A Director of Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a company or organization. Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates delivery of goods and services. Supervises staff, oversee projects and daily work activities. May have responsibility for managing supplies and materials, budgets or customer relations; may serve as liaison to senior management.
Director of Operations Sterling Jasper Properties•Workforce Housing Sterling Jasper Properties, Corp Abilene, TX Job Details Full-time $90,000•$110,000 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Project reporting Cost management Communication with suppliers Cost accounting analysis Vendor contracts Operational analysis Facilities maintenance management Accounts receivable management Property supervision Operations coordination Lease document preparation Bachelor's degree in business Legal risk management Construction payment processing Performance Reporting Client relationship development Lease negotiation Managing property portfolios Invoice payment processing Financial operations management Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in real estate Financial records management Cost analysis Real Estate Hospitality Management Vendor relationship management Vendor communication Contracts Housing services experience
Full Job Description Location:
Abilene, TX (with regular travel to Lubbock and Dallas)
Compensation:
$90,000•110,000 base, plus performance-based bonuses
Start Date:
Immediate About Sterling Jasper Properties Sterling Jasper Properties (SJP) delivers temporary workforce housing for construction crews and traveling field workers across Texas. We place teams into fully furnished, high-quality residences so contractors can stay focused on the work rather than the logistics of housing their people. Since our founding, we've grown from concept to a fast-scaling operator, and we're expanding our footprint throughout the Texas market.
Our mission is straightforward:
provide end-to-end temporary workforce housing that gives contractors and occupants a genuine peace of mind. The Role The Director of Operations owns the full lifecycle of our housing portfolio, from securing properties through master leases to preparing move-in-ready homes, placing and tracking residents, and coordinating with accounting to keep invoicing, owner payments, and vendor payments accurate and on time. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can build and refine the systems that allow a growing operation scale. Key Responsibilities Lease & Portfolio Management Source, negotiate, and execute master leases that grant SJP the right to place occupants as needed Grow and maintain the housing portfolio through new lease agreements Monitor portfolio operations day to day, resolve issues quickly, and improve processes for efficiency and resident experience Maintain organized records of all leases, contracts, and vendor agreements in our existing systems Move-In / Move-Out Operations Oversee complete property readiness, furnishing and equipping each home to an Airbnb-caliber standard for day-one move-in Conduct move-in and move-out inspections for all residences Assign residents to properties, maintain accurate real-time occupancy records, and coordinate relocations as needs require Ensure timely placement, high tenant satisfaction, and alignment with project timelines Serve as the primary point of contact for tenant concerns Vendor & Maintenance Coordination Manage relationships with cleaning crews and other service providers Coordinate maintenance and emergency repairs with property owners Set up and maintain utilities, internet, and recurring services as needed Operations & Financial Management Partner with accounting to ensure clients are invoiced correctly and owners and vendors are paid on time Oversee monthly invoicing, collections, and owner payments Track operating costs per residence and provide monthly reporting Conduct cost analysis to guide future lease and investment decisions Legal & Insurance Coordination Partner with legal counsel to ensure compliance with housing and rental law Coordinate insurance and risk-management coverage for occupants Respond to housing-related legal issues, claims, or disputes Business & Community Relations Manage SJP's Better Business Bureau accreditation and standing in Abilene Maintain strong relationships with construction-company clients Deliver regular occupancy and status reports to ownership Qualifications 3-5+ years in property operations, housing management, or a related field Strong negotiator with a proven record of securing favorable lease agreements Exceptional organization and attention to detail across people, properties, and payments Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams, especially accounting and external vendors Comfortable managing multiple properties and competing priorities at once Able to travel regularly to Abilene, Lubbock and other Texas markets requiring temporary workforce housing Preferred Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, hospitality, or a related field What We Offer Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses Company-provided SUV The opportunity to build and scale a growing workforce housing operation from the ground up A collaborative team with direct impact on the business and the people we house
