Vice President of Operations
About the job
- A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 8 years of experience in a senior property management role.
- Ability to evaluate properties and the need for capital expenditures.
- Experience managing a large real estate portfolio.
- Experience assessing, coaching, and managing staff.
- Dynamic leadership and interpersonal skills, including coaching and facilitation.
- Strong financial acumen, including problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Ability to learn and use a variety of computer systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
- Collaborate with senior management to establish short- and long-term business plans for the communities in the region.
- Organize, supervise, and control the planning process for communities, ensuring that they operate at or above targeted performance levels.
- Manage regional budgeting and ongoing budget compliance; consult with senior management on planning and monitoring variances.
- Maintain current understanding of each property's physical condition and market position, as well as resident relations and employee performance.
- Visit properties regularly to instruct and assist senior regional managers and regional managers; monitor and assess physical assets and customer-service quality; determine managers' effectiveness.
- Review monthly financial statements for each community, consult with managers about variances, and submit written property reports to senior management when necessary.
- Supervise implementation of planned community expansion and improvement programs.
- Assist in evaluating prospective acquisitions within the region and preparing short- and long-range business plans; prepare preliminary income statements and initial budgets.
- Represent the company's interests to local and state governments and trade associations that could influence regional business affairs.
- Hire, coach, mentor, and evaluate regional and community managers.
About the company
Equity LifeStyle Properties is an owner and operator of manufactured-home communities, RV resorts, and campgrounds. Community and resort teams manage guest service, sales, maintenance, grounds, activities, and local operations. It provides residential sites, vacation stays, amenities, and property services across its portfolio. The scope follows Equity LifeStyle Properties and its North American property operations. Corporate, technology, finance, marketing, and portfolio functions support those locations. Its workforce connects frontline delivery with the specialist, operational, technical, and business teams that support the organization.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cape Coral, Florida
Founded
N/A
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 normalized FFO rose 7.7% to $0.74 per share.
- Management raised 2026 normalized FFO guidance to $3.13-$3.23 after strong Q2.
- Core property operating income grew 6.5% in Q2 2026, driven by rent gains.
What critics are saying
- Canadian RV reservations fell 40% in 2026, pressuring seasonal revenue immediately.
- ELS booked $0.9 million of non-operating legal expenses in Q2 2026.
- Hurricane-related disruptions still linger into 2026, delaying occupancy recovery through 2027.
What makes Equity LifeStyle Properties unique
- ELS owns 453 properties across 35 states and British Columbia, concentrating supply.
- ELS maintains 93.7% June 2026 occupancy and 94% MH occupancy, unusually sticky.
- ELS combines manufactured housing, RV, and marina assets with self-managed REIT scale.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave