Overview
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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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