Residential Portfolio Operations Leader

Cardinal Group Career; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Student loan assistance

Licensing and continuing education Re

Parental leave

Housing allowances or gifts

Job summary

Cardinal Group Career is seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee on-site operations from the corporate level for an assigned portfolio of residential housing communities. The role blends operational focus with strategic leadership to meet occupancy and revenue targets while ensuring compliance, staffing, and resident satisfaction.

You will manage Community Managers, coordinate budgeting and reporting, and partner with the VP of Operations to implement plans that support growth and exemplary

Qualifications

• Leadership of direct reports in previous roles.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to PMAs and serve as the main contact between Cardinal Group HQ and on-site teams.
• Directly manage on-site Community Managers with performance guidance and development.
• Assist onboarding of new Community Managers and mentor during first 90 days.
• Accountable for payroll, bonus processing, accounts receivable and budget variance.
• Increase engagement and satisfaction across HQ and on-site teams.
• Lead TURN process planning, logistics, and vendor management for each community.
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly group calls with Community Managers.
• Oversee staffing urgency: retention, postings, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Ensure adherence to client reporting processes and annual budgeting with accounting.
• Motivate team and uphold Cardinal Group's culture of excellence.
• Prepare and communicate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports.
• Prepare operating and capital budgets, marketing plans, and business strategy.
• Develop sales, leasing, and operational plans to hit occupancy/revenue goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies and professional standards.
• Travel to communities as needed; provide on-site managerial support.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

meet deadlines

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cardinal Group Career is seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee on-site operations from the corporate level for an assigned portfolio of residential housing communities. The role blends operational focus with strategic leadership to meet occupancy and revenue targets while ensuring compliance, staffing, and resident satisfaction.

You will manage Community Managers, coordinate budgeting and reporting, and partner with the VP of Operations to implement plans that support growth and exemplary