Regional Property Manager

Advance Your Leadership Career with Velair!

Velair Property Management is seeking an experienced and results-driven Regional Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of affordable housing communities. This leadership role is responsible for driving financial performance, mentoring site-level teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards across multiple properties.

Regular

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional work outside of standard business hours as required by business needs.

Salary Range: $80,000–$90,000 annually, dependent on experience.

Company Vehicle: A company vehicle is provided.

Annual Clothing Allowance: $200 per year for use at the Velair Clothing Store within the designated shopping period.

• Leadership & Oversight
• Supervise and mentor Property Managers across assigned Areas of Responsibility (AORs), ensuring operational excellence, team accountability, training, and compliance.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and coaching of direct reports; conduct interviews and oversee training of new hires.
• Provide relief property management during vacancies, turnover, or instability across the portfolio.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and problem-solving attitude; proven ability to work independently and calmly under pressure.
• Deliver appropriate coaching, counseling, or disciplinary action as needed to support performance and policy adherence.
• Property Operations & Compliance
• Ensure enforcement and adherence to Velair policies and procedures; identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain deep understanding of federal, state, and local landlord/tenant laws.
• Ensure consistent and accurate execution of annual recertifications, new applications, file corrections, and renewals with the Compliance team.
• Provide oversight and leadership during lease-ups and construction transitions.
• Assist in generating and correcting resident tax credit certification files.
• Proven ability to staff and stabilize a minimum of 200 units during high turnover/destabilization periods for at least 15 business days.
• Software & System Proficiency
• Advanced knowledge of Yardi and all modules including Rent Café and Inspect Check.
• Conduct software training sessions for team members (in‑person or via webinar), particularly for new hires and regional staff.
• Audit and monitor Yardi data for accuracy, rent entry, purchasing practices, and financial controls.
• Oversee rent collection processes, ensuring timely posting and follow‑up.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reporting and budget adherence.
• Perform ledger cleanup, variance reporting, and provide financial recovery plans as needed.
• Provide oversight of all accounting functions and financial performance for the region.
• Marketing, Leasing & Occupancy
• Develop and execute creative and competitive marketing and leasing strategies.
• Mentor site teams in leasing, application processing, and resident relations.
• Ensure high performance in occupancy, rent collection, and resident retention.
• Conduct ongoing inspections to ensure unit/property condition meets Velair standards.
• Maintenance & Property Standards
• Partner with vendors and maintenance teams to ensure high-quality upkeep, repairs, and future project planning.
• Perform comprehensive property inspections across financial, environmental, compliance, and procedural categories.
• Resident Relations
• Proactively address escalated resident concerns with urgency and professionalism.
• Demonstrate exceptional conflict resolution skills in high‑stress resident situations.
• Coach site leaders on navigating resident engagement and conflict resolution.
• Work closely with Compliance, HR, Accounting, and other corporate departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Facilitate communication between site teams and corporate leadership for policy execution and operational needs.

You are a strategic and supportive leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You’re passionate about mentoring others and have a strong understanding of affordable housing compliance and property operations.

You should have the following skills and…