Onsite Community Manager

Job Description

Kuester Management Group, a leading association management company serving the Carolinas since 2001, is seeking an experienced Onsite Community Association Manager to lead operations for Springfield, a premier 616-home community in Fort Mill, SC. This is a highly visible, onsite leadership role responsible for the operational, financial, and administrative management of a large-scale, amenity-rich homeowners association.

About the Community

Springfield is one of Fort Mill’s most established residential communities, offering extensive amenities including multiple pools, tennis courts, parks, walking trails, and an amenity center. The community maintains an active Board of Directors and a strong culture of homeowner engagement.

Position Overview

The Onsite Community Association Manager serves as the primary advisor to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the day-to-day management and long-term strategic oversight of the association.

This is a full-time, salaried exempt onsite position requiring regular in-office presence, evening board meetings, and occasional response to urgent community matters.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

Oversee annual budgeting and financial planning for a community operating budget between $500K–$1M

Monitor expenditures, review financial reports, and provide budget guidance to the Board

Support reserve planning and long-term capital improvement discussions

Board & Governance Leadership

Serve as the primary liaison between the Board, homeowners, and Kuester support teams

Prepare and facilitate board meetings, annual meetings, and elections

Provide guidance on policy implementation, covenant enforcement, and legislative updates

Operations & Vendor Oversight

Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and project timelines

Conduct regular inspections of common areas and amenities

Coordinate with legal counsel, insurance providers, engineers, and contractors as needed

Administrative Management

Oversee architectural review processes

Review invoices and ensure proper documentation and record retention

Ensure consistent, professional communication with homeowners

Emergency & Risk Management

Coordinate storm preparation and emergency response efforts

Support insurance claims and capital improvement initiatives

Qualifications

CMCA required; AMS strongly preferred

Prior community association management experience required; onsite experience preferred

Experience managing mid-to-large association budgets

Demonstrated ability to lead board meetings and manage stakeholder relationships

Strong written communication, organization, and time management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

What We Offer

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Why Kuester?

At Kuester Management Group, we value professionalism, accountability, and service excellence. This role offers the opportunity to lead a well-established community while working within a supportive and experienced regional structure.

If you are an organized, financially savvy community leader who thrives in a structured, board-driven environment, we invite you to apply.

Full-time