Residential Community Manager & Growth Leader

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting in Ankeny, IA is seeking a hands-on Community Manager to oversee daily operations and drive business performance for a residential community. You will lead a small on-site team, manage budgeting, collections, leasing and occupancy, vendor relationships, and the resident experience, with meaningful decision-making authority and visible impact.

This role suits an entrepreneurial leader who enjoys solving problems, developing teams, and delivering measurable results, with

Qualifications

• Proven leadership, operational management, or business management experience.
• Strong sales, financial accountability, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success driving measurable business results.
• Stable employment history with increasing responsibility.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a hands-on management approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, occupancy, collections, and budgets.
• Oversee vendors, maintenance coordination, and on-site staff.
• Drive financial performance and identify revenue growth opportunities.
• Lead teams, set expectations, and ensure accountability.
• Build positive resident relationships and resolve operational issues.
• Monitor performance metrics and proactively address challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Mgmt

Business Mgmt

Sales

Problem solving

Financial accountability

Team leadership

Job description

Crawford Thomas Recruiting in Ankeny, IA is seeking a hands-on Community Manager to oversee daily operations and drive business performance for a residential community. You will lead a small on-site team, manage budgeting, collections, leasing and occupancy, vendor relationships, and the resident experience, with meaningful decision-making authority and visible impact.

This role suits an entrepreneurial leader who enjoys solving problems, developing teams, and delivering measurable results, with