Location: Charlotte,NC, USA
Intro
At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth - and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.
Job Overview
As Director of Operations, you are a change agent in taking an entrepreneurial approach to leading the operations of a multimillion dollar, multifamily portfolio comprised of apartment home communities.
Roles You Will Play
The Business Owner
* Run your own asset operations mini-empire by building on your already vast knowledge of the real estate world
* Act as the COO of your portfolio by overseeing and shaping its day-to-day operations
* Oversee fiduciary planning and governance, assess performance, create action plans to exceed goals, and engage in creative problem-solving - especially when it comes to residents
* Operate with a forward-thinking mindset, maintaining an awareness of growth and the capability to scale larger
The Team Leader
* Function as the executive presence among your community teams by setting the tone for how they operate and putting them in the position to score a winning goal every time
* Mold and grow your community teams according to the culture and goals of your portfolio
* Serve as a mentor who celebrates your teams' successes and converts their slipups into positive learning experiences
* Trust that your teams know how to make the right calls because you've set them up to do so and you lead by example
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The Strategic Partner
* Collaborate with your Director of Investments to ensure that each community in your shared portfolio is performing in accordance with its business plan
* Form constructive partnerships with your regional support teams (Marketing, Facilities, and Training), Construction Management team (during renovations), and Operations Support team for maximum performance success
* Display your in-depth understanding of managing budgets and executing financial success in your partnership with the Investment team and as you get hands-on with acquisitions and building pro forma
The Impact You Can Make
* You thrive in the fast-paced, challenging day-to-day life of your communities, where you're accountable for the success of many.
* Your teams are highly motivated and know that they can always turn to you for inspiration on how to find solutions to any problem that arises.
* Your portfolio's operations are in lock-step with each asset's business plan, and each of your communities is performing in line with strategic goals.
Building Blocks of Success
* Solid 3+ years background in multimillion dollar, multisite operations, and P&L management
* Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or related field
* Demonstrated success with innovative, large team leadership
* Superior record of improving business results and sophisticated business plan execution
* Diehard commitment to empathetic, creative customer service
Outro
At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all - to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest.
Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life - where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people - possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email ...@cortland.com or call 404.###.####. Cortland is a drug-free workplace. Cortland participates in e-verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.