VP, Residential Properties

VP, Residential Properties – Red Bank, NJ $175,000 - $250,000 base salary + annual bonus | Full-time | Office-based in Red Bank with regular travel to properties across New Jersey and North Carolina Denholtz is looking for a senior residential operator to lead our multifamily portfolio and the teams that run it. You’ll own the operating performance of five apartment communities - four in New Jersey and one in North Carolina - including occupancy, leasing, resident experience, maintenance, budgets, and net operating income.

You’ll also lead lease-up of new communities as they come out of development. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll work closely with ownership, asset management, development, and accounting, and you’ll build and lead the property management team. This is a hands-on leadership role with real ownership over how our communities are run.

What you’ll do Own the operating results of the multifamily portfolio, including occupancy, rent growth, revenue, expense control, and net operating income (NOI), against annual budgets Build annual operating and capital budgets for each property, review monthly financials and variances, and reforecast as needed Lead leasing, marketing, renewals, pricing strategy, and tenant screening, and drive resident retention Lead lease-up of newly delivered communities with the development team, from pre-opening staffing, systems, and marketing through stabilization Oversee affordable housing compliance, including income certifications, agency reporting, and NJHMFA requirements where applicable Hire, train, and lead property managers, superintendents, maintenance technicians, porters, and leasing staff, and set staffing models and labor-cost controls across sites Oversee maintenance operations, unit turns, preventive maintenance, and capital projects, and manage vendor and service contracts Manage rent collections, delinquency, and the landlord-tenant court process Ensure compliance with New Jersey and North Carolina landlord-tenant law, fair housing, local rent ordinances, building codes, inspections, and registrations Work with union-represented building staff where applicable Standardize policies, procedures, and onboarding across residential sites, and make full use of Yardi and our property systems Provide operating assumptions to support acquisitions, development underwriting, and refinancings, and deliver regular portfolio reports to ownership and partners What we’re looking for 10+ years of multifamily property management experience, including at least 5 years overseeing multiple properties or a regional portfolio A track record of improving occupancy, revenue, and NOI with full budget accountability Experience leading lease-ups of new construction communities Strong knowledge of New Jersey landlord-tenant law and fair housing requirements; North Carolina experience is a plus Experience leading onsite teams, including maintenance staff; union experience is a plus Strong financial skills: budgeting, variance analysis, and advanced Excel Proficiency in Yardi Voyager or similar property management software Bachelor’s degree preferred Affordable housing compliance experience (LIHTC, NJHMFA, or municipal affordable programs), a CPM or ARM designation, and a New Jersey real estate license are a plus Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel regularly to properties, including periodic overnight travel to North Carolina What you get Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications, and offers above the posted range may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Annual performance bonus Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays Professional development support About Denholtz Denholtz is a family-founded real estate company that has been developing, owning, and managing properties for more than 70 years. Our portfolio of roughly 2 million square feet spans multifamily, industrial, office, and retail properties in New Jersey, North Carolina and Florida.

We build and care for our properties for the long haul, and we’re growing our development platform for the next chapter. Denholtz is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.