Community Manager Jobs in Bozeman, MT (NOW HIRING)

Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) manages the planning, entitlement, building, marketing, and sale of premier real estate communities around Big Sky, Montana. The company supports world-class operations at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and Moonlight Basin and oversees real estate activities at Spanish Peaks, Moonlight Basin, Big Sky Town Center, and other projects in the Big Sky region. 

Lone Mountain Land Company

Position Summary

The Community Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of Moonlight Basin Community Association (MBCA) as well as condominium, and sub-associations under the umbrella of MBCA, creating and managing future sub-homeowner associations tied to new developer product. This position is responsible for the management and maintenance of the existing community infrastructure and all future infrastructure within the overall development plan. The Community Manager will be part of a larger leadership team dedicated to creating and maintaining a world class community.

Job Duties

• Assist in preparing annual operating budgets (OpEx) and capital budgets (CapEx) that reflect the board’s objectives for operating the associations and cash flow requirements, including establishment of annual assessments. Prepare this document to be used as an ongoing accounting reporting tool. Further accountability includes administration of budgets, operational review and analysis of corrective action needed. Recommend and implement programs that contribute to center profitability.
• Review budgets with the Regional Community Manager to ensure integration with overall budgets.
• Assist with supervising the approved OpEx work and CapEx improvements, including requesting, collecting and reviewing third-party vendor proposals, workmanship quality control and final acceptance of completed work.
• Implement/develop contracted services for maintaining the exterior grounds, parking lots and walkways of each facility. This includes but isn’t limited to snow removal contracts, trash removal contracts, and landscaping programs. 
• Analyze monthly financial statements including operating variances from budget and cash management.
• Assist in setting dates, preparing, and leading quarterly and annual board meetings
• Assist in managing the existing and future infrastructure within all communities and condominiums including, hiking and biking trails, road network, parking lots, signage, and entry monuments.
• Work closely with the accounting team to manage the annual operating budgets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reporting for multiple entities.
• Demonstrate a positive, professional, and client-oriented attitude about the company with coworkers, tenants, clients and the public whether contact is by mail, telephone or in person. Constantly strive for improvements in work process and results to better meet client's expectations.
• Help to facilitate the sharing of best practices and continuous improvement efforts by identifying and implementing procedures to improve overall maintenance operation across the Portfolio.
• Partake in the due diligence process for potential new acquisitions, provide professional feedback on deferred maintenance items recognized throughout the property.
• Keep abreast of new technologies, systems and procedures related to community association management.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills

• “Making the call”: Strong problem solving, investigating, and critical judgment skills for all proposed scopes of work.
• Ability to correlate proposed project scopes of work with asset lifespan/durability/detriment.
• Able to think like an owner.
• Able to read, understand and construction documents/contractor scopes of work.
• Able to create and vet contractor proposals/scopes of work (including but not limited to waterproofing, roofing, painting, flooring, fire/life safety, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, façade, elevator).
• Knowledge of tools, materials, means, and methods used in occupied multifamily residential properties.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and work with outside contractors as they will be the main point of contact for outside maintenance projects.
• The ability to interact with Associates and guest alike, in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism, is crucial to this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and/or 1+ years of related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be willing to participate in a learning environment.
• Experience working with outside HOA and property management organizations preferred.
• Must be able to quickly adapt to effectively using new software products.
• Must be dependable and available to work within the property on weekends, nights and/or holidays based on business demands.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. This position is sometimes performed in outside weather conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk and stand for extended periods; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length. The position requires manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must also occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits Offered

Medical, dental, vision insurance offered

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution

Employee Life Insurance – paid by Employer

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance options

Long Term Disability – paid by Employer

Short Term Disability – paid by Employer

401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Identity Theft Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Pet Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Free Ski Pass - subject to availability at time of hire