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Operations Manager | Property Management

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English, Spanish

Other Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Management
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Organizational Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Minimum of 3 years of property management experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership or operations management experience
  • Fluent English and Spanish communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong understanding of leasing, vacancy management, unit turns, maintenance coordination, rent collections, lease renewals, and property operations

Requirements:

  • Oversee daily operations across the Miami and Orlando property management portfolio
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team spanning leasing, operations, maintenance coordination, and business development
  • Manage maintenance operations and vendor relationships
  • Oversee rent collection processes across the portfolio

Job description

Job Title: Operations Manager | Property Management

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Location: Remote LATAM (Supporting Miami & Orlando, Florida Markets)
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (EST)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a growing property management company serving rental owners and tenants throughout the Miami and Orlando markets.

This is a leadership role responsible for ensuring operational excellence across leasing, maintenance coordination, client relations, rent collection, renewals, and property operations. You will lead a team of six professionals while driving accountability, efficiency, and performance across the organization.

The ideal candidate is an experienced property management leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing people and processes, and is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for both property owners and residents.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operations

  • Oversee daily operations across the Miami and Orlando property management portfolio.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team spanning leasing, operations, maintenance coordination, and business development.
  • Conduct weekly team meetings to review priorities, outstanding tasks, and operational performance.
  • Ensure proper staffing and resource allocation across departments.
  • Establish and manage KPIs for team members and departments.
  • Hold employees, vendors, and tenants accountable to company standards and timelines.
  • Create operational consistency and improve workflows across the organization.

Leasing & Occupancy Management

  • Oversee leasing operations and vacancy management.
  • Ensure listings are accurate, competitive, and marketed effectively.
  • Monitor occupancy performance and vacancy trends.
  • Ensure vacant units are leased quickly while maintaining tenant quality standards.
  • Manage lease renewal processes and rental rate adjustments.
  • Monitor leasing performance metrics and implement improvements as needed.

Unit Turns & Property Operations

  • Oversee the unit turn process from move-out to move-in.
  • Ensure unit turns are completed on time and within budget.
  • Coordinate vendors, maintenance teams, and operational staff throughout the process.
  • Monitor turn costs and identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
  • Ensure units meet company quality standards prior to occupancy.

Owner & Client Relations

  • Serve as a key point of contact for property owners.
  • Respond to owner concerns and operational inquiries promptly.
  • Maintain strong owner relationships through proactive communication.
  • Ensure seamless onboarding of new clients and properties.
  • Support owner retention and long-term satisfaction.

Maintenance Coordination

  • Manage maintenance operations and vendor relationships.
  • Ensure work orders are completed efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Monitor maintenance response and resolution times.
  • Coordinate communication between tenants, owners, and vendors.
  • Ensure property inspections are scheduled and completed on time.
  • Monitor maintenance expenses and service quality.

Financial Operations & Collections

  • Oversee rent collection processes across the portfolio.
  • Monitor delinquency reports and collection performance.
  • Ensure notices and legal actions are initiated promptly when necessary.
  • Support eviction processes in accordance with company procedures and local regulations.
  • Monitor maintenance and turn expenses against budget.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational profitability while maintaining service quality.

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Develop and improve operational workflows and procedures.
  • Implement accountability systems and performance tracking.
  • Support process automation and operational efficiencies.
  • Ensure consistent use of company software and operational tools.
  • Identify opportunities to improve owner, tenant, and employee experiences.


What Makes You a Perfect Fit?

  • Strong leader who can motivate and hold teams accountable.
  • Highly organized with exceptional follow-through.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Strong communicator comfortable working with owners, tenants, vendors, and employees.
  • Results-oriented and driven by operational performance.
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Proactive and self-directed in a remote environment.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Able to balance customer service, operational efficiency, and financial performance.

Required Experience & Skills (Minimum)

  • Minimum of 3 years of property management experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership or operations management experience.
  • Experience managing multi-functional teams.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Leasing
    • Vacancy management
    • Unit turns
    • Maintenance coordination
    • Rent collections
    • Lease renewals
    • Evictions
    • Property operations
  • Fluent English and Spanish communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Experience managing operations in a remote environment.
  • Excellent relationship management and communication abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple properties, projects, and priorities simultaneously.

Ideal Experience & Skills

  • Experience managing operations across multiple geographic markets.
  • Experience with residential and commercial property management.
  • Experience implementing operational processes and performance metrics.
  • Familiarity with:
    • Buildium
    • QuickBooks
    • Monday.com
  • Experience utilizing automation and technology to improve efficiency.
  • Experience leading growing property management organizations.

Tech Stack & Tools

  • QuickBooks
  • Monday.com
  • Google Workspace
  • Property Management Software
  • Communication & Collaboration Platforms
  • Buildium (Preferred)


What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

An Operations Manager's day focuses on leading teams, resolving operational challenges, monitoring performance, and ensuring property management processes run efficiently.

You will:

  • Meet with team members and department leads.
  • Review leasing activity, vacancies, and occupancy metrics.
  • Monitor maintenance requests and vendor performance.
  • Follow up on owner concerns and onboarding activities.
  • Review rent collections and delinquency reports.
  • Coordinate unit turns and property inspections.
  • Track operational KPIs and team performance.
  • Resolve escalated issues and remove operational roadblocks.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.

In essence: you are responsible for ensuring the property management operation runs efficiently, teams remain accountable, owners stay satisfied, and tenants receive exceptional service.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

  • Occupancy rate.
  • Average days-to-fill vacancies.
  • Unit turn completion time.
  • Turn costs versus budget.
  • Rent collection rate.
  • Delinquency and eviction performance.
  • Lease renewal rate.
  • Rental rate growth on renewals.
  • Work order completion and resolution times.
  • Maintenance cost per unit.
  • Inspection completion rate.
  • Owner satisfaction and retention.
  • Team performance and accountability metrics.

Why Join Us?

  • Fully remote leadership opportunity.
  • Direct impact on the growth and success of a rapidly expanding property management company.
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team.
  • Significant ownership and autonomy within the organization.
  • Collaborative and growth-focused culture.
  • Opportunity to improve systems, processes, and operational performance.
  • Long-term growth potential for successful leaders.

Interview Process

  1. Initial Application Review
  2. Intro Video
  3. Property Management Operations Assessment
  4. Client Interview
  5. Offer & Onboarding

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