VP of Operations in Gainesville, FL
About The Position
The Collier Companies is seeking a Vice President of Operations to oversee approximately 5,000+ apartment homes across a portfolio of 50+ communities, including luxury multifamily, student housing, and workforce housing. The position is based at the company’s Florida Home Office in Gainesville and provides strategic leadership across the broader portfolio of more than 12,000 apartment homes in multiple Southeast markets. The Vice President has complete responsibility for all phases of the property management function for the assigned portfolio. The role leads and develops Regional Community Managers and Regional Service Managers, holds the team accountable for results, and oversees property performance, financial results, revenue and NOI growth, occupancy and leasing, resident experience, maintenance, capital improvements, asset preservation, and company standards and initiatives. The position also supports new-development lease-ups and integration of acquisitions, coordinating property operations, financial planning, strategic market positioning, and product marketing. The successful candidate will identify opportunities, proactively solve problems, develop future leaders, and promote consistent operational excellence. They must adapt to changing market conditions, owner objectives, and company goals. The role requires a valid in-state driver’s license and transportation. Background checks and a candidate assessment are required steps in the hiring process.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience leading teams of 50 or more people for at least 3 years.
- A history of improving customer satisfaction scores.
- Ability to collaborate and work well in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments, markets, and company objectives.
- Track record of setting goals and meeting or exceeding targets.
- Experience overseeing financial plan development, forecasting, and delivery.
- Successful history implementing company-driven programs and initiatives.
- Experience overseeing execution of large capital improvement programs.
- History of marketing plan development and execution, with a focus on social media and reputation management.
- Valid in-state driver’s license and transportation.
- Strong emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
- Intuitive leadership skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong ethical code, entrepreneurial and creative mindset, high energy, ambition, and forward-looking approach.
- Ability to extend high-level thinking throughout the organization and willingness to get involved.
- Alignment with the company’s core values and a positive, flexible approach.
- Confidence managing diversity across team members, product types, and markets.
- Commitment to seeking challenges and new opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee financial plans for assigned regions and ensure profitability, emphasizing revenue growth as well as expense control.
- Mentor and develop regional managers and help the team operate more autonomously.
- Set and communicate achievable goals, identify resource challenges, and recommend solutions.
- Monitor individual markets and trends affecting leasing, staffing, property conditions, supply, and customer traffic.
- Lead by example and foster communication, collaboration, flexibility, and a productive team environment.
- Maintain awareness of industry compliance, code, and legal issues.
- Hold overall accountability for property performance, including financial results, revenue and NOI growth, occupancy, leasing, resident experience, maintenance operations, capital improvements, asset preservation, and company standards.
- Oversee all phases of property management for the assigned portfolio and provide leadership across the broader company portfolio.
- Support lease-up of new developments and integration of acquisitions.
- Coordinate property operations, financial planning, strategic market positioning, and product marketing.
- Identify improvement opportunities through community walks and observation.
- Oversee execution of large capital improvement programs and company-driven programs and initiatives.
- Develop and execute marketing plans, including social media and reputation management.
Benefits
- 401(k) match of 100% of employee contributions up to 10% of gross income.
- Up to 24 days off during the first year, with annual increases.
- Company-provided TCC logo attire.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Group and supplemental life insurance options.
- Healthcare reimbursement account.
- Legal services insurance.
- Training, mentorship, book clubs, and Collier College learning programs.
- Opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
