Vice President of property management

Our client is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing, operating in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, they have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States.

Our client is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis, and they are looking for motivated candidates to join their team and advance their mission. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, and Minneapolis, Dominium is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. They create quality, affordable homes and engage with their residents to foster a strong sense of community and connection.

The team at Dominium makes a difference in people’s lives every day. At this company, you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President of Property Management at Dominium provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to the property management portfolio, ensuring that properties operate efficiently and effectively while achieving financial goals.

This role will lead and mentor Regional Managers and support teams to drive excellence in property operations, occupancy, revenue management, resident satisfaction, and compliance.

By delivering exceptional property performance, this position ensures that owner and client expectations are consistently met or exceeded.

Qualifications

• 4 Year Degree in Real Estate, Business Management or a related field preferred.

  • IREM Certified Property Management (CPM) designation preferred.

  • Minimum 5 years of multi-property (1500 units+) experience (RM level) as well as a minimum of 3 years’ experience at the Vice President/Executive level overseeing a portfolio of 4,000+ units.

• Experience with both third party and internal owners a plus.

• Require excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Must be able to create proposals and detailed presentations.

  • Must be proficient at communicating both one-on-one, in small and large group settings.

• Strong budgeting and financial analysis skills required.

• Proficient Word and Excel skills required.

• Prior Yardi experience is a plus, but not necessary

• Must be a strategic thinker and able to think creatively and clearly in high-stress scenarios involving owners/clients, employees, and residents.

Essential functions

• Develops and executes strategic plans to optimize property performance, profitability, and operational efficiency across the portfolio.

• Aligns property management initiatives with company-wide goals, ensuring consistent adherence to Dominium’s standards.

• Provides direct supervision, mentorship and support to Regional/Area Managers and Property Management teams.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, while staying informed on industry trends to recommend operational improvements.

• Analyzes financial performance and market trends for all properties, providing strategic recommendations to maximize financial outcomes.

• Oversees the budget process, including reviewing, finalizing, and presenting budgets to ownership, and provide financial analyses to support performance goals.

• Monitors adherence to company policies and procedures across the portfolio, collaborating with department heads to maintain consistency.

• Collaborates with the Asset Management team to address physical asset needs and long-term property planning.

• Drives property performance to meet or exceed budgeted financial goals, focusing on controllable operating income and expenses.

• Communicates directly with ownership on operational matters, providing timely updates, financial reports, and strategic insights.

• Partners with Asset Management and Development teams on acquisitions, rehabilitations, construction projects, and long-term asset management plans.

• Performs regular property inspections to ensure all sites meet Dominium’s operational and performance standards.

• Works collaboratively with all departments to achieve annual owner goals and operational efficiencies.

• Ensures timely and effective communication with vendors, departments, financial agencies, and ownership, maintaining professionalism and clarity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment is an indoor office environment with 75% sitting, 15% standing and 10% walking.

• This role requires travel up to 30-50% of the time to oversee properties, meet with teams, and attend conferences or corporate meetings.