About the role
Job Description
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Property Manager – Multi-Location Residential Portfolio
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of privately owned residential properties, including houses, villas, vacation homes, and short-term rental/Airbnb-type properties across multiple locations.
The ideal candidate should be based in, or able to work extensively across, New York, Florida/Tampa, and Puerto Rico, and must be flexible to travel frequently between properties as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the day-to-day operations and upkeep of multiple residential properties across different locations.
* Oversee houses, villas, vacation properties, and short-term rental/BnB properties owned by management.
* Coordinate housekeeping, landscaping, maintenance, repairs, pest control, pool services, utilities, security, and other property services.
* Identify maintenance issues proactively and ensure repairs are completed promptly and to a high standard.
* Manage and supervise local vendors, contractors, housekeepers, handymen, and other service providers.
* Obtain quotations, negotiate vendor pricing, approve work within agreed guidelines, and track expenses.
* Conduct regular property inspections and maintain detailed checklists for each location.
* Ensure properties are fully prepared before the owner's, management's, family members', or guests' arrival.
* Coordinate arrivals, departures, cleaning schedules, linen management, supplies, groceries, and other property-specific requirements when needed.
* Manage short-term rental operations where applicable, including guest readiness, cleaning turnovers, maintenance coordination, and issue resolution.
* Maintain inventories of furniture, appliances, equipment, keys, access cards, household supplies, and other property assets.
* Track utility bills, maintenance contracts, insurance-related property documentation, permits, and recurring services.
* Respond quickly to emergencies such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, security, storm, or property damage issues.
* Provide management with regular updates on property condition, upcoming maintenance, expenditures, and significant issues.
* Develop reliable local vendor networks in each geography rather than depending on a single centralized team.
* Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with management-owned properties and personal matters.
Candidate Profile
* Prior experience managing high-end residences, luxury villas, vacation homes, hospitality properties, serviced apartments, Airbnb/short-term rentals, or a multi-property residential portfolio.
* Comfortable managing properties located in different cities or states rather than operating from a single property.
* Strong vendor-management and facilities-management skills.
* Highly organized and capable of handling multiple issues simultaneously.
* Practical and hands-on; willing to inspect properties personally and resolve operational problems rather than only coordinating remotely.
* Strong communication and reporting skills.
* Bilingual – English and Spanish strongly preferred, particularly given the Puerto Rico and Florida responsibilities.
* Comfortable communicating with household staff, contractors, guests, vendors, and senior management.
* Able to work independently with limited supervision.
* Willing and able to travel frequently between New York, Florida/Tampa, Puerto Rico, and other locations as required.
* Availability to respond to urgent property matters outside normal business hours when necessary.
* Valid driver's license and ability to travel domestically.
Preferred Background
Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:
Luxury Residential Property Management, Estate Management, Family Office Property Management, Hospitality Operations, Villa/Resort Management, Airbnb/STR Operations, Facilities Management, or Private Household/Estate Management.
The role would particularly suit someone who combines the service mindset of hospitality with the operational discipline of a professional property manager.
I would title this “Multi-Property Residential / Estate Manager” rather than simply “Property Manager” if these are management-owned private homes. It will attract candidates accustomed to handling high-end residences and owner requirements rather than conventional apartment-building leasing.
Qualifications
Candidate Profile
* Prior experience managing high-end residences, luxury villas, vacation homes, hospitality properties, serviced apartments, Airbnb/short-term rentals, or a multi-property residential portfolio. * Comfortable managing properties located in different cities or states rather than operating from a single property. * Strong vendor-management and facilities-management skills. * Highly organized and capable of handling multiple issues simultaneously. * Practical and hands-on; willing to inspect properties personally and resolve operational problems rather than only coordinating remotely. * Strong communication and reporting skills. * Bilingual – English and Spanish strongly preferred, particularly given the Puerto Rico and Florida responsibilities. * Comfortable communicating with household staff, contractors, guests, vendors, and senior management. * Able to work independently with limited supervision. * Willing and able to travel frequently between New York, Florida/Tampa, Puerto Rico, and other locations as required. * Availability to respond to urgent property matters outside normal business hours when necessary. * Valid driver's license and ability to travel domestically.
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