Lease-Up Manager - Florida Job Tallahassee Florida USA,Real Estate/Property

Location: Tallahassee

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and advance our mission. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix and Minneapolis, Dominium is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents to foster a strong sense of community and connection.

Join us in making a difference in people’s lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lease‑Up Manager is responsible for leading all day‑to‑day operations of a new community during its lease‑up phase, including leasing performance, compliance, resident relations, financial processes, and onsite staff oversight. This role drives occupancy and successful lease‑up execution, ensures adherence to all housing regulations and company policies, maintains accurate records and reporting systems, and delivers a high‑quality prospect and resident experience.

The Lease‑Up Manager guides and develops onsite staff through daily communication, training, and performance management while upholding professionalism and operational consistency. The position also manages budgeting, purchasing, and audit requirements and provides timely updates to leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Markets and leases apartments at approved rental rates, maintains waitlists, and communicates consistently with marketing contacts.

Ensures all prospective residents receive timely and documented follow‑up, reviews weekly traffic and closing ratios, and monitors leasing performance.

Processes and approves new resident files, completes all housing‑program documentation, and manages move‑ins, move‑outs, and unit inspections.

Administers the lease‑up process and assigns responsibilities effectively to onsite staff.

Maximizes occupancy, physical appearance, prospect retention, and compliance for the community.

Oversees and manages the floating leasing coordinators working onsite.

Establishes and maintains a positive, professional atmosphere, strong resident and prospect relationships, and consistent onsite visibility and professionalism.

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of applicable housing regulations, adheres to company policies, and follows all compliance procedures while maintaining accurate Yardi records.

Addresses and corrects all internal and external audit findings and maintains complete and accurate records in Yardi and company databases.

Follows company purchasing procedures by securing required approvals and purchase order numbers prior to procurement.

Oversees adherence to company accounting directives and ensures financial accuracy and compliance.

Works within the approved budget and notifies leadership immediately of any potential variances.

Meets regularly with leasing staff to review occupancy goals, renewals, projections, and operational priorities.

Conducts new‑hire orientation, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and employee relations in accordance with company policy and law.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

(Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Training and Experience.)

Associate’s degree in business, real estate, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in multi‑family property management, with Area Manager or Regional Manager experience preferred.
Professional designations such as Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Registered Apartment Manager (RAM), or similar credential preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong preference for prior Yardi software experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and drive results.
Demonstrated ability to develop, mentor, and lead high‑performing teams while effectively supporting the needs of employees, prospects, vendors, and residents.
Solid understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and operational performance metrics.
Ability to analyze complex situations,…