EVP, Operations (Real Estate)

Michael Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Executive Vice President, Operations for a growing real estate platform in the United States. This role oversees the property operations and partners across investment, development, finance, and corporate functions to build scalable infrastructure and drive growth.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in real estate operations, a strategic mindset, and a track record of transforming entrepreneurial platforms into scalable organizations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within real estate operations or property management.
• Experience scaling organizations through growth and complexity.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational alignment.
• Experience implementing operational systems, reporting frameworks, and technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the property management organization with performance accountability across the portfolio.
• Partner with executive leadership to build the operating structure for scalable growth.
• Align cross-functional teams across property management, asset management, development, construction, accounting, finance and investments.
• Design scalable operating procedures, reporting frameworks, and communication processes.
• Evaluate and enhance systems and workflows to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Champion technology adoption, automation, and AI-enabled solutions for operational effectiveness.
• Develop and mentor leaders and build succession plans.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Team leadership

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Real Estate/Finance/Management

Tools

AI platforms

BI tools

Job description

The Executive Vice President, Operations will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and lead the operational execution of a growing real estate platform. This highly visible role will oversee property operations while partnering across investment, development, finance, and corporate functions to build scalable infrastructure, improve organizational effectiveness, and support continued growth.

Our client is a privately held real estate investment, development, and operating platform with a diversified portfolio spanning multiple asset classes. The organization has experienced significant growth in recent years and is entering its next phase of expansion, supported by a strong pipeline of investment opportunities and increasing institutional engagement.

Description

With an entrepreneurial culture, collaborative leadership team, and ambitious growth plans, the business offers a unique opportunity for an experienced executive to help shape the future operating platform of a growing real estate organization. Reporting directly to the Principals of the firm, the Executive Vice President, Operations will help drive organizational alignment, operational excellence, and platform scalability across the business.

• Lead the property management organization and drive performance, accountability, and consistency across the portfolio.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement the operational structure necessary to support continued growth.
• Align cross-functional teams across property management, asset management, development, construction, accounting, finance, and investments.
• Design and implement scalable operating procedures, performance reporting frameworks, and communication processes.
• Evaluate and enhance systems, workflows, and organizational processes to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Champion technology adoption, automation initiatives, and artificial intelligence-enabled solutions that improve operational effectiveness.
• Develop and mentor leaders throughout the organization while building succession plans and strengthening leadership capability.

This opportunity is ideal for an executive who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution and has experience transforming entrepreneurial platforms into highly scalable organizations.

Profile

For the Executive Vice President, Operations we are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within real estate operations, property management, or vertically integrated real estate organizations.
• Demonstrated experience scaling organizations through periods of growth and increasing complexity.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational alignment.
• Experience implementing operational systems, reporting frameworks, and technology solutions at scale.
• Strong understanding of property operations, asset management, and portfolio execution.
• Track record of establishing accountability, performance management processes, and operational discipline.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset combined with institutional-quality execution standards.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $250,000 to $325,000 USD annually. Eligible for annual bonus and long term incentives.
• Opportunity to join a growing and well-capitalized real estate platform at a pivotal stage of expansion.
• Highly visible executive leadership position with significant influence on company strategy and organizational development.
• Direct partnership with executive leadership and exposure to institutional investors and capital partners.
• Ability to build and shape operational infrastructure that will support long-term growth.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, and executive benefits.
• Long-term career growth within an entrepreneurial and rapidly evolving organization.
  

The Executive Vice President, Operations will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and lead the operational execution of a growing real estate platform. This highly visible role will oversee property operations while partnering across investment, development, finance, and corporate functions to build scalable infrastructure, improve organizational effectiveness, and support continued growth.

Client Details

Our client is a privately held real estate investment, development, and operating platform with a diversified portfolio spanning multiple asset classes. The organization has experienced significant growth in recent years and is entering its next phase of expansion, supported by a strong pipeline of investment opportunities and increasing institutional engagement.

Description

With an entrepreneurial culture, collaborative leadership team, and ambitious growth plans, the business offers a unique opportunity for an experienced executive to help shape the future operating platform of a growing real estate organization. Reporting directly to the Principals of the firm, the Executive Vice President, Operations will help drive organizational alignment, operational excellence, and platform scalability across the business.

• Lead the property management organization and drive performance, accountability, and consistency across the portfolio.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement the operational structure necessary to support continued growth.
• Align cross-functional teams across property management, asset management, development, construction, accounting, finance, and investments.
• Design and implement scalable operating procedures, performance reporting frameworks, and communication processes.
• Evaluate and enhance systems, workflows, and organizational processes to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Champion technology adoption, automation initiatives, and artificial intelligence-enabled solutions that improve operational effectiveness.
• Develop and mentor leaders throughout the organization while building succession plans and strengthening leadership capability.

This opportunity is ideal for an executive who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution and has experience transforming entrepreneurial platforms into highly scalable organizations.

Profile

For the Executive Vice President, Operations we are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within real estate operations, property management, or vertically integrated real estate organizations.
• Exposure across several real estate asset types is desirable - multifamily, mixed use, industrial, retail etc.
• Demonstrated experience scaling organizations through periods of growth and increasing complexity.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational alignment.
• Experience implementing operational systems, reporting frameworks, and technology solutions at scale.
• Strong understanding of property operations, asset management, and portfolio execution.
• Track record of establishing accountability, performance management processes, and operational discipline.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset combined with institutional-quality execution standards.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $250,000 to $325,000 USD annually. Eligible for annual bonus and long term incentives.
• Opportunity to join a growing and well-capitalized real estate platform at a pivotal stage of expansion.
• Highly visible executive leadership position with significant influence on company strategy and organizational development.
• Direct partnership with executive leadership and exposure to institutional investors and capital partners.
• Ability to build and shape operational infrastructure that will support long-term growth.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, and executive benefits.
• Long-term career growth within an entrepreneurial and rapidly evolving organization.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Real Estate Operations
• Property Management
• Executive Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Operations Management
• Portfolio Management
• Asset Management
• Multifamily Housing
• Commercial Real Estate
• Business Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Strategic Planning
• Performance Management
• Team Leadership
• Financial Management
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Business Intelligence
• Technology Implementation
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Process Optimization
• Organizational Design
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Institutional Investor Relations
• Operational Excellence
• Scalable Growth Strategies

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