Regional Manager: Rural Development (Richmond)

Regional Manager: Rural Development

Work Type: Full Time

Status: Exempt- Salary

Territory: Virginia Market

Company Description : Fitch Irick Corporation, based in Charlotte, NC has over 30 years of experience in the affordable housing development and property management field. Fitch Irick is knowledgeable in the complexity of regulations with Rural Development, HUD, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Programs. Fitch Irick currently manages 12,000+ units in 250 properties throughout the southeastern United States with multiple layers of programs and funding sources designed to better communities by providing quality affordable housing to residents in need.

Company Statement : We make a positive difference in the world one resident at a time by utilizing local, state, and federal tax-advantaged programs to enhance communities via the acquisition, development, and management of quality affordable housing.

Description of Job : The Regional Manager (RM) is responsible for a large portfolio of assets and individuals and is responsible for the overall operations and financial position of the assigned portfolio. This position develops and trains Site and Property Managers while assuring the development of all associates across their portfolio. The RM is responsible for ensuring that policy, procedure, and practices are adhered to in accordance with Fitch Irick standards that enable each property to meet and exceed budgeted financial goals and achieve performance objectives.

Job Duties/Skills :

• Reports to their assigned Senior Regional Manager
• Directly manages a portfolio of Site and Property Managers and their reports.
• Responsible for training, communication, and performance management of all staff under their purview.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with needed agencies, housing authorities, and other contacts.
• Meets and exceeds operational, financial, and business goals.
• Assist in the development and institution of Performance Management goals.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of qualified vendors for needed contracted projects or repairs.
• Conduct continual inspections of properties including grounds, building interiors, and building exteriors.
• Ensure that each property minimizes expenses while maximizing profits.
• Participate in hiring, firing, and performance management tasks.
• Ensure all staff have accurate and up-to-date timecards for payroll.
• Assist employees in Human Resources matters.
• Analyze maintenance, administrative, and other property expenses for cost reduction. Review pricing bids on contracted services to minimize expenses.
• Ensure any needed corrections of deficiencies are resolved in a reasonable and legal time.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the employee’s supervisor/manager and/or in accordance with business needs.

Required Qualifications :

• Education: Associate’s Degree
• Experience: 4+ years of Regional Property Management
• Located within assigned Virginia Region
• Physical Abilities: Ability to be exposed to the elements, ability to: lift, pull, push, bend (up to 50 pounds), ability to walk across a multitude of surfaces, exposure to basic household chemicals with occasional need for PPE due to construction chemicals or higher-level chemicals being used.
• Interpersonal Abilities: Leadership, teamwork, integrity, communication, critical thinking, multi-tasking, ability to understand financial and staffing documents.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• This position may have travel up to 80% with frequent overnight stays

Why Join the Fitch Irick Team?

• Helping those in need in your own community.
• Industry-leading insurance benefits for our full-time team members including:
• High quality health insurance with multiple plans to fit your needs
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term disability
• Accident, Hospitalization, Life, and AD&D coverages
• Pet Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Floating Paid Holiday of choice
• A generous Employee Assistance Plan for you and your immediate household.
• A winning culture that rewards quality work and celebrates important milestones in your career and in your life.