Community Manager

About the Company

Sares Regis Group of Newport Beach, California, is a privately held real estate development, investment, and management firm specializing in commercial properties and multifamily communities in the western U.S. Since its founding in 1993, SRG has developed and acquired over $7 billion in commercial and residential assets. The company manages a portfolio of approximately 25 million square feet of office and industrial space and 42,000 apartment units.

About the Role

Sares Regis Group is seeking an experienced Community Manager for our 142-unit community, Casa Estilo, in Chula Vista, CA. This is an on-site living position requiring residence at the property. The role involves overall supervision and performance of the property, including team leadership, operational management, and strategic planning.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and develop a competent team.
• Manage daily operations, including rent recommendations, income maximization, and resident compliance procedures.
• Collect rents, implement delinquent rent procedures, and ensure resident insurance compliance.
• Adhere to screening criteria and resident retention policies.
• Complete weekly and monthly reports accurately and timely.
• Approve invoices and ensure accurate data input.
• Review and analyze monthly performance; prepare variance reports, annual budgets, and forecasts.
• Identify market challenges, educate staff on competitors, and create effective marketing plans.
• Bid out recurring contract work (e.g., unit cleaning, painting, landscaping) to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor contractor performance, insurance compliance, and lien waiver requirements.
• Implement OSHA and safety procedures, conduct routine safety meetings, and maintain up-to-date MSDS information.
• Identify potential repairs or capital projects with the maintenance supervisor; maintain curb appeal standards.
• Address risk management issues and ensure compliance with company handbooks, policy manuals, and governing documents.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Community Manager for a property with 120+ units.
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong sales skills and ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals.
• Proficiency in writing reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to perform calculations such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and basic math concepts.
• Experience with property operations software, Outlook, Internet software, Excel, and Word.

Pay

$75,000 - $81,000 annually, with potential bonuses and renewal compensation.

Benefits

• 401(K) match.
• Rental incentive and discounts depending on location.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for regular full-time employees working 30-40 hours per week.
• Vacation accrual and sick time accrual in accordance with the law.