Director of Property Management

Director of Property Management

Position: Lead Property Manager

Location: New York City / Tri-State Area

Compensation: Up to $230,000

Reports To: Partners

Overview

Midtownmulti-generational family office with a diverse and expanding real estate portfolio with an emphasis New York, Connecticut, Long Island with holdings across the US. We are seeking a Lead Property Manager to oversee all property management operations. This individual will play a critical leadership role in shaping management systems, ensuring operational excellence, and coordinating across departments including leasing, maintenance, compliance, and finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight:
• Supervise and guide the Regional Property Manager and on-site teams across a growing portfolio of residential and commercial assets.
• Serve as the key point of accountability for building operations, code compliance, maintenance, and resident satisfaction.
• Operational Strategy:
• Standardize management processes and implement best practices across all properties.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics (KPIs) for property and maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with ownership to identify operational inefficiencies and propose solutions.
• Interdepartmental Coordination:
• Work closely with accounting, legal, leasing, and construction teams to ensure seamless communication and project execution.
• Act as a bridge between field operations and corporate departments, ensuring alignment of goals and accountability.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
• Oversee building compliance related to DOB, FDNY, HPD, DEP, elevator, and energy regulations.
• Implement proactive maintenance and inspection schedules to minimize risk exposure.
• Financial Oversight:
• Review budgets, operating expenses, and capital improvement plans.
• Partner with finance and accounting teams to improve reporting accuracy and cost efficiency.
• Leadership Development:
• Participate in the recruitment, training, and development of the Regional Property Manager and other key team members.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, responsiveness, and pride in property presentation.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive property management experience, ideally with multifamily and mixed-use assets in the NYC metro area.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, compliance requirements, and landlord-tenant regulations.
• Proven ability to manage teams and create scalable systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in a family office or entrepreneurial environment is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. The ideal candidate combines operational discipline with strategic foresight — someone capable of elevating property management standards while coordinating seamlessly across departments.