Job Description

Director of Property Management

Location: Charleston, SC

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $85,000–$120,000 base salary + 20% performance-based bonus

About the Company

Join a fast-moving, rapidly growing commercial real estate investment firm with a diverse portfolio that includes retail, industrial, and storage properties . This organization values integrity, accountability, and operational excellence and is seeking a proven leader to help scale property management operations while building strong teams and processes.

The Opportunity

The Director of Property Management will serve as a hands-on leader responsible for operations, people leadership, and strategic execution across the portfolio. This role manages two direct reports (Property Managers) and works closely with ownership and leadership to implement strong SOPs, improve performance, and support continued growth.

This is a role for someone who can make confident, sound decisions independently , communicate proactively, and lead without needing constant direction.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, coach, and develop property management staff with a focus on accountability, ownership, and results
• Provide oversight to property operations while maintaining strong tenant and vendor relationships
• Identify and execute property improvement initiatives and capital projects in partnership with Leasing
• Build and implement scalable processes, SOPs, and operational foundations

Property Operations & Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day operations for retail, industrial, and storage assets
• Ensure properties meet standards for cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct regular property inspections, audits, and incident response
• Stay current on legislation, industry trends, and best practices

Financial Management

• Develop and manage operating budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Oversee rent collections, CAM reconciliations, tenant billbacks, and vendor payments
• Supervise accounting practices using Yardi Breeze
• Approve vendor contracts and capital projects, ensuring insurance and documentation compliance

Tenant & Vendor Relations

• Maintain strong tenant relationships through proactive communication and swift issue resolution
• Enforce lease terms, manage disputes, and support tenant retention
• Lead vendor selection, negotiation, and performance management

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves:

• Integrity above all : self-aware, honest about mistakes, coachable, and accountable
• Proven leadership experience
• Strong decision-making ability with confidence to act independently
• Results-oriented, execution-focused, and operationally strong
• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable creating structure and SOPs in a growing organization
• “Humble and hungry” mindset

Experience:

• 5+ years of commercial property management experience
• Prior experience managing people (Director title not required)
• Experience in smaller or mid-sized property management firms welcomed
• Strong working knowledge of Yardi Breeze and property management accounting
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Property Management, Finance, or related field preferred

Why This Role

• Objective, performance-based bonus structure
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization
• Autonomy to lead, improve operations, and drive results
• Collaborative leadership team that values ownership and execution

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