Regional Manager (Milwaukee/Madison Based)

bender-companies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Monthly bonus

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Bender Companies is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to join our team, overseeing a portfolio of properties in the Midwest. You will supervise on-site staff, manage leasing, collections, maintenance programs, purchasing, payables, and overall performance.

We value integrity, initiative and inclusion. The ideal candidate will lead with a collaborative, results-driven mindset, travel as needed, and drive outstanding resident service and financial results.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Regional Manager experience overseeing at least 1,000 units across five or more communities.
• Experience leading and developing teams of 20+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and operational performance.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business management, or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee property financial performance and budgeting with Community Managers.
• Monitor leasing activity, occupancy, and turnover.
• Review invoices and accounts payable within approval authority.
• Guide Community Managers through capital projects and service contracts; approve expenditures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Oversee renovation projects and capital improvements to budget.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and terminate Community Managers per policy.
• Coach and train Community Managers and on-site teams to drive excellence.
• Conduct regular property visits to evaluate operations, safety, and maintenance needs.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecast capital expenditures.
• Assist with quarterly reserve draws with lenders.
• Prepare monthly investor reporting and KPI updates.
• Partner with acquisitions during due diligence.

Skills

Regional Manager experience

Team leadership

Financial management

Budgeting

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

CPM designation

Real Estate Broker's License

Job description

Come join the growing team at Bender Companies!

Bender Companies is an owner-operator specializing in the acquisition and management of value-add multifamily properties. Since its inception in 2011, Bender Companies has established a proven track record of high performing investments through strategic acquisitions, mitigating risk, and effective management. Today, Bender Companies owns and operates 28 properties and over 6,000 units throughout the Midwest.

We are a high growth company that values integrity, initiative, and inclusion. If you are looking for a company where you can see your impact make a difference in the company, this may be the place for you.

What we are looking for:

Bender Companies is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to join our team.

We're looking for a collaborative, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing teams, building strong communities, and delivering exceptional property performance.

The ideal candidate brings a positive, solution-oriented mindset, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence and outstanding resident service.

Compensation:

• $110,000-$125,000/yr

• Monthly bonus opportunity

Here are some things that will make you successful:

• 1+ years of Regional Manager experience in the multifamily/apartment industry, overseeing at least 1,000 units across five or more apartment communities
• Experience leading and developing teams of 20+ employees
• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and operational performance
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• A positive, collaborative attitude and commitment to providing quality workforce housing and outstanding resident experiences
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business management, or a related field (preferred)
• CPM designation (preferred)
• Real Estate Broker's License (preferred)
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed

What you will be doing:

As a Regional Manager, you will oversee the operations and performance of a portfolio of properties, including supervising on-site staff, managing collections, leasing, resident turnover, preventive and corrective maintenance programs, purchasing, approving payables, and monitoring overall property performance.

You are a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is driven to find solutions to challenges. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and operational expertise to ensure properties operate efficiently and meet performance goals.

Core responsibilities include:

• Oversee property financial performance, including operating expenses, rent collections, and budget adherence, while partnering with Community Managers to optimize operations
• Monitor property performance, including leasing activity, occupancy, and unit turnover
• Review and approve purchase orders, invoices, and accounts payable within established approval authority
• Guide Community Managers through capital projects and service contracts, assist with obtaining vendor bids, and approve expenditures within budget or secure additional approvals as needed
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Oversee renovation projects and capital improvement initiatives to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Recruit, hire, develop, and, when necessary, terminate Community Managers in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Coach, train, and support Community Managers and on-site teams to drive operational excellence and professional growth
• Conduct regular property visits and inspections to evaluate operations, office procedures, file compliance, vacant unit readiness, curb appeal, safety, and maintenance needs
• Lead the annual budgeting process, partnering with property teams to forecast operating and capital expenditures
• Assist with the preparation and submission of quarterly reserve replacement draws with lenders.
• Prepare and review monthly investor reporting, including financial variance analyses, property performance updates, and key performance indicators
• Partner with the acquisitions team during due diligence by evaluating property operations and developing renovation and capital improvement budgets

Where you will work:

This position requires travel throughout our Midwest portfolio 3–4 days per week to visit properties.

Why work for Bender Companies:

• 90% employer-paid coverage of base Medical Insurance plan
• 75% employer-paid coverage of base Dental Insurance plan
• 75% employer-paid coverage of Vision Insurance plan
• 401K with company match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 2 weeks of annual PTO
• 16 hours of personal time
• Exciting company growth and potential for career advancement
• Supportive Team
• Mission focused on providing quality workforce housing

Background checks will be performed on all qualified applicants.

Equal opportunity employer.