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Area Director

PK Companies, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900

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Overview

Find your next career with us and become part of the PK family. PK Companies offers a wide range of job opportunities for those who want to help people live better lives. Whether you enjoy fixing things, building, or managing, PK has a rewarding career for you. In addition to competitive salaries and excellent benefits, PK Companies provides hands-on training and ample opportunities to advance your career, all within a supportive corporate culture that values teamwork and initiative. Explore our current openings and contact us to embark on a new career at PK Companies. Position Details

Position:

Area Director Location:

Lansing, MI Job Id:

690 # of Openings:

1 Job Title:

Area Director Reports To:

Regional Director of Property Management Employment Type:

Full-Time Location:

Lansing, MI Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Regional Property Manager

to oversee a diverse and mission-driven portfolio that includes

USDA Rural Development (RD), LIHTC, and HUD, housing programs . This role provides strategic and operational oversight for multiple properties, including

active lease-up

and

rehabilitation projects , while ensuring compliance, financial performance, and high-quality resident experiences. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep affordable housing expertise, strong financial acumen, and the ability to guide on-site teams through periods of growth, transition, and change. Key Responsibilities

Provide regional oversight for a multi-property portfolio across RD, LIHTC, HUD, and Missing Middle programs Ensure properties operate in compliance with all federal, state, and investor requirements Drive operational consistency, performance standards, and best practices across the region Conduct regular site visits, audits, and performance reviews Compliance & Regulatory Management

Oversee all compliance functions including:

RD certifications and reporting LIHTC eligibility, recertifications, and investor reporting HUD programs (Section 8, HCV, or other applicable programs)

Ensure successful agency, lender, and investor audits with minimal findings Serve as a subject-matter expert and resource to site staff on program regulations Review and approve property budgets, forecasts, and variance reports Monitor rent collections, vacancy, delinquency, and operating expenses Partner with accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and controls Identify opportunities to improve NOI while maintaining compliance and resident satisfaction Lease-Up Oversight

Lead and support an active lease-up, including:

Marketing and outreach strategy Compliance-driven applicant screening and waitlist management Coordination with ownership, developers, and compliance teams

Ensure lease-up milestones are met on schedule and in accordance with program requirements Rehabilitation & Capital Projects

Provide operational oversight during a property rehabilitation Coordinate with construction, asset management, and ownership teams Ensure resident communication plans are executed effectively Monitor operational impacts during rehab and support smooth transitions post-completion Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate on-site Property Managers and key staff Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork Support staff development and succession planning across the region Address performance issues promptly and effectively Stakeholder Communication

Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, investors, lenders, and regulatory agencies Prepare and present operational updates and performance reports Collaborate cross-functionally with asset management, compliance, maintenance, and construction teams Qualifications

Minimum

5–7 years

of progressive property management experience, including

regional or multi-site oversight Demonstrated experience with

RD, LIHTC, and HUD programs

(all required) Experience overseeing

lease-ups and/or rehab projects strongly preferred Strong understanding of affordable housing compliance, operations, and financial performance Proven leadership experience managing and developing on-site teams Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills Ability to travel regularly within the assigned region Preferred Certifications

COS, CPO, HCCP, SHCM, or similar affordable housing certifications CPM or ARM a plus What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience Performance-based incentives Professional development and training opportunities Opportunity to work on meaningful housing initiatives that make a real impact PK Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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