Property Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting

Job Title: Property Manager
Reports To: Senior Property Manager
Location: North Lawndale (Chicago) with regular travel to properties across Chicago and surrounding suburbs
Work Setting: Office-based with frequent property/site visits; occasional evenings/weekends as needed

About Lawndale Christian Development Corporation (LCDC)

Founded in 1987 by Lawndale Christian Community Church, LCDC advances justice (Micah 6:8) by organizing with the community to eliminate health and wealth disparities in North Lawndale and beyond. We pursue this mission through affordable mixed-use housing development and management, pathways to homeownership for working families, and cooperative business development.

Role Overview

The Property Manager is accountable for day-to-day performance and compliance of LCDC’s affordable multifamily portfolio, partnering with third-party managers and internal teams to protect resident experience, mission outcomes, and financial results.

• Budget and operating plan executed with disciplined expense control and clear variance reporting.
• Audit-ready compliance and strong inspection outcomes across the portfolio.
• Responsive resident service and effective coordination with vendors/maintenance partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee performance of a 120+ unit affordable multifamily portfolio (plus 7 commercial units), including operating plan execution and expense management.
• Partner with third-party property management firms to ensure strong leasing, collections, resident service, and compliance execution.
• Analyze financial and operating metrics; prepare clear reporting for internal leaders and external stakeholders as needed.
• Plan and track capital improvements and preventive maintenance priorities; conduct regular property inspections.
• Lead vendor sourcing and contract negotiation for major services; manage competitive bidding to reduce costs.
• Support due diligence and financial modeling for acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years in multifamily property management, affordable housing, nonprofit, and/or community development.
• Working knowledge of affordable housing program rules and occupancy guidelines.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally.
• Active Illinois Leasing License (or obtain within an agreed onboarding timeframe) and ability to obtain required affordable housing credentials within 3 months of hire.

Preferred:

• Affordable/low-income housing property management experience.
• AppFolio (or comparable property management software) proficiency.
• Strong stakeholder communication and resident-facing customer service skills.

Work Environment & Travel

This role is primarily office-based with frequent visits to LCDC properties. Occasional evenings/weekends may be required to support time-sensitive property needs, resident concerns, or inspections.

Compensation and Benefits:

· Compensation is at a salaried rate between $67,000 and $70,000 based on related experience.

· Full-time position (Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm).

· Benefits available after 90 days include:

· 12 PTO days and 10 sick leave days annually.

· Health, dental, and vision plans.

· 401(k) matching plan.

· Discounted membership at Lawndale Christian Fitness Center.

· Staff outings, birthday celebrations, snacks, and a lively, collaborative atmosphere.