The Role
Manages all day-to-day operations of a 440-unit apartment community, including team leadership, leasing, occupancy, resident retention, rent collection, budgeting, financial reporting, maintenance coordination, property appearance, compliance, and resident relations. The role hires, trains, and develops staff, monitors performance and expenses, resolves concerns, and partners with regional and corporate leadership to improve community results.
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Community Manager
The Winsted at Valley Ranch
10501 North MacArthur Boulevard
Irving, TX 75063
10501 North MacArthur Boulevard
Irving, TX 75063
Compensation: $70,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience, plus monthly performance bonus opportunities
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Lead a 440-Unit Apartment Community
Gaines Investment Trust is seeking an experienced Community Manager to lead The Winsted at Valley Ranch, a 440-unit apartment community in Irving, Texas.
We're looking for a proven multifamily leader who can develop a strong team, drive occupancy and financial performance, maintain high standards, and deliver an exceptional resident experience.
What You Will Do
- Lead the overall operations and performance of the community
- Hire, coach, and develop office and maintenance teams
- Drive leasing, occupancy, retention, and revenue
- Oversee collections, expenses, budgeting, and financial performance
- Maintain strong property standards and curb appeal
- Ensure service requests and apartment turns are completed promptly
- Build strong resident relationships and resolve concerns
- Ensure compliance with Fair Housing and company policies
What You Will Bring
- 3+ years of Community Manager experience in multifamily property management required
- Experience managing a larger community preferred
- Proven leadership and team development skills
- Strong knowledge of leasing, budgeting, financials, and property operations
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Yardi experience preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Flexibility to respond to occasional weekend or emergency needs
Why Gaines Investment Trust?
We own what we manage—and we're here for the long term. Since 1966, Gaines Investment Trust has built a growing portfolio by investing in and holding our communities for the long term. We have never lost a property to a lender and continue to grow our portfolio.
For our leaders, that means stability, growth, and the opportunity to see the long-term impact of their leadership.
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of Community Manager experience in multifamily property management
- Proven ability to lead, coach, develop, and hold teams accountable
- Strong understanding of leasing, occupancy, resident retention, and property operations
- Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, rent collection, expense management, and property performance
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and respond with urgency when needed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Professional appearance and commitment to exceptional customer service
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work weekends, extended hours, and respond to property emergencies as needed
- Experience managing a larger apartment community
- Yardi experience
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The Company
What We Do
Gaines Investment Trust (G.I.T.) is a 100% family-owned real estate investment and management company headquartered in San Diego, California. Established in 1966, it owns and operates more than 8,000 apartment units across six states and serves over 13,000 residents. The company focuses on long-term ownership and management of apartment communities, land, and strategic industrial and commercial investments for its residents and communities.
