Cardinal Group Companies · 1 day ago
Community Manager, New Development
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expCardinal Group Companies is seeking a New Development Community Manager to oversee all phases of onsite operations, including personnel, leasing, maintenance, finances, administration, and risk management during lease-up and development. The role aims to protect and enhance the community's value while maximizing the living experience for residents through effective operational management.
LeasingProperty ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Establish leasing benchmarks and a strategic marketing plan for achieving the budgeted occupancy goals both during lease-up and into stabilization
Plan and implement grand opening events, establish in-market partnerships with local businesses and contractors, create brand awareness through marketing outreach
Analyze market trends, competition, and other factors; utilize this information to adjust marketing strategy aimed at remaining competitive
Demonstrate a positive, professional, and client-oriented attitude about the company with team members, residents, clients, and the public
Strive for improvements in community performance to meet or exceed annual financial and operational goals
Direct the day-to-day activities of loss prevention, risk management, safety/security, maintenance, marketing, leasing and ongoing facility upkeep
Develop working income for operating the property, by managing cash flow requirements and leasing strategy
Analyze and produce monthly financial statements including operating variances from budget, cash management and strategies for collection of receivables
Maintain complete and accurate community files and records, including finalized audits to ensure lease data has been input correctly into management software
Coordinate collection and documentation of all revenues following lease obligations of residents
Engage, contract, supervise and approve invoices for all goods/services required to maintain the community
Successfully lead on-site maintenance technicians, office staff and leasing team members
Manage resident relations as they pertain to coordinating requests for repairs and maintenance, understanding of rent charges, lease issues and other resident concerns
Participates in Cardinal U training as required and monitor Team Member participation in Cardinal U
Qualification
Preferred
Four (4) years' experience in property management. Must have a strong working knowledge of leasing, marketing, construction, residential law and resident relations
Working knowledge of property management software; Yardi is preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and the Google platform
Ability to analyze a monthly financial statement and prepare detailed budgets and operating forecasts
Ability to note deviations from financial plan, determine causes and to provide recommendations to the company on required action plans
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Ability to understand and carry out industry specific written and oral direction. Positive, innovative approach to problem solving
Present ideas in a clear, concise, understandable, and organized manner; negotiate, persuade, and modify opinion in order to reach the goals/objectives of the organization
Ability to work independently as a project leader and team member. Ability to relate well with others even while working at a distance or remotely
Ability to work in an efficient manner with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow through
Excellent time management and general organization skills
Neat, professional appearance
Strong client relations skills and previous supervisory experience is required
Ability to embody the Cardinal Culture and Cardinal's Core Values every day
Company
Cardinal Group Companies
The strength of Cardinal is rooted in our identity.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gabriella Azmoudeh, PHR
Associate HR Business Partner
John O'Brien
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Recent News
2026-01-06
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