Regional Property Manager

Butler Communities; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Communities is seeking a Regional Property Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across a growing portfolio of manufactured housing communities. You will lead onboarding of newly acquired communities, recruit and train on-site staff, and own occupancy and leasing performance.

You will manage lot leases and park-owned home structures, drive value-add opportunities, and report using RentManager. Regular travel from Chicago to Michigan properties is expected.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of property management experience, ideally with manufactured housing or land-lease exposure.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations across a growing portfolio of manufactured housing communities.

Skills

Property management

Multi-site management

Staff recruitment

Staff training

Retention

RentManager

Lot leases

Leasing optimization

Travel willingness

Tools

RentManager

Job description

Company Description

Butler Communities is a fast-growing land lease community company focused on providing quality, affordable manufactured housing throughout the Midwest. The organization is guided by values of hard work, community, and neighborly friendliness. As both owners and managers, Butler Communities is committed to maintaining secure, well-kept communities where retirees and families can thrive. The company understands the diverse needs of its residents and aims to offer a welcoming, supportive environment. Team members join a mission-driven company that prioritizes resident well-being and long-term community success.

Role Description:

The Regional Property Manager is a full-time role to:

• Run day-to-day operations across a growing portfolio of manufactured housing communities
• Lead the transition of newly acquired communities — onboarding new teams, stabilizing operations, and building out community-specific processes from day one
• Recruit, train, and retain on-site staff, including part-time on-site managers and remote/virtual leasing and back-office support
• Own occupancy and leasing performance across the portfolio, driving results through hands‑on oversight
• Manage lot lease and park‑owned home structures, understanding the operational differences between land‑lease residents and structure ownership
• Identify and execute value‑add opportunities — converting park‑owned homes to rentable lots, improving curb appeal and community amenities, and infilling vacant lots with new manufactured home inventory alongside manufacturer partners
• Support ownership on new acquisition due diligence and deployment, then take full operational ownership once a community closes
• Track and report on financial and operational performance using RentManager
• Build scalable systems and processes that can extend cleanly as the portfolio keeps growing

Qualifications:

• 5-8+ years of property management experience, ideally with direct exposure to manufactured housing or land‑lease communities
• Experience managing a multi‑site portfolio, not just a single property
• A track record integrating newly acquired properties — bringing a community up to standard operations after a close
• Strong staff recruiting, training, and retention skills across on‑site, part‑time, and remote team members
• Comfort with lot lease structures and the operational differences between land‑lease and park‑owned housing
• Familiarity with RentManager or comparable property management software
• A hands‑on operator mindset, comfortable being the one actually running the business day to day
• Strong occupancy and leasing instincts, with the ability to drive lease‑up performance on newly acquired or underperforming communities
• Willingness to travel regularly to a growing, Michigan‑based portfolio from a Chicago home base