Regional Vice President

Continental Careers•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Continental Properties is seeking a Regional Vice President to join its Multifamily Operations team in the Chicago, Detroit, or Milwaukee market area. The Regional Vice President is a business leader responsible for the successful operation of communities in an assigned region. The role partners with onsite Community Managers and teams, as well as marketing, training, accounting, human resources, and construction, on activities related to portfolio development and management. The position reports to the Portfolio VP and requires travel to assigned Springs communities within the region up to 50% of the time. The role includes driving community operations, financial and revenue performance, team development, marketing, and resident relations. The Regional Vice President is expected to uphold community integrity, motivate teams, foster an empowering and innovative work atmosphere, and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The position offers a base salary range of $150,000–$185,000, with potential for additional compensation. Continental describes its culture as supporting career growth, mental health and wellness, work-life balance, community connection, inclusion, performance incentives, comprehensive benefits, and family support. Applicants must pass a post-offer criminal background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Five (8) plus years of community management experience, as worded in the posting.
Experience and passion for leading, building, motivating, and managing teams.
Passion for exceeding customer service standards.
Track record of creating and managing budgets and increasing a community’s net operating income.
Excellent communication skills and ability to create and maintain interpersonal relationships.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, frequently changing, complex work environment with limited supervision.
Willingness to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
Ability to remain at a desk for up to 8 hours.
Ability to walk a community for up to 8 hours in various weather conditions and climb stairs in select units.
Ability to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a Regional role is ideal.
Exposure to and experience working within the RealPage platform is desired.

Responsibilities

Lead and drive community operations, including revenue management, expense control, financial planning and management, marketing plans, team development, and resident relations.
Ensure the integrity of the communities and motivate teams while fostering an empowering and innovative work atmosphere.
Conduct business in accordance with company policies and procedures and laws pertaining to the industry and employee management.
Travel to assigned Springs communities within the assigned region, up to 50% of the time.
Collaborate with onsite Community Managers and teams and with marketing, training, accounting, human resources, and construction.

Benefits

Paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
Mental health support, including eight free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
Generous vacation time, nine paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
Informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a social culture.
Annual performance incentives through the Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) program.
Long-term incentives through Share in the Health Appreciation of Real Estate (SHARE), based on project success and profitability.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible spending accounts.
401(k) with company match.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Six weeks of paid parental leave and family-forming and fertility resources, including up to 12 weeks of leave for birth mothers.