Area Manager

Job Title: Area Manager
Hourly: $40.00/Hour - $44.00/Hour

Schedule: Full-Time - 4 Days a Week Visiting Sites

Locations: Shoreline,WA, Kent, WA, Tukwila, WA, Federal Way, WA, West Seattle, WA, Bellevue,WA, Kirkland, WA

Empowered to Grow. Supported to Succeed. Inspired to Lead.

At Coast Property Management, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers. We know that when we invest in our people, everything else falls into place: stronger teams, thriving communities, and better lives for those we serve.

At Coast, we support your success — so you can lead with confidence, grow with purpose, and make an impact every day.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Area Manager to oversee multiple apartment communities, lead on-site teams, and drive operational success. This role is responsible for property performance, occupancy, financial results, team development, and delivering exceptional resident experiences. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, multi-site property management experience, and a passion for building high-performing teams.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

This Is More Than a Job — It’s Your Opportunity to Make a Difference

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee operational and financial management of 10-20 apartment communities in an assigned geographic region
• Maintain detailed knowledge of competitive properties and market knowledge of all assets in portfolio
• Assist in pitching business to prospective new clients
• Prepare annual budgets, including capital expenditure budgets, or review and authorize budgets submitted by others
• Prepare monthly owner’s reports and quarterly financial reviews
• Create value for clients through meeting NOI and revenue goals
• Ensure occupancy targets are achieved through leasing and resident retention
• Contribute to creation of and ensure execution of marketing plans for communities within assigned portfolio
• Oversee execution of proactive and timely reputation management strategies via social media – ratings, reviews, responses
• Perform regular property inspections to ensure buildings are up to government and environmental regulations
• Oversee planning and construction of tenant improvements and interior design
• Ensure operational execution yields consistently strong resident satisfaction survey results
• Actively participate in the hiring process
• Leverage a succession plan to anticipate needs and develop talent
• Manage performance issues in a timely and effective manner
• Ensure employee compliance with the Washington State Residential Landlord & Tenant Act
• Affordable site experience required.

Qualifications -This position carries supervisory responsibilities. 

• College education preferred (Experience will be taken into consideration above education.)
• Institutional investor and/or 3rd party management experience required
• 5 years of supervisory Property Management experience
• 2 Years of Regional Manager or Asset Manager experience
• Real Estate License Preferred
• Industry certifications
• Proficiency with property management software platforms (preferably Yardi and ResMan)
• Expertise in multiple Affordable Housing Programs, including RD, TC, HUD 
• Experience with acquisition rehab projects, lease-ups, and new construction 
• Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Strong financial aptitude and analytical skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive