- Excellent written and verbal communication
Overview:
CYM Living - Where caring meets innovation. We are a national real estate firm with corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL, and just outside of New York City. Our mission is to provide our residents with an exceptional living experience, nurture a culture of community, and empower growth from within. As a vertically integrated firm, we lead with operations by taking a hands-on approach to real estate investment and property management, accomplishing our mission by incorporating data and technology with hyperlocal customer service to all units.
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Regional Property Manager to oversee the operational, financial, and physical performance of a portfolio of multi-family residential communities. The Regional Property Manager will provide leadership, guidance, and support to on-site management teams while ensuring each property achieves occupancy, revenue, resident satisfaction, and asset preservation goals.
The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong financial acumen, extensive knowledge of multi-family property management, and a passion for developing high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple multi-family communities within an assigned region
- Ensure properties consistently meet or exceed occupancy, revenue, and NOI goals
- Monitor property performance through regular financial and operational reviews
- Conduct routine site inspections to ensure curb appeal, maintenance standards, and compliance with company expectations
Financial Management
- Develop, review, and manage annual operating budgets
- Analyze monthly financial statements, variances, and key performance indicators
- Implement strategies to maximize revenue while controlling operating expenses
- Monitor delinquency, bad debt, and collections
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate Community Managers and regional support staff
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and exceptional customer service
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and coaching sessions
- Support succession planning and employee development initiatives
Operations
- Ensure compliance with company policies, fair housing laws, landlord-tenant regulations, and local, state, and federal requirements
- Partner with maintenance leadership to ensure preventative maintenance programs are implemented
- Oversee capital improvement projects, renovations, and property transitions
- Respond to escalated resident concerns and resolve complex issues professionally
Marketing & Leasing
- Review market trends and competitive analysis
- Collaborate with marketing teams to maximize occupancy and resident retention
- Monitor resident satisfaction and online reputation management
Reporting
- Prepare and present regular operational and financial reports to senior leadership
- Develop action plans to improve underperforming assets
- Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Property Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5-7+ years of progressive multi-family property management experience
- Minimum of 3 years managing multiple properties or a regional portfolio
- Proven success managing budgets, financial reporting, and NOI performance
- Strong understanding of Fair Housing regulations and landlord-tenant laws
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with property management software (AppFolio, Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, OneSite, or similar)
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned region
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills
- Strategic planning and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional leadership and team-building skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple properties and completing deadlines
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- High level of professionalism and integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Performance Expectations
- Achieve occupancy and revenue targets
- Improve resident retention and satisfaction
- Maintain budget compliance and expense control
- Develop and retain high-performing site teams
- Ensure regulatory and company policy compliance
- Drive operational excellence across the portfolio
Physical Requirements
- Frequent travel between properties
- Ability to walk communities, climb stairs, and inspect property conditions
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and certification assistance
- Employee housing discount (where applicable)
CYM Living is an equal opportunity employer.