Director of Real Estate

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All on-site property management positions require criminal background screening. The nature of some of the duties outlined in the job description below involves access to the resident’s apartment homes and/or the resident’s personal and confidential information. We maintain a drug-free workplace. All property management positions require pre-employment drug screening. We also participate in E-VERIFY, a service of DHS and SSA, verifying the identity, and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work for the company.


About Legacy Partners:
Legacy Partners is a privately held real estate firm that owns, develops, and manages multifamily communities throughout the United States. Since 1968, we have developed more than 78,000 apartment homes and have worked with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, life insurance companies, and real estate companies. In addition to development, Legacy Partners provides management services for our own portfolio and other owners. Combined, we manage a portfolio of over 50 multifamily communities with more than 12,000 apartment homes with a gross value in excess of $3 billion.
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Job Summary:
Oversees daily operations, financial performance, and staffing for all apartment communities in the assigned portfolio. Responsible for hiring, training, and managing personnel; driving occupancy; executing marketing plans; and overseeing budgeting, forecasting, maintenance, capital improvements, and asset preservation. Also manages collections, evictions, refunds, and ensures safety and security. Must uphold owner standards, follow company policies and direction, and act with fairness, consistency, and cost-awareness. Requires a minimum of 5+ years of multi-site residential management or senior-level experience. This position reports to the Regional Vice President. This is a remote/ hybrid position that requires travel throughout the region.
 Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership – Supervise at least one Regional Portfolio Manager and support hiring, training, and performance management for all property staff. Conduct regular feedback sessions and annual reviews.
Budget & Financial Oversight – Create and manage operating and capital budgets. Review financial reports, approve expenses, and identify opportunities to increase income and reduce costs.
Operations & Compliance – Ensure properties meet all legal, safety, and Fair Housing requirements. Oversee vendor bids, maintenance issues, and major landscaping work.
Business Support – Assist with new business opportunities, due diligence, takeovers, and dispositions. Advise corporate and regional teams on key operational decisions.
Owner & Stakeholder Relations – Serve as the main contact for owners and asset managers. Communicate updates, performance, and strategies for assigned portfolios.
Marketing & Revenue Strategy – Review pricing, approve marketing plans, and ensure competitive positioning through regular market analysis. Support occupancy and renewal goals.
Resident Experience – Monitor satisfaction, develop curb appeal strategies, and guide on-site teams to improve retention and service quality.
Systems & Reporting – Use property management software to track performance, manage reporting, and follow up on tasks such as payroll, invoices, and property conditions.
Travel – Travel as needed to support teams and operations in other regions.
This job description is not intended to be all–inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range, including business requirements, prior experience, current skills, and geographical location.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
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Summary of Benefits*:
• Comprehensive Health Coverage—Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, group life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. A Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match is available for those enrolled in medical coverage. Benefits are offered for employees with a regular work schedule