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Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of affordable, market-rate, and commercial properties in the Midwest Region (Illinois/Wisconsin)

Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of affordable, market-rate, and commercial properties in the Midwest Region (Illinois/Wisconsin)Position Summary:Reporting to the General Manager, the Area Manager is responsible for executing strategic operations across their assigned portfolio. This leadership role supervises site-level staff, coordinates with internal departments (construction, accounting, HR), and manages relationships with vendors, government agencies, and residents.Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee property operations including budgeting, financial reporting, capital planning, and compliance
• Supervise and train on-site staff, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management
• Coordinate maintenance, unit turnovers, and capital improvements
• Ensure compliance with HUD and affordable housing regulations
• Lead resident relations, marketing strategies, and lease compliance
• Conduct regular property inspections and risk management practices
• Partner with the construction team and senior leadership on operational initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, real estate, or related field
• 5–7 years of property management experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Yardi preferred
• Must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and professional integrity
• Willingness to travel within Illinois and Wisconsin

Company DescriptionPrairie Management & Development, Inc. (PMD) is a mission-driven property development and management firm with over 40 years of industry experience. PMD's primary focus is to provide, through construction and preservation, clean, safe and affordable housing for the residents, including for some who are most in need. The company owns and/or manages 40+ projects, all of which are located in the Midwest. Company headquarters is located on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago.Prairie Management & Development, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Prairie Management & Development, Inc. (PMD) is a mission-driven property development and management firm with over 40 years of industry experience. PMD's primary focus is to provide, through construction and preservation, clean, safe and affordable housing for the residents, including for some who are most in need. The company owns and/or manages 40+ projects, all of which are located in the Midwest. Company headquarters is located on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Prairie Management & Development, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionSales and Management

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