Regional Portfolio Director

Regional Portfolio Director
Minneapolis–St. Paul Metro Area
Yellow Tree Property Management

About Yellow Tree
Yellow Tree is an award-winning, Minneapolis-based real estate firm that gives new life to underutilized and overlooked properties — transforming them into high-quality multifamily communities. With development, construction, and property management under one roof, we take pride in building housing that people are proud to call home.

Our work is rooted in Trust, Transparency, and Teamwork. We believe in open communication, strong relationships, and doing what we say we’ll do — with our residents, our partners, and our teams. That philosophy starts at the top and carries through every level of our organization.

If that sounds like the kind of team you want to lead with, we want to meet you.

Position Summary
We’re hiring a Regional Portfolio Director to oversee the operational success of a diverse group of apartment communities across the Twin Cities metro and surrounding areas, including both urban and suburban markets. This position reports to the Director of Operations and plays a key leadership role in supporting Property Managers, driving portfolio performance, and ensuring consistent standards across the portfolio.

This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on leader who brings a deep understanding of multifamily operations, strong financial acumen, and the ability to guide and develop property-level teams. The Regional Portfolio Director acts as a bridge between corporate strategy and onsite execution — helping to ensure each property operates efficiently, meets financial targets, and delivers an excellent resident experience.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Oversight & Property Performance

• Oversee daily operations for a portfolio of properties across urban, suburban, and rural markets.


• Conduct monthly property visits and site inspections to monitor curb appeal, maintenance, safety, and overall performance.


• Support Property Managers with budgeting, leasing, maintenance coordination, compliance, and resident relations.


• Coordinate with the Regional Director of Maintenance to ensure proactive maintenance and capital planning.


• Partner with Leasing and Marketing teams to support leasing velocity, optimize rent strategies, and track competitive positioning.


• Help translate company-wide initiatives into practical, property-level execution

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly manage and support a team of Property Managers and their onsite staff (Leasing, Assistant Managers, Maintenance).


• Lead with clarity and consistency, while encouraging autonomy and accountability.


• Help foster a team culture grounded in mutual respect, open communication, and shared success.


• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing training efforts in partnership with HR and senior leadership.

Financial Performance & Accountability

• Collaborate with site teams to develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.


• Monitor financial KPIs (NOI, rent collections, expenses, etc.) and deliver actionable insight.


• Conduct monthly financial reviews and partner with Property Managers to adjust strategies as needed.


• Oversee service contracts, vendor relationships, and capital improvement planning.

Resident Experience & Strategy

• Uphold Yellow Tree’s standards for customer service, responsiveness, and resident care.


• Support Property Managers with escalated resident issues, always balancing empathy with resolution.


• Ensure adherence to Fair Housing, Equal Housing Opportunity, and all local/state housing regulations.


• Promote a high standard of service, safety, and care across all communities.

Our Core Values
At Yellow Tree, we lead with:

• Trust: We earn it by delivering on our promises, with integrity and consistency.


• Transparency: We share information openly and communicate clearly — even when it’s tough.


• Teamwork: We are better together — aligned, accountable, and supportive at every level.

These aren’t just words on the wall — they’re the foundation of how we lead, operate, and grow. They shape how we serve our teams, our residents, and our communities.

Who You Are

• 4+ years of experience in multi-site property management (Regional or multi-asset oversight preferred).


• Experience overseeing a mix of property types (urban, suburban, lease-up, stabilized, Class A, etc.) is preferred.


• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor onsite teams.


• Strong financial acumen; confident managing budgets, NOI, and forecasting.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — especially under pressure.


• Organized, adaptable, and skilled at managing competing priorities across multiple assets.


• High proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Entrata and EliseAI preferred.


• Reliable transportation and ability to travel regularly between sites.

Personal Attributes

• Leads with humility and clarity, focused on empowering others.


• Balances big-picture strategy with hands-on problem solving.


• Builds trust through consistency, presence, and accountability.


• A coach-minded leader who invests in people and performance.


• Someone who models Yellow Tree’s core values through their actions every day.


• Invested in building a culture where people feel safe, seen, and supported.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401K with Company Match


• HSA with Company Match


• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability


• 10 Paid Holidays
  
  
  
  • New Year's Day  |  Good Friday  |  Memorial Day  |  Juneteenth  |  Independence Day  |  Labor Day  |  Thanksgiving Day  |  Black Friday  |  Christmas Eve  |  Christmas Day
  
  
  
  


• Unlimited PTO


• Professional Development
  


• Cell Phone Reimbursement


• Company Vehicle, Reimbursement or Vehicle Stipend


• Quarterly Bonus Potential


• Profit Sharing Potential


• 15% Rent Discount

As a member of Yellow Tree’s Senior Leadership Team, you may also have the opportunity to invest in future Yellow Tree development projects.

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If you're ready to lead with purpose, serve with integrity, and build trust every step of the way, we invite you to apply.
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