Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Regional Operations Manager reports to the Regional Vice President of Property Management and is responsible for assisting the Regional Vice President of Property Management in the coordination of established regional operating strategies. The Regional Operations Manager’s objective is to effectively organize and coordinate field-level reporting requirements to align with monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate calendar requirements; and to act as a regional-level liaison for field teams within their assigned region.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Prepare/update reports, memos, letters, presentations, and other documents, using Microsoft Office applications (including Excel and PowerPoint)
Organize, track, and file all property management deliverables and general corporate-related documents (both Hard and Soft files), following up as needed to ensure compliance with applicable deadlines or team objectives
Create Excel worksheets to organize large amounts of data and analyze data as necessary · Coordinate all travel arrangements (air, lodging, transportation, meal reservations, etc.)
Assist in organizing and collecting regional post-close obligations for new acquisitions and ensure that the weekly Transition Checklist is kept up to date by respective teams
Complete/coordinate regional tenant notification letters, establish Firmex sites, and gather lockbox, banking information, and other property information
Assist Regional Vice President of Property Management with property-level tasks, including review of service contracts and purchase orders
Manage and maintain contact databases, schedules/calendars for meetings, presentations, events, etc.
Assist in the preparation of quarterly, annual, and other ad hoc reporting documents · Prepare, submit, and reconcile expense reports in a timely manner
Perform various tasks including running reports in Yardi, collating property-level materials, and organizing materials for meetings, etc.
Maintain effective interdepartmental communication and act as liaison between field teams and critical departments
Coordinate and plan regional property management events
General office management duties, including sorting and distributing mail to internal & external team members. Prepare and send mail as needed.
Assist in companywide ESG goals by assisting in the coordination and collection of regional utility consumption information and other necessary reporting
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The position typically requires a minimum of 1-3 years of property management experience
Proven proficiency and advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet required. (Yardi experience a plus)
Demonstrated ability to be professional, presentable, articulate, organized, conscientious, dependable, polished, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment required.
Ability to work on multiple projects required. Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & ADDITIONAL NOTES
Reporting Relationships
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.
$90,000 - $105,000
The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
