Area Manager

Description

The Area Manager oversees multiple properties across the Puget Sound region, providing leadership, supervising staff, and driving lease‑up of new properties to maintain low vacancies, negotiate and enforce leases, and preserve the asset.

• Review and report monthly financial statements and variance analyses for each community.
• Supervise, authorize, and monitor contract services, repairs, and supplies; approve over‑limit expenses.
• Ensure appropriate contracts, insurance, and scopes of work for capital repairs and projects.
• Implement and track status of turnovers, capital projects, special projects, and repairs.
• Monitor unit turnover, market and renewal rates, occupancy, delinquency, bad debt, expirations, and renewals.
• Analyze rent roll, lease renewal, expiration, and operating reports to set priorities.
• Develop and maintain marketing tools to maximize qualified traffic and minimize vacancy time.
• Conduct monthly audits of tenant files for compliance.
• Maintain accurate record‑keeping for leases, vendors, invoices, schedules, payroll, move‑outs, and deposits.
• Ensure standards of exterior appeal and cleanliness across communities.
• Oversee standards for unit turns, service requests, grounds, and maintenance responsibilities.
• Identify and recommend solutions for deferred maintenance, capital needs, and life‑safety issues.
• Evaluate staffing needs to maximize net income and resident retention.
• Provide high‑level service and commitment to resident retention.
• Oversee multiple properties and timely lease‑up of new Seattle properties.
• Perform weekly site visits inspecting units, common areas, storerooms, and exteriors/interiors.
• Prepare and submit accurate annual reports to funders and accompany on‑site inspections.
• Document incidents, maintenance needs, and operational issues promptly in the designated system.
• Promote a clean and safe environment.
• Complete assigned training and meet training deadlines.
• Use PPE and follow safety protocols.
• Pass motor‑vehicle record checks and maintain reliable transportation (mileage provided).

Requirements

• Associate degree in Property Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of senior‑level residential property or facilities management experience.
• Strong management, team‑building, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and growth‑oriented operations.
• Familiarity with commercial leasing, property development, and affordable housing programs.
• Strong administrative, financial, and building‑maintenance system skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and knowledge of landlord‑tenant law.
• Capability to address resident, vendor, or personnel concerns per company policy.
• Experience managing multiple properties.
• Knowledge of HUD, LIHTC, HOME, Section 8, and other affordable‑housing regulations.
• Familiarity with supportive housing and community/public relations.
• Understanding of King County and surrounding communities.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and adequate liability insurance.
• Pass criminal background and drug screening.

Benefits

This full‑time, exempt position is based in the Seattle area, reports to the Regional Operations Manager, and offers an annual salary range of $78,000 to $85,000.

• Generous vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays plus a floating holiday.
• Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage with HRA, HSA, and FSA options.
• Employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) for unionized employees and 403(b) for non‑union employees.
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs.
• Aflac coverage for all employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance