Job Description
We are hiring a General Manager to lead day-to-day operations across our maintenance and property management functions. This position is ideal for someone looking to take on a key leadership role within a growing company. You will supervise staff coordinate tenant services manage vendor and maintenance operations monitor financial performance and act on behalf of the CEO when needed. The successful candidate must be committed to continuous process improvement and growth. This is a critical role that will allow company leadership to focus on strategy growth and acquisitions.
Responsibilities
Maintenance & Operations
Supervise the in-house maintenance department and coordinate daily tasks
Dispatch maintenance requests and track completion
Monitor inventory of tools and supplies; manage restocking
Schedule preventative maintenance and support vendor coordination
Property Management Support
Respond to tenant inquiries and concerns
Conduct property inspections and coordinate follow-up work
Assist with lease compliance and general property oversight
Accounting & Admin
Support basic accounting functions including rent tracking and invoicing
Assist with property-level financial reporting
Leadership & Process Improvement
Act as a backup for the CEO when needed
Identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency
Create or revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations
Lead special projects that support internal growth and client satisfaction
Strategic & Operational Support
Own daily operations related to maintenance dispatch tenant engagement and vendor follow-up
Proactively identify tasks that can be systematized or improved and take the lead on those improvements
Prepare budget variance summaries and recommend areas for expense control or operational efficiencies
Support long-term company growth by taking on time-consuming operational functions allowing leadership to focus on strategy and acquisitions
Participate in weekly and quarterly strategic meetings and contribute to EOS-related implementation tasks
Candidate Requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelors degree in Business Real Estate or related field preferred
Licensing
Must obtain California Real Estate Salesperson License within 12 months
Experience
3 years in Operations Construction or Facilities/Maintenance Coordination
Experience with staff supervision and vendor management
Familiarity with property management software (AppFolio Buildium etc.) is a plus
Comfortable with Technology is required; experience using AI is preferred
Working knowledge of property accounting and financial performance metrics
Skills
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Clear and professional communication style
Process improvement mindset with ability to develop and implement SOPs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus but not required
Compensation
Base salary: $65000$85000 DOE
Annual performance bonus potential based on portfolio growth process improvements and operational performance
80% company-paid Sutter medical plan (including chiropractic) for employee
100% company-paid dental coverage
4% company match on 401(k) plan
11 paid holidays annually (2025)
1 personal floating holiday per year
10 Vacation Days (increases with tenure)
Licensing support and professional development opportunities
Work Hours & Schedule
Full-time position Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Rotating on-call responsibilities for after-hours emergency calls from tenants are required.
Work Environment & Travel
This position is primarily based at the companys office in Modesto CA. The role will also require local travel between properties using the employees personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement will be provided in accordance with company policy.
Career Path & Growth Opportunity
This role is designed as a pathway to executive-level leadership. The successful candidate be expected to develop strong operational oversight and contribute to the long-term growth and success of the company. As the company grows there will be opportunities for increased responsibility compensation and leadership influence.
Optional Video Introduction
To help us better understand your communication style creativity and comfort with technology you are invited to submit a short (12 minute) video introduction. This is completely optional and will not be used to make hiring decisions based on appearance age race gender or any other protected characteristic. Applicants who prefer to respond in writing may do so instead.
Your video can be simple or creativerecorded on your phone edited or styled however youd like. Were interested in your content and presentation not production quality. Please answer the following questions:
- What interests you about this General Manager role at Centerra
- How has your past experience prepared you to lead both people and processes
- What would your first 60 days in the role look like
You may submit a video link (e.g. unlisted YouTube Google Drive Dropbox etc.) along with your resume or email it separately if preferred.
If youre a proactive team player with strong leadership instincts and a desire to grow in property management we encourage you to apply today.