Operations Manager

VSF Rentals•Oxford, OH

5d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

VSF Rentals is hiring an Operations Manager to own every construction, renovation, and maintenance operation across our Southern Ohio portfolio. You will be the firm's on-the-ground renovation and maintenance leader in Oxford & Middletown, reporting directly to senior leadership. VSF Rentals is a vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment firm with a ten-plus year operating history across core Ohio markets. Our portfolio exceeds $110 million in AUM, with a defined trajectory to double within the next 12–18 months. The Southern Ohio Portfolio is a key part of that growth. This role sits at the center of our Southern Ohio operations: running unit turns and renovations, leading the maintenance team, managing vendors and materials, and driving industry-leading execution speed. You will improve and build the systems and team that let this region scale as we grow there.

Requirements

Experience managing multiple renovation projects at once (required).
Experience leading maintenance technicians or field crews.
Background in construction management, project management, manufacturing operations management or supervision, or high-volume residential or multifamily renovation.
Proven ability to manage subcontractors, timelines, and budgets across multiple job sites.
Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and local code requirements.
Ability to solve problems simply and quickly.
Ability to process information across many communication channels and separate mission-critical work from noise.
Strong systems and process orientation, with a record of improving operational efficiency.
High attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills.
Comfortable being held accountable to measurable metrics for time, cost, and output.
Experience with project tracking tools, property management or work order software, or construction management software (or able to learn quickly).
Valid driver's license and ability to be on-site daily across Oxford, Middletown and future properties.

Nice To Haves

Has managed 50+ turns and multiple crews simultaneously in single-family or multifamily.
Has owned both renovations and maintenance for a portfolio or market, not just one.
Comfortable coordinating multiple crews and tracking progress across multiple sites.
Spots inefficiencies fast and implements practical process improvements.
Experienced with standardized scopes, materials, and repeatable processes.
Thrives on aggressive timelines and peak-season turn pressure.
Wants to build a market's operations as it grows, and is energized by high accountability for speed, cost, and output.

Responsibilities

Oversee all unit turns, renovations, and projects across the Oxford portfolio, hitting timeline, budget, and quality standards every time.
Plan and execute peak turn periods, including compressed move-out/move-in windows, so every unit is rent-ready on schedule.
Review scopes of work, solicit and manage vendor bids, and control costs across all projects.
Maintain Gantt-based project tracking for full visibility into active projects, timelines, and dependencies.
Ensure all work complies with local codes, permitting, safety standards, and company expectations.
Lead the maintenance team to complete work orders in under 2 days, with a goal of under 1 day blended.
Run preventive maintenance programs for building systems, grounds, and common areas.
Manage emergency and after-hours response, including on-call scheduling.
Manage purchasing and inventory of all renovation and maintenance materials, including safety stock of core components.
Hire, develop, and terminate vendors, subcontractors, and wage staff.
Build a reliable local vendor bench for the Southern Ohio market.
Hire, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians and crew leaders, custodians and renovation technicians.
Manage time cards, PTO, and payroll approvals.
Track and report core KPIs: turn time, cost per unit, work order completion time, project timelines, and completion rates.
Identify bottlenecks and implement systems to improve speed, cost, and quality.
Standardize scopes, materials, and processes in line with the firm's other markets.
Coordinate with acquisitions, property management, and leasing to align construction and maintenance with leasing goals and new acquisitions.