Property Manager - Lease Up Specialist at Rise Real Estate

Jacksonville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lease-Up Strategy, Occupancy Velocity, Absorption Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Market Positioning, Team Leadership, Performance Reporting, Occupancy Forecasting, Training, Data Analysis, Leasing Systems, CRM Accountability, Marketing Execution, Operational Readiness, Multi-State Travel, Property Management Systems

Industry

Description

Property Manager – Lease-Up Specialist | Jacksonville, FL (Corporate Office) Deployment-Based Role | Extensive Travel Required About the Role RISE is seeking an experienced Property Manager – Lease-Up Specialist to lead and execute the successful launch of new communities across our portfolio. This is a deployment-based leadership role designed for a Property Manager who specializes in lease-ups — someone who understands how to build momentum from zero, drive absorption, stabilize operations, and position communities for long-term success. This role is not a traditional on-site Property Manager position. Instead, you will deploy from project to project to lead new construction and repositioning lease-ups, activate marketing and outreach strategies, train onsite teams, and drive occupancy velocity during the most critical phases of a community’s lifecycle. When not deployed, this position is based in our Jacksonville corporate office, supporting portfolio-wide lease-up strategy, operational readiness, and performance analysis. This role supports student housing, 55+ active adult, conventional multifamily, and military housing and plays a critical leadership role in achieving occupancy targets and stabilization goals outlined in each community’s start-up plan. What We’re Looking For * 5+ years of experience as a Property Manager, with significant lease-up experience in market-rate housing * Demonstrated success leading new construction or major repositioning lease-ups * Strong understanding of leasing velocity, absorption strategy, pricing, and market positioning * Experience building and leading onsite teams during early-stage operations * High level of comfort with data, performance reporting, and occupancy forecasting * Exceptional leadership, communication, and training skills * Ability to operate independently and establish structure in new markets * Comfortable with extensive, multi-state travel and project-based deployments * Proficiency with property management systems, CRMs, and reporting tools What You’ll Be Doing Lease-Up Leadership & Market Entry * Deploy to new communities prior to opening to lead lease-up strategy and operational activation * Establish strong market presence through outreach, partnerships, and local engagement * Drive pre-leasing momentum and manage prospect pipeline development * Lead grand openings, model launches, and early move-in execution * Oversee onsite team ramp-up until the community reaches operational stability Team Development & Operational Setup * Train and mentor onsite Property Managers and leasing teams * Implement leasing systems, tour standards, and CRM accountability * Establish performance expectations aligned with stabilization goals * Transition stabilized communities to long-term onsite leadership Performance & Strategy Management * Track leasing performance against start-up budgets, occupancy milestones, and absorption targets * Evaluate pricing, concessions, and competitive positioning * Monitor lead generation, conversion ratios, and exposure channels * Provide strategic recommendations to Regional Directors and executive leadership Marketing & Brand Execution * Collaborate with corporate Marketing to launch and optimize campaigns * Support digital strategy, outreach initiatives, and local engagement efforts * Ensure brand consistency and resident experience standards across all lease-up communities Corporate Support (Non-Deployment Periods) * Contribute to lease-up playbooks, training materials, and launch protocols * Support future community planning and operational readiness initiatives * Participate in performance audits and portfolio reviews Pay & Perks * Competitive Compensation: Based on experience * Performance-Based Incentives: Deployment and milestone-driven bonus opportunities * Pay Schedule: Paid semi-monthly * Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, and a floating holiday * Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, EAP, and more * 401(k) with Company Match * Insurance Coverage: Begins the 1st of the month after your hire date Why You’ll Love It Here At RISE, our motto is Love. Serve. Care. — and that includes how we launch and lead our communities. As a Property Manager – Lease-Up Specialist, you will be trusted with high-impact assignments, empowered to make strategic decisions, and supported by a collaborative corporate leadership team. You won’t just oversee communities — you’ll build them from the ground up and set the foundation for long-term success across the RISE portfolio.

Responsibilities

The specialist will deploy to new communities to lead lease-up strategy, activate operations, drive pre-leasing momentum, and train onsite teams until operational stability is achieved. They will also track leasing performance against targets, evaluate pricing, and collaborate with corporate Marketing on campaign execution.