Regional Manager

Paragon Properties

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years on-site management experience in multi-family housing
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience with a focus on customer service and financial management
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze financial data
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer proficiency including MS Office and YARDI (preferred)
  • Proficient knowledge of Fair Housing regulations and compliance

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and support to community teams across multiple locations
  • Conduct regular site visits to ensure regulatory and performance compliance
  • Oversee the financial performance and budgeting of assigned communities
  • Manage community leasing strategies to maintain high occupancy rates
  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes professional growth
  • Address operational issues and implement effective solutions
  • Collaborate with vendors and oversee contracts for community services

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and optical insurance
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Guaranteed full-time 40-hour work week
  • Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer hours
  • 401(k) program with employer contributions
  • Annual bonuses based on property performance
  • Opportunities for professional training and advancement
  • Employee recognition program
  • Rental discounts
Full Job Description
Regional Manager

Leadership & Team Management
  • Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to community managers and on-site teams across multiple multi-family communities.
  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professional growth, and high employee retention.
  • Lead regular meetings with community managers to review community performance, address challenges, and set goals for improvement.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between community staff and corporate leadership, ensuring consistent communication and direction.
  • Conduct regular site visits to ensure community performance, compliance with company standards, and alignment with company goals.
  • Staff communities within assigned portfolio, including interviewing, hiring, and onboarding (if applicable). When necessary, will work on-site to assist with transitions, vacations, training, and/or any other business needs.
  • Conduct timely quarterly and annual reviews for direct reports. Facilitate and participate in any coaching, counseling or disciplinary action pertaining to team members within the managed portfolio.

Operations & Compliance
  • Conduct regular site visits to ensure community performance, compliance with company standards, and alignment with company goals.
  • Ensure all communities operate in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies.
  • Implement and monitor operational standards and policies to maintain consistent community management practices across the company.
  • Address operational issues swiftly, providing strategic solutions to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
  • Collaborate with executive team to ensure operational standards and policies are relevant and up to date.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and improve community performance.
  • Superior Knowledge of all Fair Housing regulations.

Financial Oversight & Performance
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
  • Oversee the financial performance of assigned communities, ensuring they meet or exceed budget expectations.
  • Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies that drive performance.
  • Review and approve monthly community financials, including income statements, budgets, and variance reports, and provide strategic feedback to community managers.
  • Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as occupancy rates, rent collections, expenses, and resident satisfaction scores, and make data-driven decisions to enhance performance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve NOI (Net Operating Income) by optimizing rent collection, reducing operating expenses, and managing capital expenditures effectively.
  • Collaborate with community managers to prepare annual budgets, capital improvement plans, and financial forecasts for each community in the portfolio.
  • Provide up-to-date market comp data when requested by supervisor, owner, or owner's representative.
  • Applies critical thinking to evaluate business decisions, measure risk and return, and recommend solutions that balance short- and long-term goals.
  • Skilled in using financial reports and tools to monitor performance, ensure accuracy, and support informed decision-making.
  • Assist with new community acquisitions as directed by supervisor.

Leasing, Marketing & Occupancy
  • Collaborate with community managers to ensure communities maintain high occupancy levels and achieve leasing goals.
  • Analyze market trends and oversee the execution of effective marketing strategies to drive occupancy, rent growth, and community reputation.
  • Ensure leasing strategies align with the overall community positioning, resident profile, and market conditions.

Resident Experience
  • Monitor resident satisfaction through feedback channels and resolve escalated resident concerns promptly and professionally.

Vendor Management & Property Condition
  • Oversee vendor relationships and contract negotiations to ensure quality service delivery and cost efficiency.
  • Ensure all communities maintain proper records of vendor contracts, work orders, and maintenance schedules.
  • Routinely inspect the physical condition of entire community, including common areas, models, and vacant units. Address all standards and life safety liabilities immediately.

Paragon offers an outstanding benefits package
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and optical insurance with a minimal waiting period for enrollment
  • Company paid life and disability insurance
  • Guaranteed Full-Time 40 hour per week schedule
  • Paid time off, 9 paid holidays and paid volunteer hours
  • 401(k) program with an employer contribution
  • Annual bonuses based on overall property performance goals
  • Training program with opportunities for advancement
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Rent Discount

Position Requirements
  • 5+ years of on-site Manager experience, and at least 5+ years of supervisory experience with a customer service and financial management focus
  • College education (strongly preferred)
  • Industry designations (preferred)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Superior sales, management, and leadership ability
  • Ability to analyze financial information
  • Computer proficiency, including MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing assignments and priorities
  • YARDI experience preferred
  • Proficient with Fair Housing regulations
  • Superior knowledgeable of Fair Housing guidelines, state/local/federal laws, and safety compliance.
  • We require a pre-employment background check, drug screening and physical before employment begins.

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