Property Director

VareCo; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Newbury Living seeks a Property Director to oversee a 216-unit apartment community in Kansas City, MO. You will lead daily operations, manage budgets, and drive leasing velocity and resident satisfaction.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this full-time, on-site role requires a track record in multifamily property stabilization and team leadership, with a focus on asset performance and professional communication with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for daily operations of a 216-unit apartment community
• Lead the final phase of property stabilization, converting operational gains into sustained, long-term performance
• Drive leasing velocity, resident retention, and occupancy through disciplined execution and team accountability
• Develop, manage, and control operating budgets; analyze financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed
• Oversee maintenance operations and capital initiatives to ensure asset preservation, curb appeal, and on-time project completion
• Recruit, develop, and lead on-site team members with clear expectations and a culture of ownership and professionalism
• Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, maintaining consistent, transparent, and professional communication
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, service delivery, and sustained asset performance

Job description

Property Director
Reports To: Regional Manager
Job Type: Full Time, W2
Location: Kansas City, MO 64131
Job Details

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for daily operations of a 216-unit apartment community
• Lead the final phase of property stabilization, converting operational gains into sustained, long-term performance
• Drive leasing velocity, resident retention, and occupancy through disciplined execution and team accountability
• Develop, manage, and control operating budgets; analyze financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed
• Oversee maintenance operations and capital initiatives to ensure asset preservation, curb appeal, and on-time project completion
• Recruit, develop, and lead on-site team members with clear expectations and a culture of ownership and professionalism
• Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, maintaining consistent, transparent, and professional communication
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, service delivery, and sustained asset performance

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 90 days, you've assessed the team, owned the numbers, and have a clear plan. By month six, occupancy is at or above 95%, delinquency is consistently under 5%, and the property is operating on budget. Within your first year, The Linden is a stabilized, high-performing asset with a retention-focused culture and a team that runs without you having to chase it.

Why Newbury Living?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility leadership role at a pivotal moment — with the hard work done and the path to excellence clear. You'll have meaningful influence, measurable impact, and a direct line to senior leadership. Newbury Living rewards integrity, ownership, and results with competitive compensation, performance incentives, and a real runway for growth.

Qualified candidates with proven multifamily stabilization experience are encouraged to apply.

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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