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Regional Property Manager
Location: Wisconsin-based portfolio with regional travel
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary benefits
Position Overview
A growing real estate and property operations organization is seeking an experienced Regional Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of multifamily and affordable housing communities throughout the region.
This individual will provide operational leadership across multiple sites while partnering with ownership, site teams, and corporate leadership to drive occupancy, financial performance, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is highly organized, financially minded, and comfortable balancing day-to-day operations with long-term portfolio strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Property & Portfolio Operations
- Oversee daily operations across a portfolio of residential communities, ensuring properties are well-maintained, compliant, and operating efficiently.
- Support on-site teams in leasing, maintenance coordination, budgeting, resident relations, and overall property performance.
- Monitor occupancy trends, rental income, delinquency levels, and expense control initiatives.
- Ensure units are market-ready and support efficient move-in and turnover processes.
- Assist in evaluating capital improvement needs, vendor performance, and preventative maintenance programs.
- Help implement leasing, marketing, and resident retention strategies that support occupancy goals and long-term asset performance.
Resident & Customer Relations
- Promote a positive resident experience by supporting responsive communication and timely issue resolution.
- Assist with escalated resident concerns, delinquency management, and eviction coordination when necessary.
- Ensure communities operate in accordance with Fair Housing standards and applicable landlord-tenant regulations.
- Foster a customer-service-focused culture across all communities.
Financial & Administrative Oversight
- Participate in the development and management of operating budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Analyze property financials and operational trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Monitor compliance with affordable housing regulations and agency requirements including LIHTC, HUD, RD, and related programs.
- Ensure required reporting, inspections, audits, and compliance-related activities are completed accurately and on time.
- Maintain strong communication with ownership groups, leadership teams, vendors, and site personnel.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide leadership, coaching, and operational support to on-site management and maintenance teams.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management efforts.
- Promote accountability, professionalism, and collaboration across the portfolio.
- Support safe work practices and operational consistency across all locations.
Qualifications
- 3 years of regional or multi-site property management experience preferred.
- Experience with affordable housing programs such as LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, or Rural Development strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of property operations, budgeting, leasing, and resident relations.
- Ability to analyze financial reports and identify operational trends.
- Experience working with property management software platforms such as Yardi or similar systems is a plus.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across various locations in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- Ability to travel regularly between properties, including occasional overnight travel if needed.
- Flexibility to assist with operational issues outside of standard business hours when necessary