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Pratum Companies

Manages apartments and advises housing owners

Community Manager - Affordable Housing

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$70k - $80k/yr+ Discretionary and/or performance-based bonus
Mid
Catonsville, MD, USA
In PersonTravel may be required for owner gatherings, including out of state; occasional after-hours resident events are required.
Real EstateReal Estate Property Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous property management experience.
  • Compliance experience with PB Section.
  • Professional certification as COS or CPO.
  • Two years of supervisory experience.
  • Computer proficiency and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and a proven track record of success with the leasing process.
  • Ability to walk apartments and grounds, including steps and climbing stairs.
  • Ability to interact professionally with residents and customers using verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and profit-and-loss management skills.
  • Working knowledge of applicable landlord-tenant laws, Fair Housing mandates, and other legal issues affecting property management.
  • Experience with unit and common-area renovations.
  • Proven financial and accounting expertise.
  • Customer service orientation.
  • Accounts receivable and collections experience.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work independently on assignments.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, One-Site Property Management Software, and the Internet.
  • High school diploma or GED and ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and use on-site resident management software.
  • At least three years of experience in residential property management and lease-up activities.
  • Ability to work any day of the week throughout the year, consistently work scheduled hours, and work overtime when requested.
  • Ability to serve on-call as scheduled or necessary.
  • Ability to attend resident events after hours.
  • Ability to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities.
  • Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 50 pounds independently and 100 pounds with assistance.
  • Commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through corporate-office career-path activities and external sources as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the property and staff to ensure compliance with Fair Housing and Fair Credit Reporting requirements, Human Resources and Operations policies and procedures, and Safety Management programs.
  • Ensure HUD and LIHTC compliance; manage resident relations; oversee recertification and inspections; coordinate maintenance operations; monitor financial performance; and lead on-site staff.
  • Manage occupancy, rent collections, and property compliance.
  • Administer HUD recertifications and monitor agency compliance, including recertification and interim recertification procedures, and coordinate annual unit inspections.
  • Oversee daily outreach, sales, and customer-service efforts to meet and exceed performance targets.
  • Evaluate current market conditions and competition.
  • Increase revenue while maintaining controllable expenses, including revenue collections and delinquency control.
  • Provide customer service to residents, resolve issues, and ensure maintenance completes service requests.
  • Ensure property reporting, including financial and marketing reports, is completed on time.
  • Operate within budget and purchasing guidelines.
  • Maintain curb appeal by walking and inspecting the property and vacant units.
  • Ensure company policies and procedures are met.
  • Attend court proceedings as necessary.
  • Coordinate and lead staff meetings as necessary.
  • Supervise, review, evaluate, and counsel employees in accordance with Area directives.
  • Promote Resident Services initiatives at the community level by engaging residents in social, educational, planned activities and events.
  • Prepare reports on operational and financial data for the Regional Property Manager, Property Staff Accounts, and other Corporate Departments as requested.
  • Lead staffing, training, and development initiatives for the property.
  • Travel as required to owner gatherings in the local vicinity or another state.

About the company

Pratum Companies manages apartment communities for property owners and advises businesses that operate rental housing. Its work spans conventional and affordable properties, with a separate compliance and leasing consulting division that serves other owners and management firms. Alongside daily property operations, it partners with public agencies, investors and developers to acquire and improve housing, while its commercial cleaning division serves offices and other facilities. Owners hire its teams for property management and related services, from leasing and financial reporting to building upkeep. The integrated group launched in 2024 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gaithersburg, MD

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • Employees get structured development: Pratum Academy pairs live and on-demand training with personalized career development plans.
  • Education has financial support: Pratum lists tuition assistance and retirement contributions, subject to eligibility guidelines.
  • Management assignments are expanding: Pratum added eight Standard Communities properties in August 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Client eligibility files demand precision: Pratum's compliance team must satisfy federal, state and local housing requirements.
  • Travel dominates one specialist role: Pratum requires up to 100% nationwide travel for its traveling compliance position.
  • Maintenance disrupts regular hours: Pratum's Reston supervisor posting requires on-call availability, evenings, weekends and emergency work.

What makes Pratum Companies unique

  • Specialist support extends beyond managed properties: Pratum's consultants review files and train other owners' housing teams.
  • Purchasing is centralized: Pratum uses an in-house procurement process and national vendor relationships.
  • Cleaning has external standards: Pratum's division cites green-cleaning certification and bonded, insured cleaners.

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