Housing Manager

Essex Property Trust, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k employer match

Housing discount

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking an experienced Housing Manager in Fremont, California. The role involves overseeing corporate and employee housing, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a dedicated team. Candidates should possess strong data analysis skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience with YARDI and Power BI. Competitive salary and benefits include a housing discount and multiple paid holidays. Join us to grow your career in a vibrant workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a team.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach team members.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate and employee housing for compliance.
• Develop outreach strategies for high occupancy.
• Monitor performance and prepare reports for leadership.

Skills

Team management

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Tools

YARDI

Power BI

Job description

Housing Manager page is loaded## Housing Managerlocations: Bay Area - Easttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R8795## **City**Fremont## **State**California## **Job Location**SFO 434 Rexford - Corporate## Position TypeRegularWe are seeking an experienced **Housing Manager** to partner closely with the Director of Housing in leading a high‐performing team responsible for the full lifecycle of corporate housing, employee housing. This leader will drive program excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, elevate operational efficiency (project management, creating and managing department forms and reporting), and foster strong, collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.**WHAT YOU WILL DO:*** Oversee corporate, employee, ensuring full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.* Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, and stakeholders to support operational success.* Lead, inspire, and support a team of direct reports, providing clear direction, coaching, and daily oversight.* Develop and execute marketing and outreach strategies that drive high occupancy and enhance the resident experience.* Partner with property operations teams to resolve resident concerns with empathy, urgency, and professionalism.* Create, refine, and roll out policies and procedures that promote consistency, efficiency, and compliance.* Monitor program performance, identify trends, and prepare timely, insightful reports for leadership and key stakeholders.* Stay informed on evolving housing laws, requirements, and best practices to ensure proactive compliance.* Deliver exceptional customer service to residents, vendors, and internal departments.* Identify areas of risk or opportunity and escalate trends with clear recommendations.* Ensure systems, data, and reporting tools remain accurate, current, and audit‐ready.* Support ongoing departmental initiatives and assist with ad hoc projects as needed.* Lead training and development efforts to grow team capability and support long‐term talent development.* Embody all Essex Values: act with integrity, care about what matters, lead at every level, do right with urgency, and seek fairness in all interactions.**WHAT YOU WILL NEED:*** **5+ years of experience managing a team**, including full-cycle people leadership (hiring, staffing, development, performance management, corrective actions, and terminations).* Strong proficiency in **Excel** and comfort working with data, analytics, and reporting.* Experience with **YARDI** and **Power BI** strongly preferred.**WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES:*** Ability to thrive in a fast‐paced setting, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to shifting deadlines and business needs.* Ability to work Mondays through Fridays in-person office out of our Fremont or Irvine office.* Ability to sit or stand for extended periods with minimal physical exertion required.* No travel required; work is primarily office-based.**WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:*** Proven ability to mentor and coach team members while modeling Essex values and leadership behaviors.* Ability to interpret and analyze complex documents, evaluate multiple solution pathways, and apply strong quantitative and analytical thinking.* Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare high‐level executive reports, operational documentation, and polished correspondence.* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, resolve sensitive issues, and present complex topics to a variety of audiences.* Demonstrated decision-making skills grounded in a strong understanding of company policies, procedures, and business objectives, with accountability for meeting deadlines and achieving results.All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest. We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.New hires generally start between $101,000.00 - $127,000.00 per year. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs.This role is also eligible to participate in Essex’s discretionary Annual Bonus program that is commensurate with the level of the position.Come build a career with us! Essex Property Trust is an S&P 500 company and a proven leader in West Coast apartments. We are committed to the vibrant communities in which we operate, and we continually push to innovate, improve, and add value to the lives of our residents, associates, and shareholders. At Essex, we believe a company focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is the key driver of innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities to grow your career, and a positive workplace environment in which every employee is empowered to provide a meaningful contribution to our Company’s mission. All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.