Operations Manager of Property Preservations

AREMCO Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k options

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aremco is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the bid department and oversee property preservation operations across assigned territories. You will direct training, performance coaching, and workflow optimization to meet client goals and regulatory guidelines.

You will supervise office staff and field personnel, maintain KPIs, and partner with asset managers to ensure timely, compliant service delivery. This role demands strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in property preservation, field services, REO management, or related operations leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily property preservation operations across assigned territories.
• Manage work order intake, scheduling, dispatching, and completion.
• Ensure all services are completed within client-required timelines.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and implement process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with investors, lenders, and government regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Project management

Data analysis

Team management

Customer service

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Property preservation platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the company’s bid department, to include its workflows, performance, quality, and client inventory reviews. This includes directing all file-level associates related to training, performance, measurement, and coaching, to meet and exceed client goals, company objectives, and to remain in compliance with industry and investor servicing guidelines. This role responsible for overseeing the coordination of repairs and maintenance of vacant, foreclosed, and REO properties through to liquidation in accordance with regulatory and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Oversee daily property preservation operations across assigned territories.
• Manage work order intake, scheduling, dispatching, and completion.
• Ensure all services are completed within client-required timelines.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and implement process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with investors, lenders, and government regulations.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure work meets client specifications.
• Review before-and-after photos, inspection reports, and documentation.
• Address quality issues and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure adherence to HUD, FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and client guidelines.

Client Relations

• Serve as primary contact for clients regarding operational performance.
• Provide status updates, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Maintain strong relationships with asset managers and servicing companies.
• Respond promptly to escalations and service concerns.

Team Leadership

• Supervise office staff, coordinators, inspectors, and field personnel.
• Establish performance goals and conduct employee evaluations.
• Provide coaching, training, and professional development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Reporting & Analytics

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:
  • On-time completion rates
  • Quality scores
  • Vendor performance metrics
  • Client satisfaction
  • Cost per work order
• Prepare operational reports for senior management.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in property preservation, field services, REO management, or related operations leadership.
• Strong knowledge of mortgage field services and property preservation standards.
• Experience managing vendors, subcontractors, and multi-site operations.
• Proficiency in property preservation platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Real Estate, or related field preferred.
• Experience with HUD, FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and mortgage servicing guidelines.
• Knowledge of mortgage servicing systems, such as MSP, LoanServ, and similar systems
• Project management certification or operational leadership training.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Project and workflow management
• Vendor relationship management
• Budget and financial oversight
• Quality control and compliance
• Strategic planning
• Data analysis and reporting
• Customer service and client relations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to properties and vendor locations as needed.
• Ability to inspect properties in varying conditions.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k options
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

**Aremco is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.