Property Manager at Lafayette Resources

Job Purpose 

• Responsible for managing the company’s properties within the Group, including overseeing the new construction, renovations, establishment of branches and agency offices and ensuring required building/construction standards are strictly adhered to across the region.
• Directing staff and overseeing the upkeep of equipment and supplies, determining and scheduling repairs, renovation projects, waste reduction improvements and safety inspections. 

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints; enforcing rules of occupancy; inspecting vacant units and completing repairs; planning renovations; contracting with landscaping services
• Overseeing and Liaising with procurement for repairs and maintenance of the company’s properties
• Maintains building systems by contracting for maintenance services; supervising repairs
• Liase with Finance to establish rental rate by surveying local rental rates; calculating overhead costs, depreciation, taxes, and profit goals.
• Oversee groundskeepers, maintenance workers, and custodial staff.
• Contracts with tenants by negotiating leases; collecting security deposit.
• Accomplishes financial objectives by collecting rents; paying bills; forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
• Enforces occupancy policies and procedures by confronting violators.
• Supervising staff in Property section; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising 

Reports to: C.E.O

Qualifications For Property Manager Job 

• At least 3 yrs.’ professional work experience in Property Management works at a senior level for University degree holders or 10 yrs for HND holders.
• University degree (preferably in BA Land Economics, Architecture or related field) or HND from a recognized university or institution.
• Post graduate diploma and practical experience in Project Management will be an added advantage
• Functional Skills
• The person should have  great Leadership & analytical skills
• Should poses high levels of integrity and honesty.
• Must have excellent people management skills and team player