Property Manager Job at Centum

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Descriptions;

Centum is East Africa’s leading investment company listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. We are an investment channel providing investors with access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments. Our Key objective is to consistently generate market beating returns by building extraordinary enterprises throughout Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handle all customer inquiries or tenant requests in a timely, courteous manner.
Responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the property / estate to meet cash flow objectives.
Maximize gross potential rent and minimize vacancies by renting out all vacant homes and timely collection of rent and service charges.
Conduct asset performance review on a regular basis to determine whether the residential units are meeting short- and long-term objectives (rental growth, occupancy and return on investment)
Focus on activities that add value to each property and enhance operational functions to sustain that value.
Develop annual rental income revenue target and monitor revenue collections on a regular basis and implement realistic plans to ensure above target collections
Develop and implement a letting and marketing plan to ensure all the completed residential homes maintain full occupancy.
Develop annual operating budgets and continuously monitor operational expenses to ensure cost remain below budget while the company obtains value for money.
Negotiate and evaluates new/existing property management contracts while ensuring adequate staffing, funding, building/equipment safety.
Responsible for ensuring that projects developed and/or managed remain well maintained
Visually inspect the facility daily, note any repairs and / maintenance that may need to address.
Manage relationships with tenants, homeowners, vendors, partners, and stakeholders.
Ensure the company complies with all regulatory & insurance requirements.

Qualifications and experience

The jobholder will have a demonstratable record of accomplishment and prior experience working within a busy property management firm managing a large residential estate
In-depth understanding of property management
Knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to property management.
Registration by Estate Agents Registration Board
3-5 years’ previous experience in commercial property management.
Ability to deal well with people and get them to feel comfortable quickly
Scheduling maintenance and repairs for building, grounds, and amenities
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to close a sale
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.