Regional Affordable Housing Property Manager
Location : Pittsburgh, PA (Home Base)
Regions Covered : Cincinnati, OH Dayton, OH Pittsburgh, PA Charleston, WV
Portfolio : 5 Affordable Housing Communities (200400 units each)
Travel : Regular regional travel required
Position Overview
The Regional Affordable Housing Property Manager, based in Pittsburgh, is responsible for providing operational, financial, and compliance oversight for a multi-state portfolio of affordable housing communities. This position leads and supports on-site Property Managers, ensuring each property meets occupancy, maintenance, compliance, and financial performance goals. The ideal candidate thrives in a leadership role, is highly knowledgeable in affordable housing programs, and is comfortable traveling throughout the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee operations for 5 affordable housing properties (200400 units each) across OH, PA, and WV.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and mentor for on-site Property Managers, providing coaching, direction, and performance feedback.
- Ensure full compliance with LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, and other affordable housing regulations.
- Monitor occupancy, leasing performance, waitlist management, renewals, and marketing efforts to maintain high census levels.
- Analyze budgets, financial reports, and property KPIs; recommend strategies to optimize NOI and control expenses.
- Conduct regular site visits across the regionfrom Pittsburgh as the base locationto inspect properties, meet with teams, and resolve operational challenges.
- Oversee maintenance operations, vendor performance, and capital improvement projects to maintain property quality and curb appeal.
- Ensure accurate use of Yardi , RealPage , or similar property management platforms for reporting, leasing, compliance, and financial tracking.
- Manage compliance processes including certifications, recertifications, and audit readiness.
- Promote resident satisfaction through strong customer service initiatives and community engagement.
- Communicate routinely with ownership, corporate leadership, and site teams on performance, risks, and action plans.
- Support hiring, training, and development of on-site staff across all properties.
- Travel frequently to Cincinnati, Dayton, and Charleston from the Pittsburgh base (estimated 5070%).
Qualifications
35+ years of multi-site or regional property management experience; affordable housing experience required.Strong understanding of LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing program rules.Experience managing 200+ unit communities.Proficiency with Yardi , RealPage , or related platforms.Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop cross-state teams.Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities.Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout OH, PA, and WV.Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.Preferred Skills
Experience with capital projects and vendor management.Financial acumen for budgeting, forecasting, and expense review.Ability to excel in a fast-paced, geographically diverse environment.