Director of Real Estate Development Position Available In New York, New York

Director of Real Estate Development Community Access Inc – 3.8 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $250,000 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Bilingual Microsoft Word Urban Planning Microsoft Excel Renovation LIHTC 5 years Architecture Finance Master’s degree Analysis skills Project management Bachelor’s degree Real Estate Senior level Full Job Description Founded in 1974, Community Access continues to uphold and operate as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT).

Program/Department Description:

The Real Estate Development Department of Community Access (CA) plans, develops, finances and builds multifamily residential projects in New York City that contain a mix of supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals and families and affordable housing for low-income families. The Real Estate Development Department has developed more than 1,500 units of housing, with an additional 150 units currently under construction and more than 1,100 units in pre-development. The Department also oversees major renovation projects, including “Year 15” preservation projects, for existing Community Access buildings. Overview The Director of Real Estate Development will lead the Real Estate Development team, responsible for managing a range of new construction and portfolio preservation projects currently in development, as well as working on land acquisition and new project development. For new construction , the Director of Real Estate Development will manage projects from site assessment and acquisition, through building design, arrangement of capital and operating financing, site preparation and construction, transfer to CA property management for lease-up, and conversion of construction funding to permanent financing. For preservation projects , the Director of Real Estate Development will be responsible for regulatory, lender, and investor due diligence and development of operating and financial strategies to sustain projects for long-term viability. Job Qualifications Understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of CA. Passion for creating affordable housing and willingness to work on all tasks necessary to complete that goal – from the mundane to the complex. Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, public policy, finance, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. 10 years of real estate project management experience. 5-7 years of senior level real estate development experience (Director of Real Estate or equivalent). Experience with affordable housing / publicly funded housing (LIHTC, other subsidy programs). Experience with integrated supportive housing development, strongly preferred. Strong written skills, analytical, and thinking skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Be a creative problem solver capable of fostering cordial and professional relationships with team members from diverse disciplines. Have a tolerance for risk and multi-tasking. Have a willingness to ask questions and learn new things and confidence to make suggestions Ability and willingness to take full ownership of projects and work autonomously towards their fruition Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs. Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services. www.communityaccess.org