Remote Regional Operations Manager Jobs in Decatur, AL

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Arlington Properties: Remote - Regional Travel Required | Full-Time | Exempt

At Arlington Properties, Regional Managers don’t just oversee properties — they shape the success of entire portfolios. We’re looking for a people-first leader to take full ownership of a multifamily portfolio: developing high-performing teams, partnering with ownership groups, and driving the financial and operational results that matter.

This is a remote role with regular travel to your communities (expect to be in the field approximately 50% of the time). You’ll report to the Regional Vice President and serve as the strategic and operational hub for your region. If you thrive on variety — one day coaching a property manager through a tough personnel call, the next reviewing a capital project or presenting occupancy data to an owner — this role was built for you.

• Direct access to executive leadership and ownership groups
• Real influence over portfolio strategy, not just execution
• Diverse portfolio spanning multiple markets across 16 states
• Strong culture of collaboration and professional development
• High-visibility role with genuine career advancement opportunities

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options available
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match — 50% of the first 8% you contribute
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — confidential counseling and support at no cost
• Employee rent discounts (where applicable)
• Ongoing leadership development and training
• Additional voluntary benefit options available, including supplemental life, short-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage

• Full operational oversight of a multifamily portfolio — performance, compliance, and team culture
• Hiring, training, coaching, and when necessary, separating property managers and on-site staff
• Regular community inspections with detailed written follow-through to site teams and leadership
• Annual budget preparation and ongoing variance monitoring; keeping senior management informed of meaningful deviations
• Market analysis, competitive surveys, and rent optimization recommendations
• Capital improvement oversight — coordinating projects, securing approvals, and keeping communities in top shape
• Smooth onboarding of newly acquired communities into the Arlington Properties portfolio
• Owner and stakeholder communications — timely, transparent, and solutions-focused
• Ensuring Fair Housing compliance and adherence to company policies across all communities
• Approving advertising campaigns and supporting resident retention programs across your region

• An experienced multi-site property management leader who thrives in a fast-moving, field-based role
• A communicator who can hold a room with owners, motivate on-site staff, and handle resident escalations with equal ease
• Financially fluent — you read an operating statement and immediately spot what needs attention
• Process-oriented but people-first: you build systems that make your teams better, not bureaucracy that slows them down
• A strategic thinker who spots opportunities and solves problems before they become patterns
• Ready to hit the road — your communities need you present, not just available by email

Apply now and tell us about the portfolio you’re most proud of. We review every application and move quickly for the right candidate.

Arlington Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.

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• 3–5 years of multi-site property management experience strongly preferred; candidates with demonstrated portfolio complexity considered
• Experience overseeing a portfolio of 1,200+ units
• Direct experience managing and preparing property-level budgets
• CPM, CAM, or ARM designation required — or active candidacy in one of these programs
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time
• BA/BS degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and auto insurance required
• Proficiency with property management software and standard office tools