Regional Manager - Workforce Housing

Hilltop Residential; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

Housing discounts

Bonus/Commission opportunities

Career growth & mentorship

Enhanced PTO & special days

Vacation suite access

Employee recognition

Job summary

Hilltop Residential is seeking a Regional Manager to lead day-to-day operations across a portfolio of affordable and mixed-income communities in Austin and the Greater Dallas area. This role requires travel throughout the portfolio and a hands-on leadership style to drive performance and regulatory compliance.

You will coach onsite teams, ensure adherence to LIHTC/HUD programs, and partner with corporate to implement best practices while advancing Hilltop’s growth in workforce housing.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-site multifamily property management experience.
• Direct experience with income-restricted or mixed-income communities.
• Experience with affordable housing programs (LIHTC, HUD or similar).
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, variance analysis, reporting.
• Leads by example to develop people, not just manage them.
• Travel between Austin, TX and Greater DFW portfolio required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across a portfolio of affordable and mixed-income communities.
• Ensure portfolio compliance with housing requirements, leasing guidelines and program regulations.
• Develop and support onsite teams, coaching staff on operations and income-restricted management.
• Drive financial performance through revenue growth, expense control and reporting.
• Implement and improve site-level operating, maintenance and cost control procedures.
• Collaborate with the corporate team to share best practices and training.

Skills

Multi-site management

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Revenue optimization

Communication

Travel readiness

Team development

Tools

OneSite/RealPage

Property management software

Job description

REGIONAL MANAGER – WORKFORCE HOUSING

Location: Austin and Dallas / Fort Worth Portfolio
Schedule/Hours: Full-time; travel throughout the portfolio required

Why You'll Love Working at Hilltop Residential:

At Hilltop, great regional leadership means building strong teams, fostering a consistent culture across every property, and holding our communities to a standard our residents and investors can count on. We're expanding into the income-restricted and mixed-income housing space and are looking for an experienced leader who's ready to bring that expertise to a company committed to doing it right. Because at Hilltop, we believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our residents.

Here is what you can expect from us:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Exclusive Housing Discounts
• Bonus/Commission Opportunities
• Career Growth, Mentorship & Internal Promotion Opportunities
• Enhanced PTO, including Birthday and Mental Health Days
• Vacation Suite Access
• Employee Recognition Programs

Recognized as a Great Place to Work and Houston Chronicle Top Workplace, Hilltop Residential is a growing multifamily company focused on creating exceptional communities and investing in the people who make them successful.

Many of our Community Directors, Regional Managers, and corporate team members started their careers onsite. We believe in promoting from within whenever possible and are committed to helping our team members build long-term careers, not just fill positions. We're growing, and we're looking for people who want to grow with us.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day operations across a portfolio of affordable and mixed-income communities, serving as Hilltop's internal subject matter expert as we build out this area of our business
• Ensure portfolio compliance with affordable housing requirements, leasing guidelines, and program regulations across the portfolio
• Develop and support onsite teams, coaching Community Directors and leasing staff on both operational excellence and the nuances of income-restricted community management
• Drive financial performance across the portfolio through revenue maximization, disciplined expense management, and accurate reporting
• Implement and continuously improve site-level operating, maintenance, and cost control procedures in line with Hilltop standards
• Partner with the corporate team to build out best practices, processes, and training as Hilltop expands its footprint in this space

Requirements

What You Bring

• Proven multi-site multifamily property management experience with a demonstrated track record of strong operational and financial results
• Direct, hands-on experience managing income-restricted or mixed-income communities required, including familiarity with leasing restrictions, compliance requirements, and resident eligibility processes
• Experience with affordable housing programs, such as LIHTC, HUD, or similar, required
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, variance analysis, revenue maximization, and accurate reporting
• A leadership approach that develops people, not just manages them
• Experience with property management software, preferably OneSite/RealPage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A self-starter mentality paired with a collaborative, humble approach to leadership
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Travel between Austin, TX and Greater DFW, TX portfolio required

This position reports directly to the Regional Vice President.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. For a complete list of responsibilities, please refer to the internal job description provided during the hiring process.

Hilltop Residential evaluates applicants based on job qualifications only, not race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local l aw.