Director of Operations

Location: Abilene,TX(withregulartraveltoLubbockandDallas) Compensation: $90,000–$110,000base,plusperformance-basedbonuses StartDate: Immediate AboutSterlingJasperProperties SterlingJasperProperties(SJP)deliverstemporaryworkforcehousingforconstructioncrewsandtravelingfieldworkersacrossTexas.Weplaceteamsintofullyfurnished,high-qualityresidencessocontractorscanstayfocusedontheworkratherthanthelogisticsofhousingtheirpeople.Sinceourfounding,we'vegrownfromconcepttoafast-scalingoperator,andwe'reexpandingourfootprintthroughouttheTexasmarket. Ourmissionisstraightforward:provideend-to-endtemporaryworkforcehousingthatgivescontractorsandoccupantsagenuinepeaceofmind. TheRole TheDirectorofOperationsownsthefulllifecycleofourhousingportfolio,fromsecuringpropertiesthroughmasterleasestopreparingmove-in-readyhomes,placingandtrackingresidents,andcoordinatingwithaccountingtokeepinvoicing,ownerpayments,andvendorpaymentsaccurateandontime.Thisisahands-onleadershiproleforsomeonewhocanbuildandrefinethesystemsthatallowagrowingoperationscale. KeyResponsibilities Lease&PortfolioManagement Source, negotiate, and execute master leases that grant SJP the right to place occupants as needed Grow and maintain the housing portfolio through new lease agreements Monitor portfolio operations day to day, resolve issues quickly, and improve processes for efficiency and resident experience Maintain organized records of all leases, contracts, and vendor agreements in our existing systems Move-In/Move-OutOperations Oversee complete property readiness, furnishing and equipping each home to an Airbnb-caliber standard for day-one move-in Conduct move-in and move-out inspections for all residences Assign residents to properties, maintain accurate real-time occupancy records, and coordinate relocations as needed Ensure timely placement, high tenants satisfaction, and alignment with project timelines Serve as the primary point of contact for tenant concerns Vendor&MaintenanceCoordination Manage relationships with cleaning crews and other service providers Coordinate maintenance and emergency repairs with property owners Setup and maintain utilities, internet, and recurring services as needed Operations&FinancialManagement Partner with accounting to ensure clients are invoiced correctly and owners and vendors are paid on time Oversee monthly invoicing, collections, and owner payments Track operating costs per residence and provide monthly reporting Conduct cost analysis to guide future lease and investment decisions Legal&InsuranceCoordination Partner with legal counsel to ensure compliance with housing and rentallaw Coordinate insurance and risk-management coverage for occupants Respond to housing-related legal issues, claims, or disputes Business&CommunityRelations Manage SJP's Better Business Bureau accreditation and standing in Abilene Maintain strong relationships with construction-company clients Deliver regular occupancy and status reports to ownership Qualifications 3–5+yearsinpropertyoperations,housingmanagement,orarelatedfield Strong negotiator with a proven record of securing favorable lease agreements Exceptional organization and attention to detail across people, properties, and payments Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams, especially accounting and external vendors Comfortable managing multiple properties and competing priorities at once Able to travel regularly to Abilene, Lubbock and other Texas markets requiring temporary workforce housing Preferred Bachelor'sdegreeinbusiness,realestate,hospitality,orarelatedfield WhatWeOffer Competitivebasesalaryplusperformance-basedbonuses Company-providedSUV Theopportunitytobuildandscaleagrowingworkforcehousingoperationfromthegroundup Acollaborativeteamwithdirectimpactonthebusinessandthepeoplewehouse #J-18808-Ljbffr