Regional Maintenance Manager - Southeast Region

Join our team as a Regional Maintenance Manager in our Southeast Region!

Are you an experienced multifamily maintenance leader with a strong background in affordable housing, NSPIRE, and growing portfolios? Gorman & Company is looking for a Regional Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across our Southeast region, including Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Indiana, and Illinois. Based in the greater Atlanta area, this role will oversee a portfolio of approximately 1,500+ units while playing a key role in building teams, systems, and operational standards as our portfolio continues to grow.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop Area Maintenance Supervisors and on-site maintenance teams across a growing, multi-state affordable housing portfolio.

• Build and scale maintenance operations for new and growing communities, including establishing processes, staffing teams, developing preventative maintenance programs, and creating consistent operating standards.

• Lead NSPIRE preparation, inspections, and corrective action efforts across the portfolio, ensuring properties meet physical condition, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Oversee major capital improvement projects and maintenance budgets, including project planning, vendor selection, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.

• Partner with Property Management, Development, and Construction teams on property transitions, new community openings, warranty work, and ongoing operational needs.

• Analyze maintenance performance, work orders, expenses, and recurring property issues to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, cost control, and asset performance.

• Provide regional leadership through coaching, training, vendor management, inspections, and support for escalated maintenance and operational issues.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of multifamily maintenance leadership experience, including multi-site or regional oversight of a portfolio of approximately 1,500+ units.

• Significant affordable housing experience, with a strong understanding of the operational and regulatory requirements of LIHTC, HUD, PBV, or similar programs.

• Direct experience with NSPIRE, including participating in inspections, preparing properties, addressing findings, and leading corrective actions.

• Proven success building and scaling maintenance operations within a growing portfolio or market, including developing teams, processes, and infrastructure from the ground up.

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale CapEx projects and maintenance budgets across multiple communities.

• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and operational skills with the ability to hold teams accountable while building collaborative relationships.

• Extensive knowledge of multifamily building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, preventative maintenance, OSHA, and EPA requirements. EPA Universal or Type II Certification and CPO certification required.

• This role requires travel throughout the Southeast region, typically up to three weeks per month, including overnight travel. A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and acceptable driving record are required.

Why Work With Us at Gorman

• Competitive salary of $120,000-$130,000 annually, based on experience.

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.

• 401(k) with a 6% company match.

• 18 days of paid time off plus 11.5 paid holidays.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Lifestyle Spending Accounts.

• The opportunity to help build and shape maintenance operations across a rapidly growing affordable housing portfolio.

We are an equal opportunity employer.