REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER

REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER – METRO DETROIT – IN-PERSON

Who Are You?

Are you a strategic leader who thrives on driving operational excellence across multiple properties?
Do you take pride in developing high-performing teams and mentoring Property Managers to success?
Are you financially savvy and comfortable analyzing budgets, forecasting performance, and identifying opportunities for improvement?
Do you enjoy being hands-on—conducting site visits, ensuring physical assets are maintained, and holding teams accountable to high standards?
Are you energized by collaboration with ownership and executive leadership?
Do you lead with fairness, accountability, and positivity?
Are you ready to take the next step in your property management career?
If this sounds like you, this opportunity might be the perfect fit.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll oversee the daily operations of a portfolio of communities throughout Metro Detroit. Reporting directly to the Director of Property Management, you'll provide leadership, financial oversight, operational direction, and team development support to ensure each property meets performance goals and maintains Kaftan's high standards.

You'll take ownership of:

Directing day-to-day operations across multiple properties, including oversight of Property Managers and functional leaders (leasing, resident services, maintenance).
Establishing and maintaining strong communication systems between site teams and the corporate office.
Reviewing monthly financial reports and conducting budget variance analysis.
Leading the annual operating and capital expenditure budgeting process in collaboration with Property Managers and ownership.
Monitoring property performance and making recommendations to improve revenue, occupancy, and expense control.
Developing and implementing marketing and advertising strategies in partnership with Property Managers and Leasing teams.
Reviewing occupancy trends and recommending market rent adjustments.
Conducting regular site visits to evaluate operations, organization, and physical asset condition.
Performing physical inspections of grounds, buildings, and vacant units to ensure market-ready standards.
Auditing administrative, accounting, and maintenance processes to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Recruiting, training, mentoring, and developing Property Managers and site-level staff.
Approving all new hires, status changes, and terminations for on-site personnel.
Conducting performance evaluations and managing disciplinary processes in alignment with company policy.
Monitoring work order completion, payroll processes, leasing performance, and occupancy reporting.
Assisting the Director of Property Management and leadership team with special projects as needed.

Who We Are

Kaftan Communities is a family-owned and locally operated property management company with over 60 years of excellence in development, construction, marketing, and residential management throughout Southeast Michigan.

Our core values — Standing Tall, Communicate Clearly, Build Together, Take Ownership, Stay Engaged — guide how we operate and support our teams. We are known for our sterling reputation for fairness, operational excellence inside and out, and treating residents like family.

What You Bring

5+ years of progressive experience in property management, including multi-site or regional oversight.
Strong financial acumen with experience reviewing budgets, financial statements, and variance reporting.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing property management teams.
Knowledge of fair housing regulations and applicable local/state property management laws.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Ability to travel regularly throughout the Metro Detroit portfolio.
Proficiency with property management software (Yardi experience preferred) and Microsoft Office.
A valid driver's license and current insurance.

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