ELS is hiring for the position of Regional Vice President in Tampa, Florida. Whatyoull do: The Regional Vice Presidentoversees the success of adiverse portfolio of propertiesand ensures that the region achieves its financial goals and exceeds customer expectations. Your job will include: - Collaborate with senior management to establish short- and long-term business plans for the communities in your region. - Organize, supervise and control the planning process for communities and ensure that communities operate at or above targeted performance levels. - Manage the budgeting process and ongoing budget compliance within the region; consult with senior management with respect to planning and monitoring of variances. - Maintain a current understanding of the physical condition and market position of every property within the region, as well as the state of resident relations and employee performance. - Visit properties on a regular basis to instruct and assist senior regional managers and regional managers; monitor and assess physical assets and the quality of customer service; determine the effectiveness of managers. - Review monthly financial statements for each community, consult with managers regarding variances and submit written reports on each property to senior management when necessary. - Supervise the implementation of planned community expansion and improvement programs. - Assist with the evaluation of prospective acquisitions within the region and in the preparation of short- and long-range business plans; prepare preliminary income statements and initial budgets. - Represent the companys interests to local and state governments and trade associations that could influence business affairs within the region. - Hire, coach, mentor and evaluate regional and community managers. Experience & skills you need: - Bachelors degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - 8+years of experience in a senior property management role. - Ability to evaluate properties and the necessity for capital expenditures. - Experience managing a large real estate portfolio. - Experience assessing, coaching andmanagingstaff. - Dynamic leadership and interpersonal skills, including coaching and facilitation. - Strong financial acumen, including problem-solving and critical thinking. - Capable of learning and using a variety of computer systems. - Excellent written and verbal communications skills. - Ability to travelat least 50% of the time. In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time. We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.