Senior Regional Manager - Affordable Housing

About the role

Fairstead is a real estate firm that builds and manages affordable communities, owning and managing more than 30,000 apartments across 28 states. It is looking for a Senior Regional Manager to oversee a region of growing properties, handling day-to-day operations so each property meets its budgeted financial goals and operational targets. The position can be based in Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina or Georgia.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all property management functions, including daily administrative and maintenance operations in the region.
• Create and implement leasing and marketing plans, resident relations, budgets and financial reporting, and monitor compliance with HUD.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis reports for the CFO and conduct monthly budget reviews to ensure sites meet NOI.
• Handle resident complaints promptly and professionally, and supervise security measures, incident documentation and lease violation reporting.
• Run preventive maintenance programs and manage rent levels through outreach, leasing skills and retention programs.
• Vouch through TRACS and handle voucher-related issues quickly, then turn them back to the Contract Administrator.
• Coordinate with staff and contractors to close out work orders with signatures and photos, approve large purchases and repairs, and perform other related duties.

Required profile

• Four years of experience as a Regional Property Manager.
• In-depth knowledge of affordable housing and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience preparing and overseeing REAC, NSPIRE and MOR inspections.
• Affordable housing certifications such as COS, TCS, HCCP, NAHP, CPO or NSPIRE inspection certification.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in YARDI and Real Page.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication, customer service and organizational skills.

What we offer

• Medical and dental coverage through United Healthcare, employer-paid vision plan and life insurance.
• 401(k) matched up to 5% (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%).
• 13+ paid holidays, 20 days of PTO and 7 sick days.
• Flexible spending account, nationwide pet insurance, disability insurance and employee discounts.