Vice President of Operations

AIR Communities is hiring a Vice President of Operations to lead our expansion in Phoenix and Las Vegas two new and strategically important markets for AIR.  The selected candidate will oversee all aspects of regional operations partnering closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent execution disciplined cost management and an exceptional resident and teammate experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Business

• Execute the operational strategy for Phoenix and Las Vegas ensuring alignment with AIRs enterprise objectives.
• Act like an owner by driving accountability for performance cost discipline and results.
• Ensure all communities within the portfolio consistently meet or exceed AIRs standards for leasing performance resident service and asset quality.
• Establish operational plans and processes that support scalable growth in new markets.
• Monitor performance metrics and present clear data-driven insights to senior leadership.
• Stay current on market trends and operational best practices to position AIR for success.

Lead Others

• Build develop and lead high-performing operations teams in a dynamic growth-oriented environment.
• Communicate with impact creating clarity and alignment across teams and partners.
• Foster a culture of accountability inclusion continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Identify talent and training needs to support organizational growth and long-term success.

Lead Self

• Execute brilliantly with urgency consistency and sound judgment.
• Remain agile and resilient while navigating change and ambiguity.
• Model integrity transparency and professionalism in all interactions.

Qualifications :

What You Bring

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience including at least 5 years in senior operations leadership.
• Proven ability to lead large teams manage budgets and drive performance.
• Strong business acumen decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reputation for integrity credibility and effective collaboration.

Additional Information :

Benefits

• An expected base salary between $183000-$240000 plus STI & LTI. Salary will be based on experience and responsibilities.
• Paid time off including vacation sick time and 14 holidays.
• Medical dental vision and life insurance options HSA/FSA plans short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• An Apartment Benefit option is available to live on-site at the community you are working
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
• 15 hours of paid time annually for community service.
• Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
• Consumer discounts on various products and services.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development leadership training and career growth.

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 4/18/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time