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Lease-Up Community Manager-July 2024
Redmond
Jul 24, 2026
About Lease-Up Community Manager

  Welcome to Mill Creek! We’re glad you’re here! At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek.

  The Community Manager drives financial performance, operational and leasing excellence, and delivers outstanding customer service at one or more communities. Provides leadership and management for the community operations and maintenance teams. This position is responsible for setting performance standards and coaching, developing, and empowering associates towards achievement of desired business outcome.

  Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  Financial Performance

  Manage financial aspects of operations for the assigned community (or communities) that contribute to the business goals.

  Develop, implement, and monitor programs to maximize revenue, maintain expense control, and increase value

  Oversee pricing and occupancy strategies

  Assist in preparation of community budget

  Provide thorough and strategic monthly reforecast, monthly operating report, and executive summary of operations

  Review and approve, or submit for approval, all contracts within the limits defined by MCR budget authority levels

  Anticipate and communicate significant departures from the budget immediately and in accordance with the company policy and standards

  Partner with community Service Manager to review and recommend capital improvements and capital programs for expense reduction

  Address and complete all other duties as assigned

  Sales and Marketing

  Oversee sales, lease renewals, move-in and move-out process

  Oversee administration and completion of the resident renewal program, move-in and move out process

  Maintain accurate and in-depth knowledge of community inventory, pricing and availability as well as general knowledge of competitors

  Foster a thorough understanding of the community’s competitive environment in a submarket and adjust operating strategy accordingly

  Participate in Revenue Management calls when applicable

  Address and complete all other duties as assigned

  Operating Standards

  Ensure community (communities) maintain brand standards including property presentation, marketing, office and model appearance and associate appearance. Inspect what you expect.

  Review and analyze operations reports to track community performance and understand the impact of local economic conditions on community operations

  Ensure community is compliant with all applicable MCR and Partner (where applicable) procedures and all federal, state and local laws, specifically Fair Housing regulations at the community level

  Partnering with Service Manager, recommend capital improvements for community

  Manage contracts with 3rd party service providers

  Address and complete all other duties as assigned

  Associate Management and Development

  Responsible for recruiting, hiring, associate scheduling, work assignments, training and performance evaluations

  Empower, engage and develop associates to achieve great performance and desired business outcomes.

  Establish goals and accountability for team. Provide feedback, coaching and support to drive achievement of established goals, reward success: hold one on one meetings with staff members

  Manage performance of subordinates. Conduct performance appraisals; provide development support (i.e. coaching, counseling and training); make decisions regarding hiring or termination of community associates

  Support associate development. Provide targeted training and growth opportunities

  Champion and enforce the Mill Creek Brand Promise, Service Standards and Manifesto

  Address and complete all other duties as assigned

  Edu ca tion an d/or E x p e ri e n c e

  High School diploma or equivalent (GED), Bachelor’s degree or related experience preferred

  3-5 years of multi-family or related property management experience or equivalent experience

  2 years supervisory experience

  Commitment to, and passion for, providing outstanding customer service

  Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

  Skills/Specialized Kn o w ledg e

  Manage community performance including financial performance, customer service, sales, communications, marketing, negotiation, crisis management and staffing

  Analyze data/reports to develop solutions to sustain high standards of customer service, optimal revenue generation and effective expense management

  Ability to set clear objectives and define success for individuals and the team. Establish team accountability and lead team to achieve desired business outcomes

  Supervise subordinates and provide feedback and coaching resulting in improved performance

  Exercise professional judgment to take ownership of and resolve issues and problems with residents and associates diplomatically and without becoming adversarial and losing your temper

  Ability to clearly communicate, speak, read and write in English as demonstrated by clear and concise written and verbal communication

  Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Entrata, Yardi and Revenue Management Software

  Ability to perform basic arithmetic skills such as measurement, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

  Operate general office equipment, such as, but not limited to, personal computer, tablet, telephone and successfully program fobs and other electronic devices

  Capable of travelling between two or more communities, if necessary

  Report to work on time, work assigned schedules (including weekends) and accurately document/verify time worked

  Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  Are you ready to contribute to the success of Mill Creek Residential? If so, apply today and become part of an organization that believes in uncompromising integrity, celebrating successes, continuous improvement, and working hard, smart and together!

  People. Places. Relationships. Our tagline begins with the most important part of Mill Creek, our people. As a multifamily company focused on construction, development, acquisition, and operations of rental communities in the most desirable markets coast-to-coast, we are also committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our resident customer and our associates. We have implemented processes to support DE&I practices throughout the associate lifecycle from recruiting and hiring to ongoing training programs for career advancement. Our growth since our founding in 2011 is nothing short of remarkable – a direct reflection of our team’s contributions. We are committed to listening to our associates and focusing on continuous improvement.

  For more information about our DE&I initiatives, please click here (https://millcreekplaces.com/2020-esg-report/) to review our inaugural Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report.

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