Senior Vice President (SVP) Southeast

Fogelman Properties; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fogelman is seeking an SVP of Property Operations to oversee a large regional multifamily portfolio across states. You will lead a team of Regional Vice Presidents, drive financial performance, and partner with ownership groups to meet annual goals.

You will develop operational strategies, provide executive‑level guidance, and ensure effective two‑way communication with internal teams and owners. Travel to portfolios is expected as part of leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in an operational leadership role, with real estate/property management experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Strategic problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to direct and coach others.
• Strong budget management and expense control knowledge.
• Deep understanding of multifamily operations and market dynamics.
• Proven ability to grow senior‑level client relationships.
• Travel willingness and ability.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, supervise, and evaluate RVPs.
• Lead and coach RVPs toward goals and objectives.
• Oversee portfolio financial performance including revenue and rent strategy.
• Provide operational updates to leadership and owners; manage risk.
• Communicate with owner reps and asset managers; drive collaboration.
• Participate in client meetings and provide data‑driven recommendations.
• Serve as executive sponsor for client relationships and planning.
• Visit RVP portfolios biannually to assess conditions and alignment.
• Collaborate with corporate to implement systems and SOPs.
• Support new business analysis, proposals, and transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Coaching

Budget management

Multifamily operations

Client relationships

Travel readiness

Job description

Fogelman is a nationally recognized, fully integrated multifamily real estate company that invests in and manages apartment communities, backed by six decades of experience, dynamic associates, and expert leadership. Our collaborative culture has earned us recognition as the #2 ranked Best Places to Work in Multifamily for 2026. With teamwork, experience, and expertise at the core of who we are, we create welcoming communities for thousands of residents while building trusted relationships and durable value for our partners, investors, and associates.

Position Overview

As SVP of Property Operations, you will oversee a large regional portfolio of multifamily properties in multiple states, as well as a team of Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs). The portfolio will include a combination of owned and fee‑managed partnerships and assets. This role provides leadership to RVPs while partnering with senior leadership and ownership groups to achieve and exceed annual financial, operational, and resident satisfaction goals.

This role is responsible for developing and executing operational strategies that drive portfolio growth, financial performance, and long‑term client partnerships. The SVP serves as a strategic advisor to clients and internal leadership, leading quarterly and annual business reviews and aligning operational solutions with client objectives.

Communication is highly valued. The SVP will be expected to foster and maintain effective two‑way communication with RVPs, SVPs, internal departments, and asset manager/ownership representatives to build trust and ensure collaboration and ongoing engagement.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, supervise, and evaluate Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs) to maintain the highest possible operating standards.
• Lead, support, and coach RVPs toward achieving goals and objectives.
• Oversee portfolio financial performance, including revenue growth, budget adherence, rent strategy, and concession management.
• Consistently update the President of Property Services on all property‑related employee issues, emergencies, property damage and liability issues, budget variances, and capital projects.
• Communicate with owner representatives and asset managers to provide operational updates. Live by a “no surprises” operating philosophy.
• Participate in client meetings and operational calls, particularly for underperforming assets, providing data‑driven recommendations.
• Serve as executive sponsor for client relationships, overseeing communication, planning, and issue resolution.
• Visit RVP portfolios at least twice a year to assess property conditions, evaluate execution of initiatives, and ensure alignment with client business plans.
• Partner with risk management to address incidents and mitigate operational and financial risk.
• Collaborate with corporate support teams to implement and optimize systems, processes, and SOPs.
• Assist with new business analysis, proposals, and transitions of newly acquired communities.
• Demonstrate a full working knowledge of all company policies, procedures, and workflows, and ensure that RVPs have working knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in an operational leadership role; experience in real estate and property management strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Strategic problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to direct the work of others and provide coaching and training.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of budget management and expense control.
• Strong knowledge of multifamily operations, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes.
• Proven ability to manage and expand senior‑level client relationships.
• Must be willing and able to travel.

Fogelman is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the pre‑employment process which may include criminal background, motor vehicle reporting, drug testing, and reference checks.