Regional Manager LIHTC/PSH/HUD - Orange County

Job Description We manage communities and living spaces that residents are proud to call home. We serve and respect all while preserving and enhancing the homes and communities we are entrusted to care for with an eye to the future. Our mission is to empower our employees to serve, to build a place where people love to work, to leverage technology, to grow responsibly, and to maximize owner return and satisfaction. Our values have proven that this is only possible through Trust, Respect, Development, Adaptability, and Sustainability.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a wide variety of high-profile affordable apartment properties and projects. The Regional Manager must have knowledge of Permanent Supportive Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HUD, Investment Partnership Programs (HOME), the overall management and operations of preparing residential rental properties, and be directly responsible for the property's financial viability. Acts as the company representative in all matters related to investor, owner, or owner representative reporting, meetings, discussions, and relations. Ensures property is resident ready and prepared in accordance with the Property Management Agreement and the Owner Approved Operating Budget. The Regional Manager will be responsible for performing specialized and complex assignments to prepare new or remodeled affordable housing. Recruits, hires, and trains property-level staff, directly or indirectly. Responsibly delegates appropriate duties and monitors individual performance; coaches, counsels, and disciplines; sets measurable goals; writes and delivers site management performance reviews and ensures other site staff performance reviews are appropriately written and delivered. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Competency Project Management Creates long-short term goals, objectives, priorities schedules, and budgets for individual programs, projects, and events. Established targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines, and allocating resources. Makes public presentations to legislative bodies, business organizations, community groups, ownership, and other constituents. Establish and maintain electronic database and contract management programs or capital improvement project tracking system(s). Coordinate with other departments, utility companies, non-profit organizations, affected parties, and agencies to facilitate the timely completion of projects or the review and processing of specific private development projects. Facilitate interdepartmental coordination related to the timely completion of projects, programs, and activities. Selects and delegates tasks to qualified employees. Identifies and manages potential risks and liabilities of multiple projects. Assists in the definition of project scope and goals. Makes effective decisions when presented with multiple options. Serve as a point of contact for teams and ensure team actions remain in synergy. Communicates with management to keep the lease-up projects aligned with goals. Performs quality control on the project throughout development to maintain acceptable standards. Adjusts schedules and targets on the project as needed. Motivates for on-time project completion. Lease-up Strategy Development – Collaborate with the development and asset management team to establish effective lease-up strategies for Affordable Housing Projects. Conduct market research and analysis to identify target demographics and develop marketing plans to attract eligible tenants. Develop a comprehensive lease-up timeline and budget, taking into account regulatory requirements and program deadlines. Marketing and outreach – Implement marketing campaigns to generate awareness and interest in affordable housing units. Coordinate with marketing agencies, community organizations, and local stakeholders to promote the availability of affordable units. Develop and maintain relationships with local agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups to facilitate outreach efforts. Applicant screening and Eligibility determination – Oversee the application process for prospective tenants, ensuring compliance with program guidelines and regulatory requirements. Conduct applicant screenings, including income verifications, background checks, and other eligibility criteria. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of applicants and their eligibility status. Tenant Selection and lease-up – Develop and implement tenant selection procedures, ensuring fair and non-discriminatory practices. Coordinate with property management staff to conduct property tours, applican #J-18808-Ljbffr Quality Management Group