Area Manager - Louisville, KY

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Area Manager oversees a portfolio of multifamily communities, including affordable and market-rate properties. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, team leadership, and resident satisfaction across assigned communities.

The Area Manager works closely with Community Managers, Regional leadership, Maintenance leadership, and corporate support teams to ensure properties are operating at the highest standards while meeting ownership objectives and company expectations. This position requires strong leadership, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple communities in a fast-paced environment.

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Requirements:

  Multi-Site Affordable Housing | Travel Required

Are you a proven property management leader who thrives on turning challenges into success stories?

Hayes Gibson Property Services is looking for an experienced Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of affordable and market-rate communities. This is an opportunity to lead Community Managers, improve property performance, build strong client relationships, and make a lasting impact across multiple communities.

If you're passionate about developing teams, solving complex operational challenges, and delivering exceptional results—we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support a portfolio of apartment communities.
• Improve occupancy, financial performance, and resident satisfaction.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Community Managers and onsite teams.
• Oversee budgets, financial reporting, and operational performance.
• Conduct property inspections and implement improvement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with HUD, LIHTC, RD, and other affordable housing programs.
• Partner with ownership groups and corporate leadership to achieve property goals.

We're Looking For Someone Who...

• Has 5+ years of multi-site property management experience
• Has strong affordable housing experience (HUD, LIHTC, RD preferred)
• Understands budgets, NOI, occupancy, leasing strategy, and operational excellence
• Leads with integrity, accountability, and a servant-leadership mindset
• Can coach teams, solve problems, and inspire high performance
• Enjoys traveling and working directly with onsite teams to create measurable results. 

Why Hayes Gibson?

At Hayes Gibson Property Services, we don't just manage properties—we transform communities. Since 1952, we've built a reputation for operational excellence, compliance expertise, and hands-on leadership. Our Area Managers are empowered to make decisions, develop future leaders, and directly influence the success of every community they support.

What We Offer

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM with flexibility.
• Benefits: We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan, paid time off (PTO) based on longevity, and holidays off.
• Compensation: Up to $70,000 annually, based on experience.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for more than just another portfolio to manage—and you're ready to lead teams, improve communities, and grow your career with an organization that values excellence—we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of the Hayes Gibson team!

Hayes Gibson Property Services
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