Residential Manager Jobs

Residential manager jobs are open across multifamily housing, senior living, student housing, and property management companies, at every level from assistant manager to regional director, with specializations in lease-up, affordable housing, and HOA management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles778+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCommunity Options
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Production Manager - Residential & Flat Roofing
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Production Manager - Residential & Flat Roofing
Maggio Roofing
Takoma Park, Maryland
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$85k - $100k/yr
On-Site

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Program Development Manager- Residential
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Program Development Manager- Residential
VISTA CARE
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
$72k - $76k/yr
CPR Certification
501-1,000

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Residential Manager - Mental Health
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Residential Manager - Mental Health
SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc.
Paterson, New Jersey
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Master's degree
501-1,000

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Case Manager, Residential Recovery
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Case Manager, Residential Recovery
South Middlesex Opportunity Council
Millbury, Massachusetts
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
501-1,000

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Adolescent Residential Services Program Manager
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Adolescent Residential Services Program Manager
Legacy Treatment Services
Vincentown, New Jersey
Community & Nonprofit Services
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$55k - $57k/yr
Bachelor's degree in social work
501-1,000

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Residential Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Community Options11
  • Tesla10
  • Albertina Kerr8
  • America's Home Place8
  • LB CAPITAL7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in residential manager jobs.

  • Two or more years of residential property management or leasing experience
  • Proficiency in property management software such as Yardi or RealPage
  • Experience managing budgets, rent collections, and financial reporting
  • Strong knowledge of Fair Housing Act regulations and landlord-tenant law
  • Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or equivalent credential preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise maintenance staff and coordinate vendors

Tips for Your Residential Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to property type

Multifamily, senior living, and student housing employers each expect different operational language on your resume. Use terms specific to that sector, lease-up timelines for multifamily, compliance and care coordination for senior living, so your experience reads as directly relevant.

List software certifications by name

Property management platforms vary widely by employer. Name every system you've used, Yardi, RealPage, AppFolio, MRI, in a dedicated skills section. Hiring managers scan for these before reading anything else on a residential manager resume.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists residential manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Show occupancy and retention numbers

Residential manager job descriptions almost always ask for proven results. Quantify your impact with occupancy rates you maintained, turnover you reduced, or lease renewals you drove. Even rough figures from memory are more persuasive than purely narrative descriptions.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Expect interviewers to present resident conflict scenarios, maintenance escalation situations, or budget overruns. Walk through your decision-making process step by step. Vague answers about teamwork and communication rarely move candidates forward in this field.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay

Many residential manager roles include housing allowances, on-site living arrangements, or performance bonuses tied to occupancy targets. Ask about these components specifically during the offer stage rather than treating base pay as the only variable worth discussing.

Residential Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most residential managers?

The companies hiring the most residential managers right now include Community Options, Tesla, and Albertina Kerr, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large multifamily REITs and senior living operators consistently account for a significant portion of active postings nationwide.

How many residential manager jobs are remote?

About 20% of residential manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most on-site roles. Regional or portfolio manager positions that do not require a physical presence at a single property are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

How do you become a residential manager?

Start in a leasing consultant or assistant manager role to build direct experience with resident relations, rent collection, and Fair Housing compliance. Pursue a credential such as the Certified Apartment Manager designation through the National Apartment Association to strengthen your candidacy. Most employers promote to manager after consistent performance on occupancy and renewal targets.

Can you get hired as a residential manager with little experience?

Some employers will hire candidates with strong customer service or hospitality backgrounds into junior residential manager roles, particularly for smaller communities or lease-up properties where they can train on the operational side. Highlighting experience handling difficult conversations, managing schedules, or overseeing budgets in any industry helps close the gap when direct property management experience is limited.

What does the residential manager interview process look like?

Most residential manager interviews involve a phone screen with HR, followed by one or two on-site or video interviews with a regional manager or director of operations. Expect scenario-based questions about resident disputes, delinquency handling, and maintenance escalations. Some employers include a property walkthrough or ask you to review a sample budget or occupancy report as part of the process.

Where can I find and apply to residential manager jobs?

You can find and apply to residential manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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