| Location | Springfield, IL |
| Salary | $65,000–$70,000 Per Year |
Property Manager
Location Springfield, IL 62701 Date Posted November 10, 2026 Job ID 16008 Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Property Manager on behalf of an established property management organization specializing in multifamily residential communities. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity overseeing a 300-unit affordable housing community in Springfield, IL, offering a competitive salary of $65,000-$70,000 annually.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Property Manager will oversee the daily operations of a 300-unit Section 8 residential community, ensuring exceptional resident services, efficient property operations, and compliance with affordable housing regulations. This position will lead leasing activities, financial administration, maintenance coordination, and on-site personnel while maintaining strong occupancy and resident satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented property management professional with strong leadership skills, multifamily housing experience, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-managed community.
PERKS:
Competitive Compensation: Earn an annual salary of $65,000-$70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Permanent Career Opportunity: Join an established property management organization in a full-time, direct-hire leadership position.
Leadership and Ownership: Take responsibility for a 300-unit residential community, overseeing property operations, staff development, and resident satisfaction.
Meaningful Community Impact: Make a positive difference by supporting quality affordable housing and creating a welcoming environment for residents.
Consistent Weekday Schedule: Enjoy a primarily Monday-Friday, on-site work schedule with anticipated hours of 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Property Operations and Leasing: Oversee daily operations of a 300-unit affordable housing community, including leasing, resident applications, property tours, renewals, occupancy monitoring, and marketing initiatives to support resident retention and property performance.
Affordable Housing Compliance: Ensure adherence to Fair Housing laws, HUD regulations, and applicable housing requirements, including accurate lease documentation, HAP voucher submissions, HUD-50059 forms, Tenant Income Certifications, and monthly affordable housing reporting.
Financial Management: Manage rent collections, delinquency tracking, rent rolls, accounts payable processing, security deposit records, financial reporting, and property expenditures while maintaining accurate documentation and operational accountability.
Resident Relations: Build positive relationships with residents, address concerns promptly and professionally, coordinate resident retention initiatives, and foster a safe, welcoming, and service-oriented community.
Maintenance and Property Oversight: Coordinate preventative maintenance, work orders, unit turnovers, property inspections, vendor relationships, contractor bids, and annual Decent, Safe, and Sanitary inspections to maintain property standards.
Team Leadership and Safety: Lead the hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, scheduling, and performance management of on-site personnel while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Active Illinois Leasing Agent License or Illinois Real Estate Broker License in good standing, with the ability to maintain licensure throughout employment.
Demonstrated experience in multifamily property management, including leasing operations, financial administration, resident relations, and direct supervision of property or maintenance personnel.
Experience with affordable housing, Section 8, HUD-assisted properties, or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs strongly preferred, including familiarity with regulatory compliance and tenant certification processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with experience using property management software; Yardi experience preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, customer service, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced property management environment.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This full-time, direct-hire opportunity offers an annual salary of $65,000-$70,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The position is 100% on-site in Springfield, IL, with an anticipated Monday-Friday schedule of approximately 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Additional benefits and compensation details will be shared during the interview process.
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.