Benefits:

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job Description

We are hiring a General Manager to lead day-to-day operations across our maintenance and property management functions. This position is ideal for someone looking to take on a key leadership role within a growing company. You will supervise staff, coordinate tenant services, manage vendor and maintenance operations, monitor financial performance, and act on behalf of the CEO when needed. The successful candidate must be committed to continuous process improvement and growth. This is a critical role that will allow company leadership to focus on strategy, growth, and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

· Maintenance & Operations

· Supervise the in-house maintenance department and coordinate daily tasks

· Dispatch maintenance requests and track completion

· Monitor inventory of tools and supplies; manage restocking

· Schedule preventative maintenance and support vendor coordination

· Property Management Support

· Respond to tenant inquiries and concerns

· Conduct property inspections and coordinate follow-up work

· Assist with lease compliance and general property oversight

· Accounting & Admin

· Support basic accounting functions, including rent tracking and invoicing

· Assist with property-level financial reporting

· Leadership & Process Improvement

· Act as a backup for the CEO when needed

· Identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency

· Create or revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations

· Lead special projects that support internal growth and client satisfaction

· Strategic & Operational Support

· Own daily operations related to maintenance dispatch, tenant engagement, and vendor follow-up

· Proactively identify tasks that can be systematized or improved, and take the lead on those improvements

· Prepare budget variance summaries and recommend areas for expense control or operational efficiencies

· Support long-term company growth by taking on time-consuming operational functions, allowing leadership to focus on strategy and acquisitions

· Participate in weekly and quarterly strategic meetings and contribute to EOS-related implementation tasks

Candidate Requirements

· Education

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or related field preferred

· Licensing

· Must obtain California Real Estate Salesperson License within 12 months

· Experience

· 3+ years in Operations, Construction, or Facilities/Maintenance Coordination,

· Experience with staff supervision and vendor management

· Familiarity with property management software (AppFolio, Buildium, etc.) is a plus

· Comfortable with Technology is required; experience using AI is preferred

· Working knowledge of property accounting and financial performance metrics

· Skills

· Strong leadership and organizational skills

· Clear and professional communication style

· Process improvement mindset with ability to develop and implement SOPs

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

· Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus but not required

Compensation

· Base salary: $65,000–$85,000 DOE

· Annual performance bonus potential based on portfolio growth, process improvements, and operational performance

· 80% company-paid Sutter medical plan (including chiropractic) for employee

· 100% company-paid dental coverage

· 4% company match on 401(k) plan

· 11 paid holidays annually (2025)

· 1 personal floating holiday per year

· 10 Vacation Days (increases with tenure)

· Licensing support and professional development opportunities

Work Hours & Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Rotating on-call responsibilities for after-hours emergency calls from tenants are required.

Work Environment & Travel

This position is primarily based at the company’s office in Modesto, CA. The role will also require local travel between properties using the employee’s personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement will be provided in accordance with company policy.

Career Path & Growth Opportunity

This role is designed as a pathway to executive-level leadership. The successful candidate be expected to develop strong operational oversight, and contribute to the long-term growth and success of the company. As the company grows, there will be opportunities for increased responsibility, compensation, and leadership influence.

Optional Video Introduction

To help us better understand your communication style, creativity, and comfort with technology, you are invited to submit a short (1–2 minute) video introduction. This is completely optional and will not be used to make hiring decisions based on appearance, age, race, gender, or any other protected characteristic. Applicants who prefer to respond in writing may do so instead.

Your video can be simple or creative—recorded on your phone, edited, or styled however you’d like. We’re interested in your content and presentation, not production quality. Please answer the following questions:

What interests you about this General Manager role at Centerra?

How has your past experience prepared you to lead both people and processes?

What would your first 60 days in the role look like?

You may submit a video link (e.g., unlisted YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) along with your resume, or email it separately if preferred. – Interview@centerrapm.com

If you're a proactive team player with strong leadership instincts and a desire to grow in property management, we encourage you to apply today.