Regional Manager- SW GA

Fairway Management, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Gas reimbursement

Job summary

Fairway Management, Inc. is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee a portfolio of affordable housing properties within a defined region. You will ensure operational and financial success across multiple sites, with a focus on LIHTC and Section 8 compliance.

The role requires travel within the region, at least four days per week, and leadership of property managers and staff to meet revenue and occupancy goals while maintaining Fair Housing compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of management experience in the industry.
• Expert knowledge of LIHTC, HOME, and Section 8 compliance.
• Skilled in budget planning for a large portfolio and leadership.
• Strong communication, financial, and negotiation abilities.
• Experience with multi-family property management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• Travel to sites within region a minimum of 4 days per week.
• Hire, train and supervise property managers and staff.
• Perform performance appraisals for property teams.
• Ensure compliance deadlines and proper paperwork filing.
• Conduct quarterly site visits and audits of on-site teams.
• Oversee finances, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Oversee leasing and marketing to maximize occupancy.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing laws and policies.
• Provide leadership to on-site managers and staff.

Skills

LIHTC expertise

Section 8 knowledge

Budget planning

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Travel coordination

Conflict resolution

Multi-site management

Tools

OneSite

RealPage

Job description

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

Additional:Mileage reimbursement and gas

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.

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.