Continental Properties is looking for a multifamily professional to join our team as an Area Manager of the Greater Chicago Area. The position is responsible for the successful operation of the residential apartment communities within your portfolio.

You will lead a team of Community Managers to act decisively to achieve results within your area/portfolio. Ensuring that all systems, processes, and workflows are being followed while providing outstanding customer service.

We are embracing a hybrid working environment and you can work both in the office and remote.

Position Specifics

• Full-Time

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular site visits to communities', and assess overall operational and financial goals set for your portfolio
• Motivate and engage your team, encouraging their continuous growth and development
• Provide clear leadership of company culture and goals
• Monitor compliance in all areas of the business to ensure employee practices follow organizational policies and applicable laws
• Prepare and manage budgets to meet the goals and contribute to Continental's CNOI
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills for Success:

• 4+ years of community management experience required
• Experience leading, developing, motivating, and managing teams
• Demonstrated experience in managing financials, sales, and marketing
• An ability to maintain dynamic interpersonal relationships
• Ability to travel and work a non-traditional schedule including evenings and weekends as needed

What Sets Us Apart:

Continental Properties is a great place to work, as evidenced by our consecutive Top Workplace awards. Here are some of the reasons that our team members vote for us as a Top Workplace:

• A company culture that encourages innovation and empowers team members to act as leaders by providing the opportunities, training, and tools essential to achieving a successful and meaningful career
• Industry-leading compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement, 6-weeks of paid parental leave, 401(k) with company match and company provided life and disability insurance
• An excellent work environment with potential for long-term growth in the industry, paid professional memberships and professional activities (conferences and workshops) and a tuition and certification reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and lucrative vacation time; half days on Fridays during designated months
• Participation in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members based on the success of the company as measured against clearly defined goals
• For team members who are interested, informal offsite gatherings and company sponsored lunches on a monthly basis
• Frequent communication from executive management, including interactive quarterly lunch discussions on strategic progress and an annual "State of the Company" meeting
• 6-weeks paid parental leave with family-forming & fertility benefits
• On-demand mental health support and an employee assistance program
• You Belong Here Committee focused on promoting and inclusive and equitable work environment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team