Experienced Property Manager

Deca Property Management | Saint Louis, MO

Are you an experienced Property Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment? We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented professional to take full ownership of a growing portfolio and deliver exceptional service to our property owners.

This is not a transactional role—we are seeking someone who treats each property as their own business, builds strong relationships with owners, and is ready to grow into a leadership role managing a team as the portfolio expands.

What You’ll Do

As a Property Manager, you will be the primary point of contact for property owners and responsible for managing all aspects of the property lifecycle, including:

• Serve as the initial and primary point of contact for all owners, managing all communication via phone, email, and owner portal
• Maintain daily communication with owners and respond promptly to calls and portal messages
• Conduct annual owner outreach, including property review and documentation
• Lead new owner onboarding
• Oversee and communicate all aspects of property performance, including:
  • Property turnover / make-ready process
  • Listing and vacancy management
  • Inspections and walk-throughs
• Manage maintenance operations, including:
  • Coordinating with Maintenance Coordinator and Supervisor
  • Managing capital improvement projects
• Oversee resident lifecycle, including:
  • Move-outs and final walkthroughs
  • Scope of work creation with maintenance and field teams
  • Rent-ready process and final quality control approval
• Manage financial performance of the portfolio, including:
  • Delinquencies and eviction communication
  • Lease renewals
  • Owner collections and ensuring accounts remain current or positive
  • Security deposit reconciliation and timely submission to accounting
• Provide clear, consistent updates to owners on all property activity and performance
• Participate in weekly on-call rotation for maintenance emergencies (approximately every 6 weeks)
• Lead and support team members (Assistant Property Managers, Field Reps) as portfolio grows

What We’re Looking For

• Active Real Estate License preferred
• If not currently licensed, must obtain a license by the end of training (typically within 1–3 months, depending on experience and comfort level)
• Proven experience in property management
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Leadership mindset with the ability to manage and develop a team
• High level of accountability and ownership mentality
• Reliable transportation and use of personal vehicle required
• Minimum of $100,000 general liability coverage for your vehicle

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time position
• Office and field-based role (not remote)
• Approximately 75% in office / 25% in the field
• Standard operating hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Weekly on-call rotation for maintenance emergency line (approximately every 6 weeks)

Compensation

• Compensation is based on number of units managed and experience
• Base salary of approximately $60,000
• Bonus structure tied to key performance metrics, including:
  • Owner retention
  • Lease renewals
  • Collection rates
  • Overall portfolio performance
• Mileage reimbursement provided

Benefits:

• SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% employer match (available immediately)
• Holiday pay and bereavement leave (available immediately)
• 16 days of PTO per year (increases after 2 years), in addition to holidays
• Eligible after 2 full months of employment:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance ($50,000)
  • Company-paid Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Additional Perks:

• Company-provided phone and laptop

If you’re an experienced Property Manager ready to take ownership and grow into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.