Director of Operations (ID:47320)

Our client is seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to serve as the strategic bridge between executive leadership and property-level performance across a growing real estate portfolio. This role will drive operational excellence, streamline processes, and ensure alignment with investor and ownership goals while elevating tenant satisfaction and portfolio results. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, able to build scalable systems, lead high-performing teams, and turn growth plans into measurable outcomes. If you're energized by growth and operational transformation, this is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of our portfolio.

Code: 47320

Posted: 2025-11-07

Category: Executive Leadership

The Director of Operations serves as the critical bridge between executive strategy and day-to-day property management operations. This leader ensures operational excellence across the company's property portfolio by aligning business objectives with investor goals, driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, able to translate growth vision into systems, processes, and accountability measures that scale.

Worksite Location: St. Paul, MN

Salary Range: $150k/year + Bonus

Benefits:

Medical, Dental Insurance
401(k) retirement savings program
Short-term Disability
Paid Time-Off

Roles & Responsibilities:

Lead and optimize property management operations, aligning practices with ownership and investor objectives
Ensure all properties meet safety, maintenance, and regulatory standards while overseeing capital projects and budgets
Drive operational efficiency through technology adoption, process improvements, and vendor management
Mentor and develop high-performing property and facilities teams, fostering accountability and collaboration
Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives, acquisitions, and smooth integration of new properties
Support tenant relations, retention strategies, and lease compliance to maintain strong client satisfaction

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Real Estate, or related field preferred
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in property management or real estate operations
Proven success overseeing multi-site property portfolios (industrial, commercial, or mixed-use preferred)
Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L and driving operational efficiency
Deep understanding of property management systems (AppFolio, Yardi, ReThink, etc.) and KPI reporting
Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution

About Versique:

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiter-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes; they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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