You are a leader and exhibit that in your work every day. You pride yourself on inspiring others to produce results. You have an eye for efficiency and have experience identifying and executing process improvements. If you’ve got what it takes to be a creative problem-solver, planner, decision-maker and an all-encompassing leader of the pack, you could be part of Morguard!

Morguard is now hiring a Regional Manager to lead our team in Chicago, Illinois.

We are a trusted real estate management and investment company, with a portfolio of 2,053 units based in Chicago. We are looking for an experienced Regional Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Asset Manager - SVP, you will develop high-growth communities, unify portfolio operations and develop innovative repositioning strategies to ultimately, maximize long-term performance and resident satisfaction.

The Regional Manager is accountable for the overall success of his or her communities. You’ll work to champion Morguard’s business objectives and give voice to opportunities for improvement.

About You:

You’re analytical, detail-oriented and enjoy working in a high-volume environment. You have had some familiarity with commercial real estate but have proven success with high rise luxury residential assets.

You’re determined to see your team succeed. You seek out opportunities to improve and have a genuine curiosity that grows your understanding of property management. As a culture carrier, you understand the art of establishing and maintaining trustworthy relationships with colleagues, direct reports and residents alike. Through your impeccable communication and organizational skills, you network on all levels and seamlessly adapt to changing priorities. You understand that every interaction builds our company’s reputation for outstanding service.

 In this role, you will:

• Maintain multi-site property operations through site visits, inspections, and audits
• Manage and participate in the strategic vision for each asset including repositioning and redevelopment plans
• Analyze management reports and recommend performance improvements to the management team and asset managers
• Analyze financial statements and procedures and make necessary operating adjustments to improve the revenue streams and cost efficiencies
• Prepare annual property budgets and three-year business plans with realistic goals to increase operating income while reducing expenses
• Prepare for and work through due diligence procedures to integrate assets onboarding new communities and teams into the organization
• Review and approve payment for invoices from individual properties weekly to monitor property spending and avoid late payments
• Motivate, mentor, manage and evaluate District Managers and Community Managers, and management team
• Conduct interviews, hire, develop, mentor and grow staff at individual communities to become future leaders within the organization
• Effectively manage personnel at multiple properties to improve access to residents and prospects to gain efficiencies
• Work collaboratively to promote the unification and standardization of all policies, procedures to all communities

Skills and qualifications that you’ll bring to our team:

• B.A. in business administration, hospitality or finance preferred
• 10+ years of experience overseeing high-rise buildings, ideally as a District Manager or Regional Manager. Please note that high-rise residential experience is required.
• Experience managing and marketing communities, and overseeing multi-site operations
• Strong foundation in Microsoft Excel, Yardi 7S, Rent Café and Rentmax
• Familiarity with amenity-based pricing, and federal, state and/or local Fair Housing laws
• Effective budget management skills, and ability to drive performance across multiple locations
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. Primarily between Florida, Illinois, and Maryland

We are more interested in a "servant leader" people-oriented disposition than in hierarchal management styles. You must be able to use technology, understand, prepare, and interpret financial reporting and be able to translate financial goals into actionable objectives.

The preferred candidate will be an engaged, compassionate leader willing to go the extra mile for both their residents and staff.

We support you to do your best.

At Morguard, our employees are our greatest investment. We make people our priority and strive to create a culture of respect, health and safety, and equal opportunity to support employees to meet their goals. Our company is made up of professionals with a deep knowledge of servicing apartment communities, who are passionate about what they do and who want to be the best in the business.

When you join Morguard, you join a strong and committed team and will have access to:

• Employer-Provided Medical Insurance Options
• An excellent culture that supports a work-life balance with time off for Summer Hours, Vacation, Personal, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program - we will support your HVAC or EPA certification!
• Dollar for dollar matching 401k Savings Plan
• Opportunity to live onsite within the portfolio with our Employee Discount

Bring your leadership skills to Morguard.

All job offers are subject to a pre-employment drug test and criminal/credit background check. Qualified candidates will be asked to provide (2) references including a previous direct report.

Come be a part of a motivated, skilled team that has an excellent reputation in the industry. Selected candidates must successfully pass a background check and drug test prior to employment. Two professional references will be requested upon hire. Apply now.

*Morguard is an equal opportunity employer

+This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of the job. Job descriptions may also be rewritten periodically to reflect any changes in the position’s duties.