Regional Director
Description
Regional Property Director - Lewis Apartment Communities
Partner. Learn. Succeed. Grow.
Partner. Learn. Succeed. Grow.
Lewis Apartment Communities, a division of the Lewis Group of Companies, one of the nation’s largest privately-owned real estate developers, is actively seeking an experienced REGIONAL PROPERTY DIRECTOR to join the Inland Empire (Upland, CA) corporate office.
You're a leader. Role Model. Guide. Your staff are your greatest asset, and you live that each day.
You're a leader. Role Model. Guide. Your staff are your greatest asset, and you live that each day.
In your role, you would report directly to the Vice President of Property Management and supervise overall operations at each Lewis-owned community in your residential portfolio, which includes over 1,000 conventional units, all of which are in the Inland Empire area of Southern California. In this role, you will ensure high levels of resident satisfaction, optimize financial returns, and support Lewis’ operational objectives. This role involves leading property management teams, developing and implementing effective property management strategies, and maintaining a strong understanding of real estate market trends.
To be right for the job, and ready for it, you will have at least 7+ years of multi-site residential property management experience with increasing responsibility, including supervisory experience.
What you will do: As one of our four SoCal regional leaders, you will be responsible for multiple apartment communities, with emphasis on the following:
- Attract, hire, develop and retain a diverse team of property management professionals
- Coaching, mentoring, motivation, and supervision of your community employees, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to ensure team members meet their full potential.
- Develop and manage property budgets, including operating expenses, capital expenditures and revenue projections.
- Monitor financial performance, implement cost-saving measures, and prepare regular reports on property performance and financial metrics.
- 80% field work conducting site visits at properties within the portfolio.
- Continually evaluate each asset, identify key issues, and work your assigned team to develop and implement plans of action for each community and its team
- Implementation and oversight of capital improvement projects
- Conduct regular property inspections and weekly site/staff visits with 80% or more of your time allocated to working in the field
- Maintain in-depth knowledge and analysis of competition/pricing in assigned market area(s)
- Proactive leadership and execution using key performance indicators as a compass to evaluate performance.
- Address tenant concerns and resolve disputes in a timely and professional manner.
- Implement tenant retention programs to minimize turnover and vacancy rates.
- Ensure properties comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks and liabilities associated with property operations
Other requirements and preferences in our top candidate: BA/BS degree is a plus. Fair Housing knowledge is required. Solid MS Office skills are required. Experience with Onesite software is a plus. Marketing and sales experience is desirable. And of course, you will have great written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven experience managing a portfolio with a minimum of 1000+ multi-family units.
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to create and manage property budgets and financial reports.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
- Proficiency in property management software (preferably Yardi and/or RealPage) and other relevant computer applications.
- Note: a valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required for driving on company business.
Why you will do it: Founded in 1955, the Lewis Group of Companies is one of the nation's largest privately held real estate organizations with more than $2 billion in assets. You will join a team dedicated to providing a superior living experience for families and an engaging career for its employees.
Salary & Perks: In addition to a competitive annual salary ($120-$145k depending on experience), Lewis offers annual bonus and raise potential, $100 per month cellphone allowance, a variety of medical/dental benefits plans, a 401k with company match and immediate vesting, apartment discounts, life insurance, free access to LinkedIn Learning courses, continued management training, and much more.
Salary & Perks: In addition to a competitive annual salary ($120-$145k depending on experience), Lewis offers annual bonus and raise potential, $100 per month cellphone allowance, a variety of medical/dental benefits plans, a 401k with company match and immediate vesting, apartment discounts, life insurance, free access to LinkedIn Learning courses, continued management training, and much more.
We’re all in. We hope you are too: This is your opportunity to join a name-recognized leader in real estate development and property management. Join Lewis Apartment Communities and you will be an important part of a winning team with a long history of successful apartment development and management. We advance our portfolio of communities almost every year, so apply today and join our growing superstar team of real estate development and asset management professionals.
Lewis Management Corp. is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.