Regional Manager - GA SE

Fwm Payroll Clearing Inc; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JES Holdings, owner of Fairway Management (FWM), seeks a Regional Manager to oversee a portfolio of affordable housing properties. The role requires LIHTC, HOME, and Section 8 expertise, leadership of site staff, and travel within the region at least four days per week.

The position emphasizes financial oversight, leasing strategies, and compliance with housing regulations, while guiding on-site teams to achieve occupancy and revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Must have expert level knowledge of LIHTC, HOME, and Section 8 compliance.
• Experience in managing multiple properties and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain property management strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• Travel to sites within region minimum of 4 days a week.
• Hire, train and supervise property managers and maintenance staff.
• Perform annual performance appraisals for staff.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing laws and company policies.
• Oversee finances, budgeting, and forecasting for each property.
• Collaborate with corporate teams on strategic initiatives.

Skills

LIHTC knowledge

HOME programs

Section 8 compliance

Budget planning

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Property management software

Tools

OneSite

RealPage

Job description

Location

Greater Waycross GA is preferred. The Region stretches across the GA SE area to parts of South Carolina

Schedule

Full Time with Travel, generally 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday

Company Overview:

At JES Holdings, our company's mission is to develop, build, and manage quality affordable housing, where our families would be proud to live.

A key division of JES Holdings, Fairway Management (FWM), is responsible for the management, upkeep, and day to day operations of more than 250 apartment communities and single-family rental subdivisions in the affordable housing market. FWM's team works together to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities. We are driven by our core values of entrepreneurship, integrity, accountability, and our mission to serve our communities.

If this opportunity excites you then we encourage you to apply to join us in our mission to provide quality housing where our families would be proud to live.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Regional Manager to oversee a portfolio of affordable housing apartment complexes. The ideal candidate must have expertise with LIHTC (low-income housing tax credit) and Section 8. As they will be responsible for ensuring the operational and financial success of multiple properties at a regional level. In addition to having LIHTC experience, candidates must have experience managing multiple properties and be willing to spend a minimum of 4 days of the week traveling within your region.

Essential Functions:

• Implement and maintain property management strategies to achieve revenue goals
• Keep FWM senior management apprised of all key property, personnel and resident issues
• Travel to sites within region minimum of 4 days a week
• Hire, train and supervise property managers and property maintenance and housekeeping staff for the properties in your portfolio.
• Perform all performance appraisals for property management personnel in your portfolio.
• Assist Property Managers in correct filing of paperwork and meeting all Compliance deadlines
• Conduct Quarterly Site Visits in order to conduct audits, inspections, and support on-site teams.
• Oversee finances and compliance, managing projects, and ensures goals are met
• Oversee leasing and marketing efforts to maximize occupancy rates
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing regulations, laws, and company policies
• Provide leadership and guidance to on-site property managers and staff
• Conduct regular property inspections to assess maintenance needs and curb appeal
• Manage budgets, financial reports, and forecasting for each property
• Handle escalated tenant issues with professionalism and efficiency
• Collaborate with corporate teams on strategic initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of management experience within industry
• Must have expert level knowledge of LIHTC, HOME, and Section 8 compliance
• Must be skilled in budget planning with a large portfolio and proven ability to lead and mentor team members.
• Strong communication, financial, leadership and negotiation skills required
• In-depth knowledge of property management practices within multi-family including proficiency in property management software. Onesite or Real Page is preferable.
• Ability to effectively manage conflicts and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Experience in file management, facilities management, and overseeing property operations

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment is at-will, as allowed by state law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without prior approval from Human Resources. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.