Area Recovery Manager

Green Alpha Property Management is the property management business of a real estate investment firm headquartered in Raleigh, NC and with a growing presence in the Southeast United States. We specialize in acquiring, managing, and enhancing commercial real estate properties with a foundation centered on improving the lives of our stakeholders. Due to our large scope of properties, there are many different avenues for career progression.

Position Summary 

Lead the physical and operational turnaround of a third-party managed apartment community in Montgomery. This role operates above the Community Manager level and provides hands-on leadership over repairs, vendor performance, staffing, leasing, collections, and daily operating practices. The goal is to restore property performance, improve resident conditions, and establish reliable onsite execution. 

The initial assignment is expected to last approximately six months and may conclude sooner depending on the property sale. Following the assignment, the employee will transition to Traveling Property Manager responsibilities supporting communities throughout the company’s portfolio. This is an ongoing position with an initial property-specific assignment. As the Traveling Property Manager out of the Alabama area, you will be a key piece in how we manage our rapidly growing Alabama portfolio. This utilitarian role will help bring organization to our growing portfolio through key property management duties as outlined below, while maintaining a positive, upbeat, determined attitude. Travel will be required up to 80% and may require overnight stays up to 2 months at a time..


Physical Repairs and Project Management 

Assess property conditions, vacant units, open work orders, and deferred maintenance; identify urgent safety issues and prioritize corrective work with leadership. 

Develop and maintain a repair plan identifying scope, responsible parties, approved budgets, milestones, completion dates, and barriers. 

Obtain and compare vendor proposals; coordinate approved contractors, materials, unit access, and schedules to keep repairs moving. 

Inspect completed work for quality and scope completion; document deficiencies, follow through on corrections, and verify work before recommending invoice approval. 

Track committed and actual costs against approved budgets. Obtain approval for changes and promptly escalate delays, cost overruns, or vendor performance issues. 

Operational Recovery and Team Leadership 

Evaluate staffing, workload, training needs, leasing activity, collections, resident concerns, and administrative backlogs; implement approved corrective actions. 

Direct daily recovery priorities for the Community Manager, maintenance team, and assigned support staff; coach employees and hold them accountable for completion. 

Work alongside onsite staff to improve lead follow-up, application processing, vacant-unit readiness, lease execution, move-ins, and documented delinquency follow-up. 

Coordinate with maintenance to reduce aged work orders, establish preventive maintenance routines, and keep units ready for scheduled move-ins. 

Review records and operating practices for accuracy and compliance with company policy, lease requirements, fair housing obligations, and applicable property programs; coordinate specialized issues with compliance staff. 

Reporting and Owner Coordination 

Prepare a weekly recovery report covering occupancy, leasing, collections, vacant units, work orders, repairs, staffing, budget status, barriers, and decisions needed. 

Maintain accurate repair records, photographs, vendor documentation, and completion evidence. Report urgent safety concerns and material operating issues promptly. 

Coordinate owner communication through the designated company contact and work within the approved management agreement and recovery plan. 

Support property tours, inspections, due diligence requests, and sale-related access as directed; prepare an orderly operational handoff if the property sells. 

Initial Assignment Deliverables 

Within 10 business days: Deliver an initial property assessment identifying immediate risks, staffing needs, repair priorities, and operating barriers. 

Within 30 days: Submit a recovery plan for approval with repair budgets, responsible parties, milestones, and measurable operating targets based on verified property data. 

Weekly: Update the recovery tracker and performance report, document completed work, and identify overdue items and required decisions. 

At assignment completion: Provide a handoff package covering repair status, outstanding commitments, operating performance, staffing, and remaining action items. 

Traveling Property Manager Responsibilities 

Following the Montgomery assignment, provide temporary onsite leadership for management vacancies, property transitions, acquisitions, and underperforming communities. Manage daily property operations as assigned; support leasing, collections, maintenance coordination, resident service, staff training, and accurate reporting. Maintain clear assignment records and complete an organized handoff before moving to the next community.

Qualifications

- At least five years of multifamily property management experience, including direct responsibility for an underperforming community; Senior Community Manager, Area Manager, or Traveling Property Manager experience preferred.
- LIHTC experience is required
- Demonstrated experience coordinating substantial repairs, contractors, unit turns, project schedules, and budgets.
- Strong working knowledge of leasing, collections, property financial reports, vendor controls, and employee supervision.
- Ability to assess problems quickly, set practical priorities, coach onsite teams, and follow through on difficult assignments.
- Proficiency with property management software, Excel, and written reporting; AppFolio experience preferred.
- Affordable housing experience preferred and required when an assigned community’s programs call for that expertise.
- Ability to remain onsite in Montgomery during the initial assignment and accept regular travel and extended onsite assignments afterward.

Authority and Working Conditions

Direct onsite recovery activities within the approved plan and delegated authority. Spending, contracts, change orders, staffing actions, and owner commitments require the approvals established by company policy and the management agreement. Leadership will communicate reporting responsibilities and approval limits at assignment start. 

Work includes office duties and regular property and unit inspections, including stairs, outdoor areas, and active repair locations. Evening or weekend availability may be needed for emergencies and assignment requirements. Approved business travel expenses are handled under company policy. Essential duties may be performed with reasonable accommodation.


What We Offer:

Salary range $75,000 - $78,000
PTO
Competitive salary
Collaborative and supportive team environment
401(k) & Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short term disability
Life insurance