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Regional Property Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related field. Employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring you for permanent residency, not a temporary work visa.
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Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the overall performance and profitability of a portfolio of properties within a designated region. This role involves developing and implementing effective property management strategies, ensuring high tenant satisfaction, and optimizing financial returns for property owners. The Regional Property Manager plays a crucial role in coordinating and leading property management teams, collaborating with various stakeholders, and maintaining a strong understanding of the real estate market trends in the region.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that the portfolio and individual communities meet the established operational, financial, and business performance goals by inspecting properties, reviewing financial, market, and operational reports, and developing and implementing appropriate action plans to achieve results.
- Collaborates with CMs to ensure that the portfolio and individual communities meet the established operational, financial, and business performance goals.
- Collaborates with regional support services leaders committed to improving asset and team performance.
- Takes ownership of and implements local and national operational initiatives, championing change and ensuring proper adoption of revised protocols at all properties.
- Oversee and manage budgets, ensuring that financial targets are met or exceeded.
- Prepare and present regular reports on property performance, financial metrics, and market trends to ownership and senior management.
- Foster positive relationships with tenants and address their concerns promptly.
- Implement tenant retention programs to minimize turnover and vacancy rates.
- Collaborate with leasing teams to develop and implement effective marketing strategies.
- Ensure optimal occupancy rates through targeted leasing efforts.
- Oversee maintenance programs to ensure properties are well-maintained and in compliance with regulations.
- Ensures that the appearance and physical aspects of the properties meet the Company’s and owner’s established standards through routine site and safety inspections and communicates concerns and requests for capital as needed to provide for the physical upkeep of each property in the portfolio.
- Implement preventative maintenance plans to extend the life of assets.
- Stay current with local, state, and federal regulations affecting property management.
- Ensure properties comply with all relevant codes, laws, and regulations.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks related to property management and ensure appropriate insurance coverage.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for property improvement and stay ahead of market trends.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred in Business, Real Estate, or related fields.
- Proven experience in a leadership role with managing diverse properties.
- Proficiency in using property management software (preferably Yardi and/or Real Page), word processing, spreadsheet, and database management applications to complete and produce required reports and other employment documents.
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and team management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, and market trends.
- Abilities to create and manage stakeholder relationships.
- 3 years minimum of relevant experience.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
- Real Estate license required in specific markets, otherwise preferred.
- Industry certifications (e.g. CPM, CAPS, CAM, etc.) also preferred.
Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
- Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
- Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
- Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
- For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
- 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
- Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
- Charitable giving program and benefits.
Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.
ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the overall performance and profitability of a portfolio of properties within a designated region. This role involves developing and implementing effective property management strategies, ensuring high tenant satisfaction, and optimizing financial returns for property owners. The Regional Property Manager plays a crucial role in coordinating and leading property management teams, collaborating with various stakeholders, and maintaining a strong understanding of the real estate market trends in the region.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that the portfolio and individual communities meet the established operational, financial, and business performance goals by inspecting properties, reviewing financial, market, and operational reports, and developing and implementing appropriate action plans to achieve results.
- Collaborates with CMs to ensure that the portfolio and individual communities meet the established operational, financial, and business performance goals.
- Collaborates with regional support services leaders committed to improving asset and team performance.
- Takes ownership of and implements local and national operational initiatives, championing change and ensuring proper adoption of revised protocols at all properties.
- Oversee and manage budgets, ensuring that financial targets are met or exceeded.
- Prepare and present regular reports on property performance, financial metrics, and market trends to ownership and senior management.
- Foster positive relationships with tenants and address their concerns promptly.
- Implement tenant retention programs to minimize turnover and vacancy rates.
- Collaborate with leasing teams to develop and implement effective marketing strategies.
- Ensure optimal occupancy rates through targeted leasing efforts.
- Oversee maintenance programs to ensure properties are well-maintained and in compliance with regulations.
- Ensures that the appearance and physical aspects of the properties meet the Company’s and owner’s established standards through routine site and safety inspections and communicates concerns and requests for capital as needed to provide for the physical upkeep of each property in the portfolio.
- Implement preventative maintenance plans to extend the life of assets.
- Stay current with local, state, and federal regulations affecting property management.
- Ensure properties comply with all relevant codes, laws, and regulations.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks related to property management and ensure appropriate insurance coverage.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for property improvement and stay ahead of market trends.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred in Business, Real Estate, or related fields.
- Proven experience in a leadership role with managing diverse properties.
- Proficiency in using property management software (preferably Yardi and/or Real Page), word processing, spreadsheet, and database management applications to complete and produce required reports and other employment documents.
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and team management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, and market trends.
- Abilities to create and manage stakeholder relationships.
- 3 years minimum of relevant experience.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
- Real Estate license required in specific markets, otherwise preferred.
- Industry certifications (e.g. CPM, CAPS, CAM, etc.) also preferred.
Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
- Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
- Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
- Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
- For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
- 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
- Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
- Charitable giving program and benefits.
Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Regional Property Manager
Document your portfolio management credentials early
Gather performance records showing properties managed, occupancy rates improved, and team size supervised. PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements, so your credentials must match the role's documented education and experience thresholds.
Target real estate operators with dedicated HR teams
Large multifamily operators, commercial REITs, and property management firms running 500-plus units are far more likely to have in-house HR and legal staff who understand PERM timelines and have sponsored before. Smaller landlords rarely do.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by regional property management roles to see which employers have active green card filing history. This saves you from applying to companies that have never run a PERM process and aren't prepared to start one.
Verify the prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for property managers in your target metro. Your employer's PERM application must certify your salary meets that DOL-determined threshold, so knowing it in advance prevents surprises at offer stage.
Confirm your role's specialty occupation status upfront
Not every regional property manager title will satisfy EB-2 advanced-degree requirements. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation and confirm your duties align with the job zone and education requirements your employer plans to list on the PERM application.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
Once your PERM is certified, ask whether your employer will file the I-140 and your I-485 concurrently. USCIS allows this when a visa number is immediately available, which can shave months off your total green card timeline.
Green Card Regional Property Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regional Property Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most regional property manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker or professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related field. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the employer can document that the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or you hold credentials that meet that standard. The O*NET profile for this occupation supports both pathways depending on how the employer defines minimum qualifications in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery, so your petition isn't subject to random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together can take two to four years, though priority date backlogs vary significantly by country of birth. The permanence is the main advantage over cycling through H-1B renewals.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer?
Your employer files the PERM application with the DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. They must conduct a documented recruitment campaign across specific advertising channels before filing. The job requirements listed on the PERM must match what you genuinely need to perform the role, and your credentials must satisfy those requirements exactly. Any mismatch between the job description and your actual background can trigger an audit.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor green cards for Regional Property Manager roles?
Larger real estate operators, institutional multifamily owners, and national commercial property management companies are the most consistent green card sponsors in this sector because they have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure to manage PERM timelines. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with verified green card filing history in property management, so you can focus your applications on companies already set up to run the process rather than educating a new employer from scratch.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my progress?
Portability rules under AC21 allow you to change employers after your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For regional property managers this generally means staying within property or real estate management functions. You don't restart PERM, but your new employer must be willing to confirm continued sponsorship and the new role must genuinely match your approved petition.