Description
Huntington Club is a 364-unit condominium consisting of nine garden-style buildings and one two-over-two townhouse building on 19 acres adjacent to Huntington Metro Station in Alexandria, VA (Fairfax County). The community was built in 1967 and converted to a condominium in 1979. Common areas and amenities include a large outdoor pool, deck, fitness room, community room, tot lot, and common laundry and storage rooms. The experienced staff employed by the Association include two office assistants and four maintenance positions. Financial management is contracted through CFM. Huntington Club has a supportive 11-member Board of Directors who are committed to improving the community and finding innovative solutions to everyday challenges. Huntington Club has Planned Residential Mixed-use zoning for redevelopment as a new transit-oriented community, which may begin no earlier than 2028.
The previous General Manager capably served the community for 18 years before retiring. She oversaw an ongoing phased program of infrastructure replacement including piping, roofing, and mechanical and electrical components. Administrative improvements over that period included numerous policy and operational updates.
Requirements
The General Manager’s primary responsibility is the care of the buildings and grounds, including supervision of all staff and contractors. The incumbent drafts and provides sound financial management of a $4m annual budget, including planning and tracking major repairs and replacements. Cost-effective approaches are recommended based on experience and the advice of other professionals. Attention to detail in contract management ensures timely completion of quality work products. The condominium staff follow established procedures to manage issues and promote an orderly, attractive community. Management of the staff ensures responsiveness, skill development, and a high degree of collegiality among the staff and residents. Oversight of the daily business of the condominium is in accordance with the Virginia Condominium Act, governing documents, Community Handbook, and direction provided by the Board of Directors.
The General Manager provides a high level of customer service and communication for the unit owners and their tenants. The incumbent reports to the Board President, provides detailed monthly reports to the Board of Directors, and issues updates on individual projects to the unit owners and residents. These efforts ensure a well-informed, smoothly functioning community that engages the unit owners in advancing their shared interests.
Requirements
1. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
- Ability to build and maintain collegial relationships with diverse unit owners, tenants, staff, and contractors, including skill in conflict avoidance and resolution.
- Ability to manage human resources including hiring, training, and development of staff.
- Ability to manage workflows to minimize delays in staff or contractor performance.
- Ability to manage planned and unplanned projects of various scales within approved budgets and project schedules, including all phases of the bidding and contracting process.
- Working knowledge of engineering systems to provide cost-effective solutions, draft accurate contract scopes of work, and ensure quality work products.
- Skill in professional written and verbal communication leading to a well-organized, responsible community.
- Organizational skill that builds confidence in community processes and use of funds.
- Skill in financial management and budgeting, including multi-year projections of replacement reserve expenses.
- Knowledge of community association law, governing documents, and best practices.
2. Qualifications
- Five years of experience in a senior position in property management.
- Experience managing infrastructure or capital improvement projects.
- College degree preferred.
- Professional designations including one or more of the following: CMCA, AMS, PCAM, CPM, as prescribed by the Institute of Real Estate Management, the CAMICB, or the Community Association Institute.
To apply: Please provide your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications to Ralph Kyniston, President, at office@huntingtonclub.org.
