Onsite General Manager (Summit HOA SC)

RealManage • Columbia, SC

1d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

RealManage is a prominent national firm recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, operating across 16 states + Washington DC and serving a diverse array of clients, including homeowners’ associations (HOAs), condominium associations, cooperatives, luxury high-rises, municipal utility districts, and master-planned communities. Our client base also includes nationally renowned developer and builder clients. Ranked among the top firms in the community management industry (#3 out of 5,000+), RealManage distinguishes itself by delivering exceptional solutions at competitive prices. We leverage cutting-edge cloud-based technologies and mobile apps, supported by industry-leading practices and a highly skilled workforce. Our mission at RealManage is to offer comprehensive and innovative solutions that consistently surpass customer expectations. We prioritize transparency and visibility in all client interactions, continuously measuring our performance to achieve rapid improvement. We foster a workplace culture that promotes professionalism, encourages growth, and embraces diversity. By maintaining financial strength and focusing on continual innovation, we aim to lead the industry with pioneering advancements. Join RealManage and contribute to a company dedicated to excellence, innovation, and delivering unparalleled service in community management. RealManage is a values-based company with the following values as our guiding principles: Integrity: we always do the right thing. Respect: for our customers, employees and company; mutual respect is the cornerstone for every RealManage relationship. Selflessness: more than teamwork; we are part of something special and much larger than any of us. Personal Relationships: we are a professional services company; people do business with people they like. Always Improving: never satisfied, always learning and always growing; one is either getting worse or getting better...never staying the same. At RealManage, we are always getting better. The Summit Homeowners Association (HOA) serves The Summit, a large master-planned residential community in Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, with its association office located at 305 Ridge Trail Drive, Columbia, SC 29229. The community offers amenities such as parks, walking trails, ponds, pools, playgrounds, and sports facilities, while the HOA manages community rules, architectural/exterior-improvement requests, leasing requirements, and resident services. Overall, The Summit is a well-established, amenity-rich neighborhood with convenient access to shopping and major roads, although residents' experiences with traffic, infrastructure, and HOA enforcement can vary. The Onsite General Manager (GM), or Operations Manager, serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Association. This position has ultimate responsibility for the day-to-day operations, including all activities and relationships between the Association, Board of Directors, members, guests, employees, community, government and industry.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years community association experience required
• Associate's degree or relevant experience required
• CMCA certification required
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills are required
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have command of the English language both written and verbal
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
• Ability to read, understand, and explain financial statements including balance sheets, income statements and general ledger
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach as needed.
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 10–15 pounds (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read printed materials, spreadsheets, and computer screens.
• Hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in virtual meetings.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment with moderate noise levels.
• Ability to work a standard schedule, with occasional extended hours as required.

Nice To Haves

• Developer relationships preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous onsite management experience strongly preferred
• AMS and PCAM certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance with all of the community’s policies/procedures as defined by the Board of Directors
• Plans, develops and approves operational policies, procedures, methods and regulations related to general operating procedures
• Directs the work of all department managers
• Primary driver in the development of the annual operating, cash, and capital budgets
• Develops periodic checkpoints to assess compliance of the published budget
• Responsible for the timely preparation of monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors
• Coordinates the development of long-range and annual business plans aligned with association bylaws and policies
• Oversees the impact and effect of association policies/programs/processes and recommends changes as needed
• Monitors quality of association products and services to ensure maximum member and guest satisfaction
• Secures and protects all the association assets
• Establishes and maintains ongoing dialogue with members to elicit input on Association direction and improvements
• Coordinates with Board of Directors on the development and implementation of all strategic plans
• Plans, develops and approves specific operational programs, procedures, methods, rules and regulations in concert with general policies
• Evaluates committee activities that report to the General Manager
• Ensures compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
• Provide counsel to the Management staff to ensure all employees are properly trained, supervised, scheduled and are knowledgeable of their responsibilities
• Develops, maintains, and disseminates a basic management philosophy to guide all association personnel towards optimal operating results
• Supports internal controls
• Other duties as directed

Benefits

• Medical Insurance - Company will pay the premium for Employee Only Tier on the HSA plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• HSA (Required High-Deductible Medical Plan to be eligible)
• FSA account for health-related expenses
• FSA account for dependent care expenses
• Education Reimbursement for industry related classes
• 401K match after 1 year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree