Senior Community Manager

ffres; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fairfield in California is seeking a Senior Community Manager to lead large-scale properties and ensure operational excellence. You will focus on team leadership, financial performance, and delivering exceptional resident experiences.

You’ll recruit and coach a high-performing team, manage property budgets, optimize occupancy and rental rates, and implement marketing and retention programs to drive guest satisfaction and investor confidence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• 3+ years hands-on property management experience.
• Multifamily property experience required.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and budgeting.
• Experience with Yardi or other PM software.
• Flexibility to work weekends/evenings/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, and motivate a high-performing team.
• Manage property budgets and financial reporting.
• Maintain occupancy and rental rate goals.
• Execute marketing programs and resident retention strategies.

Skills

Property management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Fair housing laws

Occupancy management

Schedule flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Industry certification

Tools

Yardi

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Community: Eaves West Valley Number of Units: 873 Community: Number of Units: 0

About Fairfield

If you're driven and looking for a collaborative workplace that makes a difference, you just might be a fit for Fairfield! We are a leader in the multifamily housing industry and we're passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. As we continue to grow, we're dedicated to investing in our people. Our culture is built on trust, support, and the drive to do great work. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to make an impact, develop your skills, and be part of something bigger. Come build your future with us!

About the Role

Our Senior Community Managers are independent leaders who oversee large-scale properties and ensure operational excellence. This role focuses on team leadership, financial performance, and delivering exceptional resident experiences.

What You'll Do

Lead and Develop Teams

• Recruit, coach, and motivate a high-performing team.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Drive Financial Performance

• Manage property budgets and financial reporting.
• Identify cost-saving and revenue-generating opportunities.

Oversee Property Operations

• Maintain occupancy and rental rate goals.
• Conduct property inspections and investor tours.

Enhance Marketing and Customer Service

• Execute marketing programs and maintain accurate property representation.
• Implement resident retention strategies and resolve concerns professionally.

Why You'll Love Fairfield

We're all about creating communities that people are proud to call home. Being a part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It's a partnership, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we're proud to reflect that in our culture.

• Driven by Vision : We are a vertically integrated operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in-house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services. As we continue to grow, we want you to grow with us.
• Career Growth & Learning : Fairfield values new ideas at every level. We offer training, coaching, and mentoring to help associates develop their careers and inspire them to create change for the better.
• Culture of Collaboration : Enjoy a professional, supportive environment where we work together to drive meaningful impact.
• A Company that Cares : We are proud to offer robust benefit packages with a focus on both quality of care and affordability. We offer competitive compensation plans, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, including sick days and volunteer time off (VTO) to support causes that matter to you.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• 3 or more years of hands-on property management experience.
• Multifamily property experience required.
• A successful track record as a supervisor is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial statements such as budget, financial reports, P&L Statements, General Ledger, etc. Experience in writing and maintaining budgets.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of Yardi or other property management accounting software.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions.
• A previous track record of maintaining occupancy and net operating incomes in multi-family property management position(s).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays.

Estimated Rate of Pay :

$97,913.04 - $127,286.96 This position is exempt; the range above reflects annual salary.

The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity*. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements:

• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

* Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.

Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with others, including supervisors; adhere to performance standards despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; an