Stuart Mesa | Property Manager III

Liberty Military; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Military Housing is seeking a District Manager III to oversee a large multi-site community in Oceanside, CA. You will manage on-site teams, budgets, and resident services to ensure financial success and high-quality living environments.

You will lead operational and administrative tasks, collaborate with partners, and ensure compliance with housing regulations while driving resident satisfaction and program outcomes, including safety and maintenance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in property management, supervisory experience preferred.
• Leadership, customer service, problem-solving, decision-making, multitasking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Fair Housing certification must be obtained within 2 weeks of employment.
• Experience with budgets and financial operations.
• Proficiency with computers (Word, Excel) and property software (Yardi, Payscan).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, schedule, and develop on-site teams including maintenance and office staff.
• Monitor staff performance, provide ongoing training, coaching, and leadership.
• Oversee district budget, financials, and occupancy goals; manage A/P, A/R, delinquencies and invoicing.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

CAM/ARM certification

Fair Housing certification

Tools

Yardi

Payscan

Excel

Job description

Overview

Liberty Military Housing – Own your passion forservice!

About Liberty Military Housing

Liberty Military Housing is one of the largest providers of military family housing in the United States. In partnership with theUS military, we are committed to delivering safe,high-qualityhomes and exceptional service to thefamilies ofmen and women who serve our country.We’reseeking dedicated team members for a variety of roles and offer excellent benefits, training, development, and opportunities for advancement. Ifyou’reready to grow your career and become anemployee owner, explore our currentopportunitiestoday.

What We Provide You:

Liberty Military Housing is committed to supporting our team members in every aspect of life—from career development to family needs and overall health and wellness. We proudly offer a comprehensive and competitive benefitsand incentivepackage that includes:

• Platinum-Level Medical, Dental & Vision Coveragewith affordable premiums

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)become anemployee ownerwith retirement savings

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Education Reimbursementup to$5,250 per year

• Generous Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick time, and10 paid holidays

• Wellness Benefits,including free gym access andadditionalwellness programs

• Quarterly & Monthly Bonus Incentives

• Career Growth Opportunities,Unlock your potential with immersive,hands-ontraining designed to elevate your skills, help you advance, and build a rewardinglong-termcareer with a company that truly invests in your future

• Life and AD&D Insurance

Responsibilities

A Day in the Life of a District Manager III:

As a Liberty Military Housing District Manager III, you will be responsible for overseeing the operations of a large or multi-site, multi-family residential community. Your role is responsible for the property’s financial success, supervising the performance of on-site personnel and providing a quality living experience for our residents. You will be required to have full knowledge of property operations and be responsible for ensuring that all on-site personnel perform quality work in a safe manner and deliver on our mission of providing exemplary service in accordance with Liberty Military Housing’s quality customer satisfaction standards.

Your Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Leadership:

• Manage, hire, schedule, and develop the on-site team, including office and maintenance personnel.
• Evaluate the efficiency of staff and provide on-going training, coaching, counseling, and supportive leadership.
• Ensure all employees comply with company policies and procedures, and complete required training (i.e. on-line, instructor-lead, etc.) in a timely manner.

Operational/Administrative:

• Responsible for the community budget and achievement of operational, financial and occupancy goals which includes overseeing, reviewing and monitoring all district accounting and financial matters (Processing of A/P, A/R, delinquencies, process PAF’s, budget approvals, collections, invoicing, etc.).
• Provide constant vendor/contractor communications concerning scheduling, billing, vendor relations and certificates of insurance.
• Oversee all Capital Expenditure projects for the community (i.e. approvals, letters, tracking, scheduling, and inspections).
• Participate and oversee staff in outreach marketing activities (i.e. market surveys, shop competitors) on a regular basis to obtain prospective residents.
• Conduct regular property walks/inspections (grounds, common areas, parking lots, maintenance shop, community rooms, make-readies, quality control, etc.) to ensure community is well maintained according to LMH’s quality standards.
• Ensure make-readies and other maintenance projects are completed accurately and timely by maintenance staff according to LMH’s quality standards.
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment, reporting potential safety hazards and adhering to all company safety policies, practices and regulations.
• Comply with all federal, state and local applicable laws, including Fair Housing, OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment, and LMH Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.

• Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to various locations for work purposes.

Resident Relations:

• Ensure resident concerns and requests are responded to on a timely basis to ensure resident satisfaction.
• Work in conjunction with district staff/community services team to develop and/or implement resident retention programs (i.e., resident functions, monthly newsletters, etc.).
• Consistently ensure policies of the community are followed by residents and take appropriate/corrective action when necessary.

Qualifications

What A Property Manager Needs For Success:

• Minimum of5 years’ experience in the property management industry (previous supervisory experience preferred).
• Proven success demonstrating leadership, customer service, problem-solving, decision-making, multi-tasking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to encourage a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred.
• Fair Housing certification – must obtain Fair Housing certification within 2 weeks of employment.
• Experience with and understanding of budgets and financial operations.
• Effective communication and interaction with management team, military partners, subordinates, vendors or residents, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and delegate duties to ensure operational objectives are achieved.
• Possess a positive and professional demeanor in all business interactions, under all circumstances.
• Proficiency and working knowledge of personal computers: keyboard, internet search, email correspondence, math, Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and other software applications preferred (i.e. Yardi, Payscan).

• Must possess a valid driver's license. Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or electrical cart.

• Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings and other work-related activities.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends, off-hours and emergencies as required.

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually