Managing Director of Operations - Denver, CO
cortland partnersDenver, CO
Managing Director of Operations - Denver, CO
General and Operations ManagersProperty, Real Estate, and Community Association ManagersConstruction Managers
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Overview:
As Managing Director of Operations, you lead operational excellence across a multimarket, multifamily portfolio with an owner's mindset. You will recruit and develop high-performing teams, drive a culture of excellence, and shape strategies to grow portfolio value. You tackle gaps with innovative, scalable solutions and use data-driven insights to inform underwriting and expansion opportunities. This role blends strategic leadership with cross-functional influence to deliver results and advance Cortland’s mission of performance and people. You will be at the helm of shaping the region’s performance and culture. Compensation / Benefits competitive base salary annual performance bonus Colorado pay range opportunity to lead multi-market portfolio travel flexibility and exposure equal opportunity employer
Responsibilities:
Build and lead high-performing regional teams, coaching for a consistent standard of excellence Identify performance gaps and design scalable solutions to drive continuous improvement Apply data-driven insights to strategy, underwriting, and growth targets Set regional strategic vision and align on initiatives across sites and executives Own operational outcomes, maintain high performance standards, and hold teams accountable Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and pro forma development in partnership with Investments Communicate transparently with DOs, regional support teams, and executives Foster cross-functional collaboration with Investments, Marketing, Facilities, Training, Construction Management, and Operations Support Monitor regional health and champion culture, capability, and alignment Contribute operational due diligence and insights during acquisitions and underwriting
Key requirements:
10+ years in multifamily real estate operations across multi-million-dollar portfolios 5–7 years in senior leadership roles (e.g., Regional VP, SVP) Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or related field Proven success in leading large teams and delivering improved results Willingness to travel ~60% of the time within designated markets Strong commitment to empathetic, creative customer service leadership communication collaboration financial analysis budgeting pro forma development
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Level
Manager L7
Location
Denver, CO
Occupation
General and Operations Managers
Industry
Residential Property Managers
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