When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.
ResponsibilitiesWe’re creating places people are proud to call home and supporting teams who take pride in delivering hospitality-focused experiences every day all while building lasting, meaningful careers along the way. Backed by Hines, a global real estate investment, development, and property management firm, Hines Living is one of the firm’s highest-conviction growth priorities, expanding rapidly across North America. Come grow with us!
As the Senior Community Manager with Hines, you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of an assigned property including managing the team members and daily activities, achieving established budgeted financial and operational goals, and ensuring that the operation of the property complies with Hines’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provides leadership and support to team members, ensuring each role has the tools and resources to meet and/or exceed their expectations. Promotes a collaborative, team work mindset.
Provides input into the development of budgets for the property by analyzing and evaluating financial statements, reviewing current and projected marketing information, and accessing operational reports that establish historic and predict performance patterns
Meets targeted revenues by setting rent rates, ensuring rent and fees are collected and posted in a timely manner, making financial bank deposits, and preparing and reviewing monthly financial status reports
Approves invoices from vendors, contractors, and service providers for payment by reconciling work performed or products purchased and ensuring validity of certificates of insurance
Controls expenditures by staying within the constraints of the approved budget and manages the balance and maintenance of the petty cash fund
Oversees the lease enforcement process by approving prospective resident applications, renewal leases, conducts periodic apartment inspections, follows proper notice requirements, evicts residents, and collects late fees and other charges as allowable and stated in the terms of the lease
Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by responding to complaints, questions, and requests in a timely manner, and taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues
Ensures the property’s maintenance team members comply with the Hines’s standards with respect to responding and completing resident service requests
Conducts regular property inspections and takes appropriate actions to ensure that the physical aspects of the property, grounds, buildings, and amenities meet established standards for safety, cleanliness, and general appearance and appeal
Assists in managing the client/owner relationship by meeting with the owners, conducting property tours, providing updates and information about the property’s performance, and responding to owner requests as needed
Promotes client satisfaction and retention through timely reporting and on-going communication about the performance of the property and responds quickly and with urgency to client/owner concerns, issues, questions, and requests
Provides leadership to the team by interviewing, hiring, and training team members, and by managing their performance in accordance with Company policies, values, and business practices
Conducts pricing reviews and implements approved strategy to meet or exceed market and ownership goals
Active involvement in local apartment association(s) ensuring latest local jurisdictional requirements are implemented in a timely fashion
Minimum Requirements include:
- High school diploma or equivalent from accredited institution; college degree is a plus.
Five or more years’ experience as a residential community/property manager or leadership role in related industry
Experience managing 400+ units, single, or combined sites
Experience with more complex and/or mixed-use properties a plus
Experience with property management software preferred; Entrata experience a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property management software in order to complete required reports
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Though occurrences are rare, be accessible 24 hours a day in case of an emergency and perform on-site operations management during natural disasters
Transfer properties and work overtime as business needs deem appropriate
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
This position is fully on-site and requires working from the assigned property five days per week
- Compensation: $123,600 - $130,000
At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.
While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.
Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
- Five or more years of experience as a residential community or property manager, or in a related leadership role
- Experience managing 400 or more units across single or combined sites
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property management software
- Strong customer service orientation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Availability 24 hours a day for emergencies and on-site operations during natural disasters
- Ability to transfer properties and work overtime as business needs require
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to work fully on-site at the assigned property five days per week
- College degree
- Experience with complex or mixed-use properties
- Experience with property management software; Entrata experience
Hines Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hines and has not been reviewed or approved by Hines.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage starts immediately and spans medical, vision, dental, behavioral health, and prescriptions. The breadth and immediacy indicate a robust healthcare offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave is substantial, complemented by family-planning benefits such as IVF, adoption, and surrogacy. This depth signals strong support for diverse family needs.
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Retirement Support — A matched 401(k) with early vesting supports long-term savings. The structure underscores an emphasis on financial security beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Hines is a global real estate investment, development and property manager. The firm was founded by Gerald D. Hines in 1957 and now operates in 30 countries. We manage nearly $96B in high-performing assets across residential, logistics, retail, office, and mixed-use strategies. Our local teams serve 480 properties totaling nearly 241 million square feet globally. We are committed to a net zero carbon target by 2040 without buying offsets. To learn more about Hines, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2022.






