Community Manager
4 weeks ago
Job Responsibilities
The Community Manager will provide strong leadership and management direction on behalf of Board of Directors and First Service Residential. The Community Manager performs functions to manage, direct and provide leadership and exceptional customer service to assigned properties. The Community Manager ensures that properties are maintained and operated in accordance with company objectives and facilitate solutions to problems between communities and internal support staff, guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies. The purpose of this role is to create a single point of contact in the community, enhance communications with residents and create effective oversight of sited staff and operations. The Community Manager also ensures legal compliance in all applicable areas.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Provide management and leadership to assigned properties. Collaborate with Leadership Team to develop goals and communicate established goals. Ensure the goals and needs of the property, company and its customers are consistently met.
· Manage the functions of a team within a property while maintaining standards of excellence for processes, methods, and personnel.
· Partner with Supervisor, Board of Directors, and internal departments to develop and lead the introduction and integration of new programs, services, and initiatives.
· Act as liaison to ensure quality service is delivered, that Board expectations are met and to assist in prompt response and resolution to questions/problems.
· Establish and maintain a positive relationship with homeowners, Board of Directors, and internal departments to ensure a high level of resident service and achievement of company and property goals and objectives.
· Maintain knowledge and understanding of contract between the association, vendors, and FirstService Residential. Ensure all contractual obligations are being met. Monitor vendor contracts regularly, submit renewal/cancellation notices, manage contract renewals professionally and advise Insurance Coordinator of any upcoming insurance renewals or lapse in coverage.
· Initiate contact with new resident representatives to coordinate the move-in process. Conduct an introduction and orientation to the management staff and building, reviews available services, and explain the communities’ rules and regulations.
· Conduct site inspections regularly. Identify deficiencies and provide recommendations and action plans to improve the property. Process and manage violations and close them out regularly.
· Process architectural control applications and close them out in a timely manner.
· Oversee all construction projects and ensure property maintenance/improvement and other related projects are completed on time and within budget. Maintain open communication and provide timely action updates to the Board and residents.
· Create, maintain, and upload a wide variety of information in Connect including but not limited to work orders, signed meeting minutes and Monthly Management Report. Fulfill all company Connect compliance expectations throughout the year.
· Interview, select, and recommend, hire, train and schedule assigned staff. Ensure proper coverage and staffing levels. Provide direction to staff and assist in the investigation and resolution of problems. Recommend personnel actions, promotions, transfers, terminations, or disciplinary measures.
· Manage the Performance Evaluation process of assigned unit and provide leadership, counseling and coaching to employees. Maintain harmonious employee/employer relations.
· Oversee training and cross training programs and ensure all associates are aware of and comply with company, government and customer regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and deadlines. Participate in training programs and webinars as required.
· Observe safety standards and participates in the Company’s efforts to provide a safe work environment. Conduct periodic safety meetings and ensure staff is trained and educated on safety procedures. Adhere to and maintain established disaster procedures.
· Address Worker Compensation incidents according to company policy.
· Maintain calendar of meetings and events and initiate and /or attend a wide range of internal and external meetings. Prepare and conduct a wide range of presentations as needed.
· Provide financial support with a wide range of functions. Review financial statements and report variances; submit invoices in a timely manner and review invoices/checks for accuracy.
· Recommend and manage the budget for the functional area of responsibility. Monitor expenses, initiate cost reduction programs, and negotiate prices with vendors. Ensure property expenses are maintained within budget.
· Prepare bid comparison analysis and prepare and uses the Request for Proposal for bid solicitation.
Maintain awareness of changes in rules, statutes or regulations and communicate changes to staff. Direct training of staff when new procedures are required to comply with changes.
· Update Association communications and ensure current information is displayed on the association boards and website. Prepare association newsletter and/or other communication with owners and residents as required.
· Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures and maintain existing procedures. Review processes and ensure they follow current statute.
· Manage the communication and compliance of SOPs within teams, managers, and internal and external customers.
· Prepare, maintain, and submit a wide range of reports, contract lists, presentations, documents, and manuals as required.
· Maintain accurate records, files, and communications pertinent to the Association and maintain up to date equipment maintenance logs and emergency shut off procedures book.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
- Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards.
- Always conduct business with the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct.
- Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
- May participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
- Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work.
- Follow all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management.
- Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
You are directly responsible for the supervision and development of sited staff if applicable.
Education & Experience
· Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field from an accredited college or university, and three years’ experience in Property Operations, Hospitality or Construction; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Management experience in a small or medium-sized organization including responsibility for more than one functional department or division preferred.
· Understanding of physical building management, Condominium law, financial planning and law affecting property management.
Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
· Knowledge of assets, cash balance, and availability of funds for projects and cash flow management for capital improvements
· Excellent organization, motivation, leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
· Critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgement and decision-making ability.
· Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge of field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments.
· Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and provide guidance to all employee levels.
· Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, leases and/or regulations
· Must have strong proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Proficiency researching the Internet.
· Previous experience with financial and accounting programs preferred.
· Ability to work with sensitive or confidential information.
· Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently. Must be self-driven with the ability to identify, plan and prioritize business opportunities.
· Knowledge of mechanical operations of a building and equipment preferred.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time, must be able to use a keyboard, and office equipment.
· Must possess a valid Alberta Driver’s License and be able to travel to attend various Board meetings, attend site visits, and all other trips reasonable to the role of Community Manager.
· Be able to work flexible hours to accommodate evening and weekends meetings and/or emergencies.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours over and above normal office hours will occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.
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