Regional Manager

Audubon; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Regional Manager to lead two or more residential communities, focusing on resident services, leasing, renewals, and financial reporting. The role requires strong leadership, marketing insight, and hands-on management of day-to-day operations.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate training, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations across communities. This position emphasizes customer focus, team development, and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Language skills: reads and writes simple instructions and memos.
• Mathematical skills: perform basic arithmetic, rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Reasoning ability: apply common-sense understanding to instructions.
• Computer skills: strong Word, Outlook, and Excel; internet searches and calendars/databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day leasing operations.
• Inspect community regularly and verify vacant unit condition.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and marketing plans.
• Ensure deposits and bookkeeping are properly recorded.
• Review weekly/monthly status and investor reports.
• Address resident concerns promptly and professionally.
• Lead and train property management staff and coordinate training.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and service contracts.
• Monitor permits (pool/elevator) and utility usage.
• Maintain relationships with owners, partners, and executives.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Marketing

Planning/Organizing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CAM/ARM/CCRM certification (preferred)

Tools

Entrata

Property management software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Regional Manager is a business leader who focuses on resident customer service and manages operations, leasing activity, renewals, collections, financial reporting, supplies, and communications for two or more residential communities.

VALUES MODELED:

All employees are expected to find ways to bring our core values to life every day by being: Driven, Enthusiastic, Team Player and Humbly Confident.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

Resident feedback on quality and timeliness of resident services provided; resident turnover.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage day-to-day leasing operations.
• Inspect community on a regular basis and verifies condition of vacant units on both scheduled and unscheduled intervals.
• Manage daily community requirements and maintains long-range capital improvements planning.
• Ensure all monies received are deposited and recorded on a regular basis and confirms proper bookkeeping procedures are followed.
• Review weekly/monthly community status and investor reports.
• Promptly respond to resident concerns, comments, and/or complaints.
• Create a sense of team among communities while maintaining the policy of non-fraternization.
• Review and refer any liability claims, legal complaints or other violations to the legal department and/or corporate office.
• Cultivate and retain relationships with owners, partners, and executives for assigned portfolio.
• Monitor, support, and suggest marketing improvements.
• Review and suggest rent schedules.
• Conduct meetings, develop and execute community managers training schedule staff and set up new communities as per Audubon guidelines.
• Oversee community maintenance with the assistance of the service team.
• Review reports for repairs and maintenance and evaluate timely completion of work orders.
• Oversee compliance with required permits for operating the community, such as pool, elevator, etc.
• Monitor electric, water, and gas usage on the community.
• Ensure make ready turn times are being met in compliance with company policy.
• Maintain and manage all financial responsibilities.
• Review and approve yearly operating budgets/forecasts and sales/marketing plans. Oversee compliance with budget goals.
• Control cost by reviewing expenses on an on-going basis.
• Review and approve capital invoices for payment in a timely manner.
• Review variance reports and other weekly reports.
• Assist and review reclass and accrual needs with site and accounting team.
• Manage community personnel.
• Create, mentor, and manage a cohesive property management team in accordance with policies.
• Coordinate orientation and ongoing training programs for community managers.
• Review and approve performance reviews for staff and make recommendations for salary increases and/or advancement.
• Manage time off for community managers and submit payroll for processing.
• Ensure staff completes new hire safety orientation as well as annual safety training.
• Follow company procedures and report any workers' compensation issues and/or employee incidents immediately to the workers' compensation carrier, to management, and to Employee Service Department.
• Develop employee performance goals and plans. Work with Employee Service Department on any employee concerns and terminations.
• Manage, create and monitor marketing activities.
• Understand the market and any other aspects of the sub-market that could impact occupancy and/or income of the community.
• Review and provide input on the creation of marketing surveys and approves marketing strategies to secure prospects.
• Consistently review, evaluate and interpret market conditions and recommend adjusted rental and renewal pricing strategies as needed to drive occupancy and revenue growth.
• Ensure that websites and collateral materials are accurate and updated.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested to support community operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel software. Experience in conducting Internet searches and using online calendars and databases.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum four years’ experience in multi-family property management, unless being promoted from within.
• Working knowledge of Entrata or other property management software.
• Must have reliable transportation, maintain auto insurance, and have a valid driver's license.
• Proven ability to market communities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Preferred

• CAM, ARM, or CCRM certification.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Productivity

• Dependability - Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals: completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Integrity - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Customer/Resident Focus

• Customer Focus - Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Confidentiality - Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.

Decision Making

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.

Business Skills

• Analytical/Reasoning - Synthesizes basic and varied information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data and make recommendations.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Job Skills

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Job Knowledge - Exhibits competency in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Teamwork

• Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communication; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses interpersonal and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
• Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relationships; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Collaborative Leadership - Builds relationships; handles conflict in a constructive manner; works with employees to resolve issues.
• Achievement-Oriented Leadership - Identifies challenges and addresses them directly; sets an example.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required (50 to 100% of the time) to:

• Stand at the front desk.
• Walk the community.
• Bend, stoop, squat, or kneel to perform routine housekeeping duties such as picking up debris.
• Climb stairs to access upper level units and interior units with multiple levels. May need to climb or work from a ladder.
• Push or pull to move equipment, appliances, and open or close doors.
• Reach above shoulders to perform routine maintenance repairs, stock, and remove equipment.
• Grasp, grip, turn hands, and have finger dexterity to handle sharp objects, maintenance tools, open and close ladders, use telephone/pager/two-way radio.
• Talk or hear when interacting with residents, management, or other visitors to the community, both in person and on the phone.

Lifting Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to lift,