--- title: 'General Manager - Azzurra - Marina del Rey at Action Property Management' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/general-manager-azzurra-marina-del-rey-action-property-management-marina-del-rey-q7nptx215xbd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # General Manager - Azzurra - Marina del Rey at Action Property Management - **Company:** Action Property Management - **Location:** Marina Del Rey, CA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2025-11-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/actionlife/76f3a2cc-9279-415b-860b-53bf8067990c ## Job description ## Who We Are With a legacy spanning four decades, Action Property Management has become the premier choice for homeowner’s association management. Founded in 1984, Action began with a single client and a vision to elevate ethical and professional standards in the HOA industry. Our unwavering commitment to integrity, and professionalism coupled with our core values of excellence, innovation and care for people, continues to define us.  Today, as the largest privately owned HOA management company in the West, we proudly serve over 300 communities across 9 offices. Our success is fueled by a team of nearly 900 dedicated team members who genuinely love what they do and are dedicated to helping homeowners thrive and love where they live. ## About the Role The General Manager for Azzurra, serves as the trusted advisor to the Board of Directors and oversees all day-to-day operations of a luxury high rise residential community. The ideal candidate brings 5-7 years of HOA high rise onsite management, advanced project management expertise, deep financial acumen, and the proven ability to navigate complex issues, including litigation, structural defects, and multi-million-dollar budgets. Compensation: up to $190k depending upon experience + comprehensive benefits package Schedule: Monday -Friday business hours; available for evening board meetings and special events. ## Key Responsibilities - Provide strategic leadership and direction for all building operations, resident services, and onsite staff. - Serve as the Board’s primary advisor, offering clear guidance, sound judgment, and well-reasoned recommendations. - Manage operating and reserve budgets exceeding $7 million, ensuring financial integrity, forecasting accuracy, and effective cost controls. - Oversee capital improvement projects, vendor management, and long-term planning initiatives. - Lead responses to HOA litigation, construction/structural defect matters, and other legal or technical issues as they arise. - Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with residents, board members, vendors, and community partners. - Identify opportunities for process improvements, operational efficiencies, and risk mitigation. - Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing onsite team. ## What We're Looking For - Experienced Leader: Proven success managing large or complex residential communities, ideally high-rise, luxury, or hospitality environments. - Financial Expert: Strong financial management skills with experience overseeing large budgets ($7M+). - Project Management Pro: Extensive experience coordinating complex capital projects, repairs, and long-term planning. - Litigation-Savvy: Background in HOA litigation, construction defects, and legal processes affecting common interest communities. - Critical Thinker: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. - People-Oriented: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, influence, and build lasting relationships. - Trusted Advisor: Professional presence, emotional intelligence, and the ability to collaborate effectively with boards and stakeholders. - Designation. Minimum of a CMCA. PCAM preferred. Why Join Action Property Management? - Industry-leading training and professional development - Strong leadership support and a collaborative environment - Opportunity to manage one of the premier luxury communities in Los Angeles - Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits - Award-winning company culture—2025 Great Place to Work Certified ## Why You'll Love Working at Action At Action Property Management, we believe in creating an environment where you truly love where you work. We offer competitive pay and ample opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, 401(k) with company match, and life and disability support for qualifying team members. We also provide generous paid time off, including vacation hours, sick time, and company-observed holidays for qualifying team members. We are committed to investing in the infrastructure, technology, training, and tools you need to excel in your role. Our relentless dedication to our company values and culture ensures a workplace where you feel heard, supported, and valued.  Join us at Action Property Management and make a meaningful impact. Action Property Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Supports a Drug Free Workplace. Pursuant to the Los Angeles San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. ## #LI-MH1 ## About Action Property Management ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Action Property Management is the largest privately-owned homeowner association (HOA) management company in California, providing professional community management services to residential communities. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, no external funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Irvine, California, United States - **Founded**: 1984 - **Founders**: Jan Lhotka ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Real Estate / Community Association Management (HOA management) - **Target customers**: B2B – homeowner associations (HOAs), condominium boards, residential community developers, and luxury high-rise properties. Serves both large-scale master-planned communities and single-family home neighborhoods. - **Mission statement**: "Help people love where they live." ## Products & Services - **[HOA Management Services]**: Full-service management of community associations, including financial management, maintenance coordination, vendor oversight, compliance enforcement, and board support. Covers community types such as large-scale master-planned, high-rise, new development, condo/single-family homes, and hotel-residential. - **[SnapHOA Platform]**: Proprietary in-house developed software providing a digital hub for residents, board members, and management teams. Includes communication tools, work order tracking, document storage, and financial transparency. - **[360° Manager Support]**: Dedicated operational support for community managers, including training, legal resources, and technology tools to streamline daily tasks. - **[Board Education]**: Workshops and resources to help HOA board members understand governance, financials, and legal compliance. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available (privately held) - **Annual Revenue**: ~$38.9 million (LinkedIn estimate for 2025; may not reflect full company revenue) - **Key Metric**: Manages over 300 communities with 1,000+ team members (company reports: 850+ employees on About page, 1,000+ on Careers page; LinkedIn reports 362 employees – conflicting data) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Privately owned by CEO Matthew Holbrook (acquired in 2014); no external investors listed. - **Growth Signals**: - Expanded into Dallas, Texas, adding a new market outside California. - Headcount growth of 8.1% year-over-year per LinkedIn (though baseline differs from company figures). - 9 office locations across California and Texas. - Certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2025-2026 (89% of employees say it’s a great place to work vs. 57% U.S. average). ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale with local agility**: Largest privately-owned HOA manager in California, offering resources comparable to national firms while retaining local decision-making flexibility. - **Proprietary technology**: SnapHOA platform developed in-house, providing a competitive edge in resident and board communication. - **Ethical foundation**: Founded on ethics and professionalism in an industry historically plagued by unethical practices; this core value is maintained under current ownership. - **Employee culture**: High employee satisfaction (3.9/5.0 on Glassdoor, 4.3★ rating; Great Place to Work certified). Strong focus on values, collaboration, and continuous improvement. ## Strategic Focus - **Technology & AI**: Investing in AI solutions and infrastructure security to drive operational efficiencies and improve service delivery (led by CIO Brad). - **Talent development**: Programs like LeadWell (six-month MBA-inspired leadership journey), Values Ambassador Classes, and bi-annual regional summits to build internal leadership. - **Service expansion**: Growing geographic footprint (Dallas market entry) and diversifying community types served (luxury high-rise, new development, etc.). - **Community impact**: Engaging in local charities and global humanitarian outreach through “Action Cares” initiatives. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes collaboration, trust, respect, innovation, and excellence. Values-driven environment with a mission to “help people love where they live.” - **Work environment**: Hybrid/on-site roles across multiple California locations and Dallas, TX. Roles include community management, maintenance & engineering, hospitality, and college internships. - **Benefits**: Medical (Aetna), dental & vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO & holidays, birthday holiday off, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, FSA, long-term disability. - **Career growth**: Four distinct career paths with advancement from day one; LeadWell program for emerging leaders; bi-annual summits for managers. - **Recognition**: Certified Great Place to Work® (2025-2026); 89% employee approval rating. - **Glassdoor rating**: 4.3★ (315 reviews) with strong scores for work-life balance (4.0) and culture (3.9). ## Sources 1. [actionlife.com – About Us](https://www.actionlife.com/about-us) 2. [actionlife.com – Join the Team](https://www.actionlife.com/join-the-team) 3. [linkedin.com – Action Property Management](https://linkedin.com/company/action-property-management) 4. 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