Floating Community Manager - SFL

Lakeshore Employment•Davie, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeshore Management is seeking a motivated, results-oriented Floating Community Manager to support community operations across the Miami region. The role focuses on sales performance, revenue growth, occupancy, team development, and delivering a high-quality resident experience. The Floating Community Manager provides operational stability during staffing transitions, onboarding and training, coverage needs, and other priorities determined by the Regional Manager. The position requires travel between communities, with mileage reimbursement, and occasional overnight travel and extended driving commutes. The schedule is Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with flexibility for operational needs, Saturdays, on-call or after-hours emergencies, and quarterly company training sessions and events. The manager oversees day-to-day operations and financial performance, including budgeting, rent collection, expense control, vendor management, reporting, and monitoring occupancy, revenue, delinquency, and expenses. The role also drives leasing and home sales, manages the prospect lifecycle, executes outreach and marketing strategies, and oversees renewals and retention. As the primary resident contact, the manager addresses concerns and fosters a welcoming community. Responsibilities include hiring, training, and developing team members; maintaining property standards, safety, and compliance; coordinating with maintenance staff and vendors; and overseeing home inventory, installations, and capital projects. The position is exempt and reports to the Regional Manager. It may temporarily supervise Maintenance Technicians and Assistant Community Managers at certain communities as needed by the Regional Manager. Compensation is $51,000–$55,000 per year, based on experience, plus commission and a 10% earning-potential bonus. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background investigation, including pre-employment drug screening. Lakeshore Management is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in property management, sales, or operations.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with performance metrics and goals.
Must be flexible, willing to work Saturdays, and available for on-call or after-business-hours emergencies.
Must be available to travel between communities throughout the region, including occasional overnight travel and extended driving commutes.
Must be flexible and available to attend company training sessions and events once per quarter, including occasional overnight travel.
Occasional lifting of packages up to 20 pounds; frequent walking and frequent exposure to outside weather conditions; occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Bachelor’s degree.
Property management or real estate certifications.
Knowledge of Fair Housing.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily community operations, including budgeting, rent collection, expense control, and vendor management.
Monitor occupancy, revenue, delinquency, and expense performance; prepare and submit required financial and operational reports.
Maintain curb appeal, property standards, and operational efficiency.
Provide operational coverage during staffing transitions, onboarding and training, and other priorities set by the Regional Manager.
Drive occupancy through marketing, leasing, and home sales activities.
Manage the prospect lifecycle, including lead follow-up, appointment setting, tours, and closing.
Execute outreach strategies to generate traffic and improve conversion; track pipeline activity and adjust strategies to meet goals.
Oversee lease renewals and resident retention efforts.
Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, address concerns, resolve issues, and promote a welcoming community environment.
Hire, train, and develop team members; set expectations and hold the team accountable for performance.
Foster a collaborative, respectful, and results-oriented culture.
Ensure the property is maintained, safe, and compliant with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Coordinate with maintenance staff and vendors; enforce community rules and company policies.
Oversee home inventory, installations, and capital projects, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Support continuous improvement of community assets.
Travel between communities in the Miami region and attend required company training sessions and events.
Perform duties in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws; take on additional duties and assignments as needed.