General Manager

Culdesac is a real estate developer and neighborhood manager of walkable, mixed‑use communities designed to embrace a culture of belonging, transportation freedom, and thriving local businesses. We built Culdesac Tempe, the first car‑free community built from scratch in the US. Located directly on the light rail in Tempe, Arizona, it is already home to over 350 residents and 23 local businesses, and it will have 1000+ residents desac is the co‑developer and tech‑enabled property manager.

Culdesac is looking for a General Manager to help with our mission and manage our community. The role includes traditional multifamily property management aspects, plus retail, event, mobility and community aspects. You will lead the operations (including marketing, leasing, maintenance, site upkeep, retail, events, and amenities) and ensure an exceptional experience for our residents and visitors. You will manage and operate Culdesac Tempe and La Paloma in addition to leading an onsite team.

• Lead a team of onsite staff, using experience in interviewing, hiring, and training team members.
• Maintain the company’s brand by delivering quality in-person and virtual experiences when responding to customer needs and resolving issues.
• Ensure that the appearance and physical aspects of the property meet established standards.
• Manage vendors, consultants, and other contractors from negotiation to quality control and invoice processing.
• Ensure that Culdesac Tempe meets operational, financial, and business performance goals by inspecting properties, reviewing financial, market, and operational reports, and developing and implementing appropriate action plans to achieve results.
• Organize and own natural disaster and emergency evacuation plans; manage property and associated safety records, property loss claims, and risk management initiatives.

• Experience managing the day‑to‑day operations of a property and community, including systems and space for both residential and commercial spaces.
• Experience leasing both residential and retail, including pricing, marketing, and logistics.
• Experience managing vendors and a team of direct reports; organized with a proven system for prioritizing work, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely completion of all assigned tasks.
• Experience managing and promoting events.
• Deep knowledge of modern mobility technologies (Waymo, Lyft, e‑bikes, etc.).
• Strong understanding of ADRE requirements, Landlord Tenant Act, Fair Housing Act, and AZ Admin Codes.
• Self‑starter comfortable operating in an ambiguous environment and able to make smart decisions quickly using both data and strong emotional intelligence.
• Prioritizes a lifestyle leveraging public transportation, micromobility, and other alternatives to private cars.

We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These functions include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to walk around the property several times daily, up to 10 miles a day.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times daily.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency required.
• Must be able to sit, stand, reach, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use standard maintenance equipment.
• Visual requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.

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  Benefits Package – Includes options for medical, dental, and vision.
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  Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks paid time off for qualifying events.
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  401K Savings
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  Mobility Stipend – Up to $500 to invest in employee micro‑mobility setup (e‑bike, e‑scooter, micro‑mobility accessories).
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  Car‑Free Commuter Benefit – $200 per month paid by Culdesac;
  Tempe employees only.
• 💰 Eligible for participation in performance‑based commission plan in accordance with company policy.
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  On‑Site Living Discount – 30% discount on base rent for one unit at a Culdesac‑managed property.

Culdesac Tempe isn’t a typical multifamily property. Here’s our vision for the community:

• Imagine a community…