Job Description
Director of Real Estate Operations Hugh Management Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $150,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Operational analysis Certified Property Manager Property supervision Managing property portfolios Property leasing Bachelor's degree Property management company experience Property management
Full Job Description Director of Real Estate Operations Location:
Tampa, FL (Boutique portfolio focus in Historic Hyde Park) Reports To:
Ownership Position Type:
Full-time We are an entrepreneurial, high-integrity boutique Family Office seeking a high-impact Director of Real Estate Operations. We care deeply about our team, our community, our clients, and our properties. This is an intrapreneurial role designed for a battle-tested leader who wants the autonomy to run a premium real estate portfolio without corporate red tape. You will have the keys to optimize our high-performing portfolio of 13 boutique residential apartment and office buildings in historic Hyde Park. This is a "player-coach" role. You will pair strategic financial acumen with operational grit, directly managing our in-house maintenance and leasing teams while building the operational infrastructure to seamlessly onboard our next wave of acquisitions. What's in It for You:
Compensation & Benefits Competitive Base Salary:
$100,000 - $125,000 baseline matching your experience and operational grit. Performance Bonuses:
Lucrative financial upside that can exceed 20% of base salary, directly tied to portfolio performance, Net Operating Income (NOI), and occupancy optimization. Comprehensive Healthcare:
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options to support your health and well-being. Retirement Planning:
A 401(k) plan to help you secure your financial future. Paid Time Off:
Generous PTO and holiday schedule. True Autonomy:
Direct access to ownership without corporate bureaucracy, giving you the freedom to execute, innovate, and deliver visible impact. Premium Asset Exposure:
Direct stewardship over a uniquely charming, boutique footprint in Tampa's highly-desired historic Hyde Park submarket. Professional Growth:
Strategic positioning to build and scale your own operational playbook as our firm continuously evaluates and acquires new properties. Mission-Driven Workplace:
A supportive leadership environment that actively demonstrates deep care for the team, clients, and local community. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Optimization:
Maximize Net Operating Income (NOI) and maintain peak occupancy across our 9 boutique properties through smart revenue optimization, strategic cost control, and world-class client and resident retention. Team Leadership & Culture:
Embody our caring and high-integrity culture. Manage, schedule, and inspire an in-house maintenance crew and leasing personnel. Client & Tenant Relations:
Oversee relations with our residential apartment tenants and corporate clients, market vacancies specifically to creative sectors (like boutique businesses and tech firms) and build strong, high-integrity relationships across our portfolio. Vendor & CapEx Management:
Bid out capital and expense expenditures and negotiate service contracts to ensure high-quality, cost-effective execution. Data-Driven Operations:
Track/report/analyze operational and financial data to uncover actionable insights, tracking key trends to drive proactive asset management decisions and continuous efficiency gains. Robust Tooling:
Envision, implement and operationalize best-in-class systems and processes utilizing the latest AI, Yardi Breeze and other productivity tools Expansion Playbook:
Lead the operational transition for all new acquisitions. Design and execute a 30-60-90 day onboarding playbook to integrate new residential and commercial assets into our management ecosystem. Historic Preservation Compliance:
Maintain the charming appeal and structural integrity of our historic buildings. Expertly navigate Historic Preservation guidelines for all exterior maintenance and capital improvement projects. Qualifications Experience:
8+ years in property or asset management, featuring a proven, successful mix of residential apartment and commercial office experience. Track record of successfully operating a boutique portfolio. Exceptional organization and communication capabilities:
proven track record of transforming chaotic, fast-scaling real estate communities into highly predictable, legally compliant, and operationally efficient. Analytical Capability:
Advanced skills in operational and financial data analysis, with a demonstrated ability to translate raw numbers and reports into actionable business insights. Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, or Finance. Industry certifications a plus:
CPM, RPA, Caps, Yardi Advanced Certified. Software Mastery:
2+ years of hands-on experience managing portfolios, workflows, and reporting specifically within Yardi Breeze experience is a plus. Submarket Expertise:
Intimate familiarity with the South Tampa / Hyde Park rental market, local demographics, and established local vendor networks. Attributes:
High emotional intelligence, absolute integrity, entrepreneurial mindset, personal learning orientation that helps you and your organization scale. Pay:
$100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Experience:
Property management: 7 years (Required) Property leasing: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification:
Certified Property Manager (CPM) (Preferred) Real Property Administrator (RPA) (Preferred) Yardi Advanced Certified (Preferred) Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (Preferred) Work Location:
In person
