District Manager

District Manager (Affordable) - San Diego Affordable Region |San Diego, CA

As a District Manager (Affordable) with CONAM, you will oversee many properties in a portfolio. You will make decisions in order to achieve the overall objectives of the communities in your region.  You’ll hire, train, mentor, lead and inspire a team of property management professionals.  You’ll oversee financial budgeting and reporting and you’ll manage the marketing and leasing efforts for all apartment communities in the portfolio.

If you possess a customer-focused mindset, can oversee or be a part of the daily operations and management of a multi-family residential community, and want to be a part of our company’s growth, we want to hear from you!

Who We Are: Founded in 1975, CONAM Management operates in 10 states, across 26 key metropolitan markets, supporting over 60,000 apartment units of both affordable and conventional housing. Our growing team of over 1,700 associates is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the quality of life for our residents. At CONAM, we foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture where our associates thrive and are valued for their expertise and commitment.

What We Are Looking For: 

A District Manager to support an Affordable Portfolio to support the San Diego Affordable Region with strong experience in affordable properties. 

This position is Full-Time | Salary, with a Pay Range of: $85,000 - $90,000 / Yr 

Key Responsibilities:

Staffing & Training:
Recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff. Oversee scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and compliance with HR policies and labor laws. Address performance and safety issues in coordination with HR and leadership.

Financial & Reporting:
Manage property financials to meet revenue goals and control expenses. Review financial statements and communicate performance to leadership and ownership.

Leasing & Marketing:
Oversee leasing activities, marketing strategies, and resident retention efforts. Ensure compliance with fair housing laws and maximize occupancy through data-driven rent and advertising decisions.

Customer Service & Community Engagement:
Foster positive resident relations through responsive communication, move-in support, and community events. Ensure high resident satisfaction and engagement.

Operations & Compliance:
Ensure all activities comply with legal, regulatory, and management agreements. Oversee rent collection, banking, lease execution, and document retention. Ensure regulatory compliance for affordable housing and subsidy programs.

Maintenance & Property Standards:
Maintain community curb appeal and physical condition. Monitor service requests, turnovers, and capital projects. Ensure compliance with OSHA, key control, and maintenance response standards.

Purchasing & Budget Control:
Manage purchases and expenditures within budget limits. Approve invoices, maintain petty cash, and follow procurement procedures.

Risk Management:
Report incidents, ensure OSHA compliance, post required notices, and oversee injury/illness processes. Coordinate with leadership on critical incidents.

Administrative Duties:
Maintain organized records and workspaces. Oversee data entry in property management systems, review move-out statements, and manage vendor relations.

Communication:
Respond promptly to internal and external inquiries. Maintain clear communication with teams, departments, residents, and ownership.

Other:
Support audits, enforce community policies, assist with inspections, and complete special projects or duties as assigned.

Driving: Ability to drive for business purposes to include, bank deposits, community supplies, competitive analysis of neighboring communities, and other duties as assigned.

Who You Are: (Requirements of the Position)

• Previous experience as a regional and/or multi-site manager in residential property management with supervisory/management experience.
• Experience with affordable properties, Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC), Section 8, and Senior properties is required.
• Experience in developing property budgets, as well as dealing with complex operational matters daily.
• You have hands-on experience in overseeing the daily operations of a multi-family apartment community, with strong leadership skills.
• You have a strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and rent collections specific to apartment communities.
• Computer knowledge: MS Word, Excel & Outlook. You are proficient with property management software, such as Yardi, RealPage, Bostonpost, Gracehill, Revenue Management - particularly in managing apartment records and financials.
• You are physically able to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance coverage.
• Local travel required; occasional travel out of state on an as-needed basis.

Why You'll Love Working Here:
CONAM Management Corporation is more than just a job — it’s a career where you can grow and be recognized for your expertise in Property Management. We offer a competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, that make working at CONAM even more rewarding.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance and identity theft protection
• Paid sick and vacation time
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional perks: Service award days, floating holiday, early earned wage access and more

At CONAM, we pride ourselves on our culture of excellence and commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.

Additional information:

• This position is contingent upon passing a background check, employment verification, pre-employment physical, drug screening, valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• CONAM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirement of the law.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Ready to make an impact?
If you're excited about joining a team that values your skills and offers great benefits, click “APPLY”.

Pay Bands: Pay bands are established based on geographic location, internal equity, market conditions, and candidate qualifications. We provide competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Salary : $85,000 - $90,000