Jobs · Education · Oregon

Director of Operations

Cambridge Real Estate Services · Portland, OR · 1 wk ago
On-siteEducation$110k–$130k/yrFull-time

Duties

  • Oversee daily operations across residential property management functions, including leasing, maintenance, resident services, compliance, and regional operations
  • Ensure consistent operational standards, policies, and procedures across all states and property portfolios
  • Drive operational excellence to maximize property performance, occupancy, and resident satisfaction
  • Partner with Executive Management to implement company strategy and long‑term business plans
  • Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve efficiency, technology adoption, and service delivery
  • Help build and refine systems, workflows, and tools to support growth
  • Support acquisitions, transitions, and integration of new properties or markets
  • Lead, mentor, and develop senior management and operational teams
  • Build a strong performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Ensure appropriate staffing, succession planning, and leadership development
  • Collaborate with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
  • Ensure operational activities align with financial targets and cost controls
  • Improve operational margins through efficiency and optimization initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, insurance, and internal policies
  • Address risks or issues quickly and proactively
  • Maintain organized and audit-ready operations
  • Ensure exceptional service delivery and customer experience across operations
  • Act as a senior representative of the organization with partners, vendors, and stakeholders
  • Support negotiations and service quality oversight

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 - 8+ years of experience in property management
  • Experience with affordable housing programs and development preferred
  • Experience working in a smaller or fast-growing company environment preferred
  • Potential travel required
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Strategic thinker with strong execution and problem‑solving abilities
  • Data‑driven decision‑maker
  • Change management expertise and ability to lead through growth or transformation
  • High integrity, sound judgment, and strong organizational awareness

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Medical with an annual HSA employer-contribution to employees’ accounts of $4,400
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Floating holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company events
  • 401k plan with a 100% match up to a 10% contribution

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