Regional Manager

What we are looking for:

Bender Companies is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to join our team.We'relooking for a collaborative, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing teams, building strong communities, and delivering exceptional property performance.

The ideal candidate brings a positive,solution-oriented mindset, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence and outstanding resident service.

Compensation:

• $120,000-$130,000/yr

• Monthly bonus opportunity

Here are some things that will make you successful:

• 1+yearsof Regional Manager experience in the multifamily/apartment industry, overseeing at least 1,000 units across five or more apartment communities

• Experience leading and developing teams of 20+ employees

• Strong knowledge offinancial management, budgeting, and operational performance

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach toidentifyingand resolving issues

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• A positive, collaborative attitude and commitment to providing quality workforce housing and outstanding resident experiences

• Bachelor's degree in business administration,businessmanagement, or a related field (preferred)

• CPM designation (preferred)

• Real Estate Broker's License(preferred)

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed

What you will be doing:

As a Regional Manager, you will oversee the operations and performance of a portfolio of properties, including supervising on-site staff, managing collections, leasing, resident turnover, preventive and corrective maintenance programs,purchasing, approving payables, andmonitoringoverall property performance.

You are a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is driven to find solutions to challenges. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and operationalexpertiseto ensure propertiesoperateefficiently and meet performance goals.

Core responsibilities include:

• Oversee property financial performance, including operating expenses, rent collections, and budget adherence, while partnering with Community Managers tooptimizeoperations

• Monitor property performance, including leasing activity, occupancy, and unit turnover

• Review and approve purchase orders, invoices, and accounts payable withinestablishedapproval authority

• Guide Community Managers through capital projects and service contracts,assistwith obtaining vendor bids, and approve expenditures within budget or secureadditionalapprovals as needed

• Develop andmaintainstrong relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.

• Oversee renovation projects and capital improvement initiatives to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

• Recruit, hire, develop, and, when necessary,terminateCommunity Managersin accordance withcompany policies and procedures

• Coach, train, and support Community Managers and on-site teams to drive operational excellence and professional growth

• Conduct regular property visits and inspections to evaluate operations, office procedures, file compliance, vacant unit readiness, curb appeal, safety, and maintenance needs

• Lead the annual budgeting process, partnering with property teams to forecast operating and capital expenditures

• Assistwith the preparation and submission of quarterly reserve replacement draws with lenders.

• Prepare and review monthly investor reporting, including financial variance analyses, property performance updates, and key performance indicators

• Partner with the acquisitions team during due diligence by evaluating property operations and developing renovation and capital improvement budgets

Where you will work:

This position requires travel throughout Illinois 3–4 days per week to visit properties, with occasional travel to our otherMidwestproperties.

Why work for Bender Companies:

• 90% employer-paid coverage of base Medical Insurance plan

• 75% employer-paid coverage of base Dental Insurance plan

• 75% employer-paid coverage of Vision Insurance plan

• 401K with company match

• 11 Paid Holidays

• 2 weeks of annual PTO

• 16 hours of personal time