Regional Property Manager - Multifamily Real Estate

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Penkert Properties Ltd. is looking for a driven and experienced Regional Property Manager to lead our multifamily real estate portfolio across the River Falls, St. Cloud, Sioux Falls areas, and expanding markets. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a dynamic region, oversee high-performing teams, and make a real impact on residents' lives and property performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced real estate environment, bring hands-on expertise in both high-volume leasing and complex facilities maintenance, and love building strong communities, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Property Operations & Maintenance Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple multifamily properties, with a heavy emphasis on proactive preventive maintenance, HVAC/building systems oversight, capital improvement projects, and vendor contract negotiations.

• Leasing & Revenue Strategy: Drive full-cycle leasing performance across the region. Develop targeted marketing strategies, audit leasing funnels, analyze market dynamics, and train site staff on sales closing techniques to maintain optimal occupancy and rental rate growth.

• Team Management & Development: Recruit, train, mentor, and manage on-site teams, including leasing consultants, maintenance supervisors, and technicians. Conduct technical skill assessments and leasing performance evaluations.

• Financial & KPI Management: Develop and manage annual property budgets, review monthly P&L statements, and closely monitor NOI, occupancy rates, turn times, rent collections, and renewal conversion rates.

• Quality & Safety Assurance: Conduct frequent physical property inspections to ensure superior curb appeal, workplace safety, life-safety compliance, and maintenance standards.

• Resident Relations & Compliance: Build positive resident relationships, address escalated technical or leasing concerns, and ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including Fair Housing laws.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of progressive property management experience , including at least 2 years in a regional or multi-site supervisory capacity.

• Deep Maintenance & Facilities Expertise: Strong background managing turn processes, vendor bidding, capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, and baseline knowledge of MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and HVAC systems.

• Proven Leasing & Sales Record: Demonstrated success leading high-volume leasing campaigns, evaluating market comps, optimizing leasing pipelines, and driving conversion rates.

• Financial Acumen: Strong background in P&L oversight, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue optimization.

• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with property management platforms (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, RealPage, or Rent Manager).

• Licensing & Mobility: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for frequent travel across the regional portfolio.

• Certifications (Preferred): Active Real Estate License or professional designations such as CPM, CAM, CAPS, or HVAC/maintenance certifications.

About Us:

Penkert Properties Ltd. is a trusted name in multifamily real estate based in Three Lakes, WI, with a long-standing reputation for providing quality housing and exceptional resident experiences. Our residents love the well-maintained communities and responsive service we deliver, and our team members thrive in a supportive, growth-oriented culture where their contributions truly matter. At Penkert Properties, we believe great communities start with great people — and we invest in both.