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Community Manager

Allier Foley & Allier Gulf Shores | Foley & Gulf Shores, Alabama

Join the LMS Team

At LMS Investment Management, we believe great communities start with great people.

Our team is made up of neighbors serving neighbors, and we're passionate about creating exceptional places to live while delivering outstanding experiences for our residents, investors, and team members.

Our mission is simple:
Create Community. Create Value.

We accomplish this by living our core values every day:

• Transparency
• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Integrity

When you join LMS, you're not just accepting a job, you’re building a rewarding career with a company that invests in its people, encourages growth, and recognizes success.

About the Opportunity

LMS is seeking an experienced Community Manager to oversee operations for Allier Foley and Allier Gulf Shores, two premier Build-to-Rent communities on Alabama's Gulf Coast.

This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, resident satisfaction, and team development while protecting the owner's investment. The ideal candidate is an experienced multifamily leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, delivering exceptional customer service, and creating communities residents are proud to call home.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operations of two Build-to-Rent communities.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and inspire on-site team members.
• Create a positive, accountable, and customer-focused culture.
• Ensure outstanding resident experiences by resolving concerns quickly and professionally.
• Oversee leasing performance, occupancy, renewals, and resident retention.
• Develop and execute marketing and outreach initiatives to maximize occupancy.
• Monitor property appearance through regular inspections and quality standards.
• Manage service request completion, make-ready schedules, and capital improvement projects.
• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets while monitoring expenses and maximizing NOI.
• Review financial reports and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Participate in ownership meetings, financial reviews, and property visits.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Partner closely with Regional Leadership and corporate support teams including HR, Accounting, Marketing, and IT.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience as a Community Manager with a multifamily property management company required. Yardi experience is preferred.
• Experience overseeing multiple communities or large assets preferred.
• Build-to-Rent experience is a plus.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operating expenses.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and property management best practices.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Walk the property daily, including climbing stairs.
• Perform routine property inspections.
• Show homes and deliver resident communications.

Why LMS?

At LMS, we believe our people make the difference.

We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas matter, your leadership is valued, and your career can continue to grow. Our leaders are empowered to make decisions, solve problems, and create exceptional communities while receiving support from an experienced corporate team.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, make an impact, and grow with a company that's continuing to invest in the Southeast, we'd love to meet you.

About LMS Investment Management

LMS is a vertically integrated real estate investment and management company specializing in multifamily housing, Build-to-Rent communities, development, construction, and property management.

For more than 20 years, we've successfully served communities throughout the Southeast while managing over $1.5 billion in assets and more than $150 million in active construction and development projects.

Everything we do is guided by one mission:

Create Community. Create Value.