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# Senior Regional Manager - Affordable Housing at Fairstead ESC LLC

- **Company:** Fairstead ESC LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fairsteadescllc/jobs/5449438008

## Job description

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments, including pipeline, across 28 states. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing that serves our residents at scale.

At Fairstead, we believe affordable housing should be thoughtfully designed, professionally managed, and responsibly operated. We seek to create and preserve housing that serves residents while delivering long-term value to communities, partners, and stakeholders.

Fairstead challenges industry norms through our tech-forward, entrepreneurial approach to affordable housing. In addition to core real estate capabilities, we operate innovative service lines designed to improve resident outcomes, strengthen communities, and drive operational efficiency. We embrace digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies, including AI, to build scalable systems that support sustainable growth, grounded in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, partnership, dedication, and integrity.

Fairstead has an exciting opportunity to oversee a region of growing properties. The Regional Property Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of communities in their assigned region, implementing policies, procedures, and practices to enable each property to meet budgeted financial goals and achieve operational performance objectives.

****  Can be from any of these locations - Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia  ****

## RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Complete oversight of all real estate property management functions including managing the day-to-day administrative and maintenance operations in their region.
- Creates and implements leasing and marketing plans, resident relations, budget preparation and financial reporting, and monitoring compliance with HUD.
- Prepares monthly variance analysis reports (Financial Overviews) for submission to CFO (Chief Financial Officer).
- Conducts monthly budget review to ensure sites are meeting NOI.
- Ensures that all resident complaints are handled expeditiously, diplomatically, and professionally.
- Supervises the appropriate building security measures, incident documentation, lease violation reports and proper notification of management, owner, and/or insurance carriers where necessary.
- Develops, implements, and assures continued implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
- Ensures that maximum economic rents are achieved through active rent level management, general and targeted outreach methods, assurance of leasing skills, and resident retention programs.
- Responsible for vouchering through TRACS and ensuring all voucher related issues are handled expeditiously and turned around to the Contract Administrator.
- Coordinates with staff & third-party contractors to ensure all work orders are closed out with signatures and photos of all work.
- Approves the purchases of large-scale items/repairs.
- Performs other related duties as required.

## BENEFITS:

- Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare.
- Employer Paid Vision Plans.
- Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%.
- 13+ paid Holidays.
- 20 days of PTO.
- 7 Sick days.
- Employer Paid Life Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Nationwide Pet Insurance.
- Disability Insurance.
- Laser Correction Discount.
- Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more.

## QUALIFICATIONS:

- Two (4) years of experience as a Regional Property Manager.
- Proficiency in YARDI/Real Page is required.
- Experience with preparation and oversight of REAC, NSPIRE, and MOR inspections.
- Affordable Housing Industry certifications such as COS | TCS | HCCP | NAHP | CPO | NSPIRE/Inspection Certifications
- Exceptional communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to diffuse difficult situations.
- In-depth knowledge of Affordable Housing.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while demonstrating the initiative to produce results and resolve problems.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
- Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates.
- Adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for deliverables.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative.
- Strong written and oral skills.
- Accurate with a strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.

For information about how we use your personal information, including information submitted for career opportunities, please review our Privacy Policy at

https://fairstead.com/privacy-policy/

## About Fairstead ESC LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Fairstead is a purpose-driven national real estate firm dedicated to building and managing sustainable, affordable communities across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Jeffrey Goldberg (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Real Estate – Affordable Housing, Property Management, Development, Acquisitions, Sustainability
- **Target customers**: B2B (investors, partners, government agencies) and B2C (residents of affordable housing communities)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Grounded in empathy and powered by innovation, Fairstead builds vibrant, thriving communities across the country.” [fairstead.com](https://fairstead.com/about/)

## Products & Services
- **Affordable Housing Communities**: Fairstead owns and manages more than 27,000 apartments across 28 states, providing high-quality, affordable rental housing. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstead)
- **Development & Construction**: In-house expertise in new construction, substantial rehabs, and seismic retrofits (e.g., $120M Samuel Madden Homes redevelopment). [fairstead.com](https://fairstead.com/)
- **Sustainability & Resiliency**: Projects include solar roofs, heat pumps, low-flow plumbing, and energy-efficient retrofits, achieving up to 30% energy cost savings. [fairstead.com](https://fairstead.com/about/)
- **ResiBridge**: In-house internet service providing affordable broadband to residents (active job postings for Network Deployment Technicians). [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fairsteadescllc)
- **Property Management & Resident Services**: Full-service management including compliance, leasing, maintenance, and community programs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: $500 million equity commitment announced in 2026 to expand the nation’s affordable housing portfolio. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstead/jobs)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Freddie Mac (named 2025 & 2026 Impact Sponsor), NAHMA (ranked #15 on 2026 Affordable 100 List), Kentucky Housing Corporation, Miami Beach City Commission. [fairstead.com](https://fairstead.com/about/)
- **Growth Signals**: 10.6% year-over-year headcount growth (175 employees), 99 active job postings, 24,500+ LinkedIn followers (+7.2% YoY), and consistent industry awards (Top 50 Owner, Top 10 Companies Completing Substantial Rehabs). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstead/jobs)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Comprehensive Platform**: In-house capabilities across acquisitions, development, construction, asset management, and property management – rare in the affordable housing space.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: Proven track record of deep energy retrofits and green certifications (Energy Star Award, Gold Award in Excellence Green Initiative).
- **Scale & National Reach**: Over 27,000 units in 28 states with regional offices in New York, Colorado, Florida, and Washington, D.C.
- **Purpose-Driven Mission**: Strong emphasis on community impact, resident services, and responsible stewardship differentiates from purely profit-driven firms.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion of Affordable Housing**: Continued acquisition and development of affordable communities, backed by a new $500M equity commitment.
- **Sustainability & Decarbonization**: Retrofitting existing properties with green technologies to reduce carbon footprint and operating costs.
- **Technology Integration**: Deploying ResiBridge for affordable internet and investing in proptech to improve operations and resident experience.
- **Talent Growth**: Hiring across compliance, property management, development, finance, and technology to support national portfolio growth.

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose-Driven Culture**: Employees are motivated by a mission to create positive change in communities. The company states: “We believe an organization united in purpose makes a difference.” [fairstead.com](https://fairstead.com/careers/)
- **Growth Opportunities**: 99 open positions across multiple divisions (compliance, property management, development, finance, tech) with a 10.6% headcount growth rate. Internship programs also available.
- **Work Environment**: Mix of office (NY, Denver, Delray Beach, Bethesda, Fort Mill) and remote roles (e.g., Traveling Compliance Specialist). The company emphasizes a “people first” approach.
- **Notable Perks & Recognition**: CEO Jeffrey Goldberg named New York Entrepreneur Of The Year® (2022); company consistently ranked among top affordable housing owners and managers.
- **Diverse Career Paths**: Roles range from community management and maintenance to senior engineering, finance, and sustainability – suitable for both early-career and experienced professionals.

## Sources
1. [fairstead.com](https://fairstead.com/)
2. [fairstead.com/about](https://fairstead.com/about/)
3. [fairstead.com/careers](https://fairstead.com/careers/)
4. [greenhouse.io - Fairstead ESC LLC Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fairsteadescllc)
5. [linkedin.com/company/fairstead](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstead/jobs)

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