Job Description

About Rainey Property Management

At Rainey Property Management, we live by a simple yet powerful belief: Desire to Inspire

This core mission fuels everything we do—from the way we serve residents and empower our teams to how we contribute to the neighborhoods we manage.

We Inspire:

• Communication by fostering open, honest, and meaningful connections
• Better Homes through high-quality, welcoming living environments
• Kindness by leading with empathy, respect, and compassion in every interaction
• Community by strengthening the neighborhoods we serve
• Excellence through high standards, constant innovation, and impactful work

In the realm of property management, Rainey Property Management stands as a beacon of excellence. We offer a comprehensive range of services finely tuned to the distinct requirements of multifamily communities and affordable housing programs.

With an unwavering commitment to enhancing property values, maximizing returns, and fostering vibrant communities, we dedicate ourselves to delivering tailored solutions that not only meet but exceed the expectations of property owners.

At Rainey, we don’t just manage properties — we inspire change, build community, and create places people are proud to call home.

Area Manager

The primary role of the Area Manager is to lead, guide, and oversee the assigned region and its Property Managers. This involves effectively managing multiple sites and resources to achieve set objectives, ensuring properties are well-maintained, and addressing any issues that arise. All candidates must also be able to pass a criminal background and credit check.

Area Manager Reports to: Regional Vice President, Vice President of Operations and/or Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports: Property Manager, and all onsite staff

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees all activity at the properties in their assigned region.
• Manage the financial performance of the properties by overseeing rents, collection, delinquency, occupancies, and expenditures on an ongoing basis. Addresses performance issues immediately by working with the Property Managers to build plans for correction.
• Oversees the development of annual operating budgets.
• Serves as an engaged member of the leadership team that sets direction and strategy for the region, while providing regional oversight for all goals and initiatives.
• Cultivates an atmosphere of respect and professionalism, in which team members celebrate collaboration and success. Models a solutions-based approach to overcoming challenges.
• Audits all properties in the assigned area on a regular basis to ensure that all company polices, applicable laws, and compliance areas are being followed.
• Conducts regular inspections of properties and grounds, noting deficiencies in performance levels, and physical appearance of property. Reviews and evaluates all aspects of the property’s operations and makes recommendations to the Community Manager for changes, as needed.
• Assists in training and development of Property staff by ensuring that only the highest caliber personnel are recruited, selected, and hired to represent the company. Provides coaching, performance management, and mentorship to all direct reports.
• Works closely with the Property staff to ensure that property level issues are being heard and properly addressed.
• Reviews and approves expense reports for direct reports.
• Maintains awareness of changes in rules, statutes or regulations and communicates changes to staff. Direct training of staff when new procedures are required to comply with change.

Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge working with Tax Credit/HUD/Project Based Section 8 properties/programs
• Experience with preparation and oversight of REAC inspections
• Experience with preparation and oversight of MOR inspections
• Understanding of physical property operations
• Must have strong proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Required Education & Experience:

• 5-7 years of progressive property management experience with minimum 5 years in a Regional role or equivalent
• 3 -5 years’ experience with Tax Credit/HUD/Project Based Section 8 programs experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

This role may require travel of up to 75%, depending on the geographic distribution of the assigned portfolio. In cases where a portfolio is underperforming or in distress, travel requirements may increase to ensure timely oversight and effective resolution.