Director of Institutional Asset Management
at Evernest
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Evernest is a full-service real estate and property management company with a national presence and an outstanding reputation. We operate in more than 50 of the nation’s most investable markets and manage approximately 15,000 homes. Our team is high-performing, and our culture is second to none. Built on core values that drive collaboration, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, we are not just another property management company.
Our people, proprietary technology, and commitment to continuous improvement are reshaping an industry. Our goal is to manage 250k homes by 2030, and we are looking for driven individuals who share our vision. Join us on this exciting journey to build something great and play a key role in shaping the future of property management while making a lasting impact on our clients and the communities we serve.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Evernest is seeking an experienced Director of Institutional Asset Management to lead and strengthen our institutional operations. In this role, you will take full ownership of the institutional portfolio and apply data, technology, and AI to improve its performance.
You will lead an established, high-performing team. On the revenue side, this means maintaining market rents, improving renewals, and growing ancillary income. On the cost side, it means controlling turn spend, shortening time-to-turn, and reducing maintenance expense. Throughout, you will keep operations aligned with each client’s objectives.
AI is reshaping asset management, and we are looking for a leader who treats it as a core part of daily operations rather than an occasional experiment. You will use it to forecast performance, sharpen day-to-day decisions, deepen client insight, and increase your team’s impact.
This is a builder’s role. We need a leader who works alongside their team, deeply understands the operations and then works with our technology and data teams to establish processes that are durable and consistently deliver, rather than relying on the team to keep pace with shifting goals. You will examine and deeply understand how the work actually gets done, evaluate each process against the results it produces, and then build tools, both AI and with our technology team around what works, codifying the strongest version with the support of technology and AI.
You should be equally comfortable working in Excel, Google Sheets, BI tools, and AI as you are presenting to the C-suite and clients. We are looking for someone who has led teams, owned P&Ls, and run strong operations, and who collaborates effectively across departments to deliver results.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set the tone for the team and cultivate a culture grounded in our core values, collaboration, and high standards.
- Run property operations and own portfolio performance: establish the KPIs, align them to client goals, and execute the strategies that advance both client objectives and Evernest’s results.
- Apply AI and data creatively, building forecasting and operational tools the team can act on today, along with reporting that turns raw property data into insight clients and internal teams can readily use.
- Examine how the work actually gets done, then partner with the technology and data teams to turn the strongest processes into lasting systems, so results do not depend on the team chasing the latest initiative.
- Develop and execute quarterly plans covering portfolio performance, client experience, and Evernest’s results.
- Partner closely with in-market teams, leasing, accounting, property services, resident services, and other groups to improve results over time.
- Visit markets and inspect properties each quarter, using your observations to adjust course and strengthen performance.
- Keep clients and internal teams well informed, and stay ahead of changing objectives so that everyone is working from the same plan.
- Coach the team and equip them with AI and analytics tools that eliminate low-value manual work and improve the quality of their decisions.
- Work with senior leadership to extend responsible AI use and proven practices across the portfolio as Evernest grows toward 250,000 homes.
Requirements:
- At least five years in asset or property management, including three or more years leading teams. You have managed P&Ls and run strong operations across institutional single-family rental (SFR) or multifamily (MFR) portfolios, with direct accountability for a portfolio in the thousands of units.
- A builder’s mindset, with a proven ability to design, test, and implement durable processes alongside technology and data teams rather than simply setting direction.
- Strong fluency with data in Excel, Google Sheets, and BI tools, along with a genuine interest in applying AI to operational and client-facing problems.
- The ability to move comfortably between property-level detail and presentations to the C-suite and clients.
- Excellent communication, a collaborative approach across departments, and a clear focus on results.
What You Can Look Forward To:
Limitless Learning & Growth: Uncapped professional development opportunities, including weekly company-wide sessions focused on both personal and professional growth.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Substantial health, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family well taken care of.
Time Off That Works for You: Enjoy unlimited PTO, plus 8 paid company holidays — because balance matters.
Culture That Prioritizes People: Weekly company-wide Q&A sessions with our CEO and leadership team — your chance to connect, be recognized, and have your voice heard.
Innovation Starts Here: Weekly team meetings dedicated to process improvement, collaboration, and solving real challenges — your ideas matter.
️Feedback-Driven Culture: Quarterly check-ins focused on growth, empowerment, and constructive feedback — because we want you to thrive, not just survive.
CORE VALUES
To be considered for this position, you must connect deeply with Evernest’s company core values:
Win Together – We put our team, the company, and our clients first. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
Do the Right Thing – We operate with the highest levels of accountability and are transparent with each other, our clients, and our customers.
Own the Outcome – We are results-obsessed and continuously strive to improve our clients' experience. We are raising the bar in the industry.
Embrace the Grind – We do whatever it takes to get the job done and deliver meaningful results.
Grow Daily – We are committed to improving ourselves and Evernest. We don’t accept mediocrity and always strive for excellence.
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