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Pratum Companies

Manages apartments and advises housing owners

Floating Community Manager - Affordable Housing

Full-Time
$55k - $75k/yr+ Performance-based bonus
Mid
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In PersonMust live within 30 minutes of a major airport in the mid-Atlantic. Overnight travel nationwide and occasional travel to owner gatherings are required.
Real EstateReal Estate Property Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Marketing, leasing, and leadership experience.
  • Four years of experience working in Tax Credit, HUD Project-Based Section 8, and market-rate property management.
  • Strong operational, compliance, and regulatory understanding, including HUD Project-Based Section 8 programs and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit familiarity and knowledge.
  • Knowledge of all local, state, and federal Fair Housing laws and regulations.
  • Superior customer service skills and the ability to deal with difficult people and challenging situations while maintaining a positive and calm demeanor.
  • Ability to effectively and accurately communicate and present information verbally and in writing.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
  • Experience and proficiency with RealPage OneSite is required.
  • Proven financial and accounting acumen, including the ability to read a budget, conduct financial analysis, and provide practical narrative and financial reporting.
  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
  • Ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions, and understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.
  • A minimum of three years of experience in residential property management as a Community Manager.
  • Ability to work any of the seven days of the week, including scheduled hours, overtime when requested, and on-call assignments.
  • Ability to attend resident events held after hours and travel to owner gatherings when required.
  • Basic computer and internet knowledge, ability to use Outlook and OneSite/Yardi, and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suites.
  • Ability to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities and push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 50 pounds independently and 100 pounds with assistance.
Responsibilities
  • Provide on-site management of one or more residential multifamily apartment communities.
  • Manage day-to-day outreach, sales, and customer service efforts to meet and exceed performance targets.
  • Monitor 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.
  • Provide affordable housing and rental services to ensure compliance with certifications, recertifications, leases, and related requirements.
  • Promote Resident Services initiatives by engaging residents in social, educational, planned activities, and events.
  • Prepare reports of operational 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 to ensure the property team is appropriately staffed and developed.
  • Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career path activities provided by the corporate office and external sources as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity and knowledge of Yardi software systems is preferred.
  • CPO, COS, and/or BOS certifications are preferred.
  • HCCP and SHCM certifications, or equivalent, are preferred.

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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