Residential Construction General Manager (Detroit)
We're building the largest portfolio of affordable housing in the heart of America, join us!SFR3 is a boutique real estate investment fund acquiring $2B+ in affordable single-family homes by 2024. The Fund renovates distressed homes, using software-driven operations to run many tertiary markets concurrently.We’ve turned thousands of distressed homes from Cincinnati to Columbia into newly renovated, affordable rentals. We’re just getting started – want to join the teams behind all the hard work?Our first fund owns 9,500+ homes in 19 states.Your MandateAs a General Manager, you're not just managing a market—you’re running a business. Covering the Detroit and Toledo markets, you’ll oversee the entire investment lifecycle from renovation through maintenance and turn, ensuring every dollar delivers outsized yield. This role demands hands-on hustle, strategic oversight, and a relentless ownership mentality.You are the fund’s eyes and ears in the market. You’ll scope homes, solve problems in real-time, and drive performance across cost, quality, and speed. You’ll be trusted to make strategic maintenance and capital expenditure decisions, build the right teams, and keep your markets lean and profitable.Your Responsibilities🏗 Production & ExecutionOwn all renovation, maintenance and turn activity across your regionScope homes and drive daily progress Eliminate renovation backlogs with urgency and disciplineProvide the leasing team with accurate project delivery datesEnsure timely, high-quality completions aligned with HUD/HQS standards📈 Financials & YieldMaximize ROI on every homeStrive to deliver high yield returns while ensuring projects meet SFR3 standards for quality, spec and timelinessMonitor and improve TVP, overhead, and margin performanceOperate within overhead targets and manage vendor spend with precision📊 Strategic ManagementMake data-informed decisions across projects, vendors, and team deploymentCollaborate cross-functionally with centralized teamsEnsure your region performs as a self-contained business unit🙌 Team & Partner LeadershipLead and empower local teams, vendor crews, and market partnersIdentify gaps and build the bench with capable, reliable talentSet expectations, lead by example, hold the line, and build a culture of ownershipPerformance MetricsCost-to-complete accuracyRenovation cycle time and backlog eliminationMargin & yield performanceQuality outcomes and tenant satisfactionWhat ‘Excellent’ Looks LikeYou treat your region like it's your businessYou’re respected by contractors, trusted by partners, and leaned on by the fundYou maintain the highest level of honesty, integrity and professionalism at all timesYou demonstrate a strong moral compass and commitment to ethical conductYou solve problems on the ground and think 3 steps aheadYou consistently deliver quality, speed, and profitabilityYou build strong teams and develop future leadersYou influence fund-wide strategy by setting a gold standard in market operationsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary + substantial quarterly bonus tied to financial performanceGas stipendHealth & dental coveragePTO401K + Roth 401K optionsReady to run the show?If you're a high-impact operator with strong financial acumen, a bias for action, and a drive to own outcomes, the General Manager role at SFR3 might be your next big opportunity.Apply now to lead the Southeast and help shape the future of real estate investment.