Property Manager / Asset Manager

Position Summary

The Property Manager / Asset Manager oversees the day-to-day, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of the real estate portfolio supporting Story Cottage, Senior Home Companions and affiliated entities. This role ensures each property is safe, maintained with excellence, where repairs are completed quickly, proactive maintenance is prioritized, and turn over of residential rooms is expedient.

The Property Manager / Asset Manager serves as the primary point of coordination for property operations, vendor relationships, preventive maintenance, and capital improvements. The role balances responsive property management with proactive asset planning to protect value, improve performance, and support organizational growth.

Reports To: Director of Strategic Growth and Partnerships

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily maintenance, appearance, safety, and functionality of owned and leased properties across the organization’s portfolio.
• Serve as the primary liaison with contractors, vendors, utility providers, municipalities, and other property-related stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and managing annual property budgets, operating expenses, capital expenditure plans, and cash-flow forecasts; monitor actual performance against budget and explain material variances.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, emergency response, and recurring service agreements to minimize disruption and extend the useful life of building systems.
• Solicit bids, negotiate scopes and pricing, manage vendor performance, verify completion, and review invoices for accuracy and budget alignment.
• Maintain organized records for warranties, permits, inspections, service contracts, insurance matters, property taxes, utilities, and other asset documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve property performance, reduce operating costs, manage risk, enhance resident and employee experience, and preserve or increase long-term asset value.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, responsiveness, compassion, and integrity while handling sensitive financial, resident, and property information.