What we are looking for:
Bender Companies is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to join our team.We'relooking for a collaborative, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing teams, building strong communities, and delivering exceptional property performance.
The ideal candidate brings a positive,solution-oriented mindset, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence and outstanding resident service.
Compensation:
- Monthly bonus opportunity
Here are some things that will make you successful:
- 1+yearsof Regional Manager experience in the multifamily/apartment industry, overseeing at least 1,000 units across five or more apartment communities
- Experience leading and developing teams of 20+ employees
- Strong knowledge offinancial management, budgeting, and operational performance
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach toidentifyingand resolving issues
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- A positive, collaborative attitude and commitment to providing quality workforce housing and outstanding resident experiences
- Bachelor's degree in business administration,businessmanagement, or a related field (preferred)
- CPM designation (preferred)
- Real Estate Broker's License(preferred)
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed
What you will be doing:
As a Regional Manager, you will oversee the operations and performance of a portfolio of properties, including supervising on-site staff, managing collections, leasing, resident turnover, preventive and corrective maintenance programs,purchasing, approving payables, andmonitoringoverall property performance.
You are a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is driven to find solutions to challenges. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and operationalexpertiseto ensure propertiesoperateefficiently and meet performance goals.
Core responsibilities include:
- Oversee property financial performance, including operating expenses, rent collections, and budget adherence, while partnering with Community Managers tooptimizeoperations
- Monitor property performance, including leasing activity, occupancy, and unit turnover
- Review and approve purchase orders, invoices, and accounts payable withinestablishedapproval authority
- Guide Community Managers through capital projects and service contracts,assistwith obtaining vendor bids, and approve expenditures within budget or secureadditionalapprovals as needed
- Develop andmaintainstrong relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
- Oversee renovation projects and capital improvement initiatives to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
- Recruit, hire, develop, and, when necessary,terminateCommunity Managersin accordance withcompany policies and procedures
- Coach, train, and support Community Managers and on-site teams to drive operational excellence and professional growth
- Conduct regular property visits and inspections to evaluate operations, office procedures, file compliance, vacant unit readiness, curb appeal, safety, and maintenance needs
- Lead the annual budgeting process, partnering with property teams to forecast operating and capital expenditures
- Assistwith the preparation and submission of quarterly reserve replacement draws with lenders.
- Prepare and review monthly investor reporting, including financial variance analyses, property performance updates, and key performance indicators
- Partner with the acquisitions team during due diligence by evaluating property operations and developing renovation and capital improvement budgets
Where you will work:
This position requires travel throughout our Midwest portfolio 3–4 days per week to visit properties.
Why work for Bender Companies:
- 90% employer-paid coverage of base Medical Insurance plan
- 75% employer-paid coverage of base Dental Insurance plan
- 75% employer-paid coverage of Vision Insurance plan
- 16 hours of personal time
- Exciting company growth and potential for career advancement
- Mission focused on providing quality workforce housing
Background checks will be performed on all qualified applicants.
Equal opportunityemployer.