Director of Operations

The Director of Operations serves as the critical bridge between executive strategy and day-to-day property management operations. This leader ensures operational excellence across the company's property portfolio by aligning business objectives with investor goals, driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands‑on, able to translate growth vision into systems, processes, and accountability measures that scale.

St. Paul, MN

$150k/year + Bonus

• Medical, Dental Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Time-Off

• Lead and optimize property management operations, aligning practices with ownership and investor objectives
• Ensure all properties meet safety, maintenance, and regulatory standards while overseeing capital projects and budgets
• Drive operational efficiency through technology adoption, process improvements, and vendor management
• Mentor and develop high-performing property and facilities teams, fostering accountability and collaboration
• Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives, acquisitions, and smooth integration of new properties
• Support tenant relations, retention strategies, and lease compliance to maintain strong client satisfaction

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Real Estate, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in property management or real estate operations
• Proven success overseeing multi-site property portfolios (industrial, commercial, or mixed-use preferred)
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L and driving operational efficiency
• Deep understanding of property management systems (App Folio, Yardi, ReThink, etc.) and KPI reporting
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiter-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes; they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.