Regional Manager

Regional Property Manager – USDA Rural Development Housing (Tennessee)

USDA Rural Development experience REQUIRED | Multifamily | Tax Credit

Brookside is hiring a Regional Property Manager with direct USDA Rural Development (RD) housing experience to oversee a Tennessee-based multifamily portfolio. This role provides regional oversight, USDA compliance leadership, and operational support for rural and workforce housing communities.

Candidates must have hands-on USDA RD property management experience. Experience with LIHTC / Tax Credit housing is strongly preferred.

Preferred location: Tennessee — Middle TN or Chattanooga area (regional travel required).

Key Responsibilities (Regional / USDA Focused)

• Oversee daily operations for a multi-site USDA Rural Development housing portfolio
• Ensure USDA RD compliance, reporting, certifications, and audit readiness
• Maintain compliance with USDA, LIHTC, and affordable housing regulations
• Support leasing, marketing, collections, occupancy, and resident retention
• Conduct regular property inspections for compliance, performance, and curb appeal
• Train, mentor, and supervise onsite Property Managers and Maintenance Supervisors
• Review financials, budgets, rent rolls, delinquencies, and operational KPIs
• Partner with leadership to improve portfolio performance and compliance outcomes

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of multifamily property management experience
• USDA Rural Development housing experience – REQUIRED
• Multi-site or regional property management experience preferred
• Tax Credit / LIHTC experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of USDA compliance, reporting, and audits
• Proven leadership experience supporting onsite teams
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to travel within Tennessee as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Annual merit increases