Director of Real Estate Development

The Real Estate Development Director leads the day-to-day housing development efforts, adhering to the organization’s values, facilitating the agency’s growth, and advancing the organization's reputation as a quality builder.

Oversees the organization’s real estate development process including acquisition, planning, design, financing, permitting, construction (new or rehabilitation), and close-out

Maintains a working knowledge of municipality, county, state, and federal affordable, workforce, and supportive housing development policies

Maintains a working knowledge of affordable, workforce, and supportive housing funding sources as well as related application and timeline requirements

Maintains a working knowledge of land use, zoning, and related processes

Develops and maintains strong professional relationships with key stakeholders and partners in governmental, construction, and design sectors

Guides development and execution of the organization’s acquisition strategy

Assists in property identification, negotiation of acquisition, and site control

Facilitates property financing, underwriting, and closing processes

Leads solicitation of investor and lender proposals, analyzing and negotiating financing terms and legal agreements with lenders and investors, keeping Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer adequately engaged and informed

Guides development of project plans and specifications, ensuring input from appropriate internal stakeholders

Guides project development budget and secures operating pro forma from Asset Manager

Ensures designated staff obtain required entitlements, permits, and approvals in a timely manner Engages and negotiates contracts with architects, contractors, vendors, and other applicable project team members

Oversees coordination with architects, engineers, designers, financers, construction personnel, and operations team

Leads collaborative process to develop and refine project concepts

Reviews and analyzes project design plans to drive quality and cost-effectiveness

Drives internal and external teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget

Conducts general construction site visits and reviews

Participates in all required meetings with stakeholders and partners, i.e., local and state organizations, commissions, committees, etc.

Maintains continuous communication with the Chief Operating Officer and necessary constituents to keep others informed including of critical issues

Manages due diligence processes in all real estate development activities

Provides supervision and mentorship to Real Estate Development Department team members

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

The Real Estate Development Director will possess the following education, experience, and competencies.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in real estate, construction science / management, finance, business, engineering, or other related field

Master's degree in related field a plus

Related professional and / or industry certifications and / or licenses a plus

Experience :

Minimum of 10 years of real estate development and project management experience

Multifamily and / or affordable housing development experience a plus

Knowledege, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge, understanding, and application of all phases of real estate and affordable, workforce, and / or supportive housing development

Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Sound judgment, analytical skills, and reasoning

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Technological proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management systems and databases

Ability to perform a variety of responsibilities with keen attention to detail, strong integrity and ethics, and commitment to excellence

Ability to take initiative, be independently resourceful, and maintain a results-oriented mindset

Ability to focus, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively

Ability to balance competing and challenging demands, effectively handle shifting priorities, and meet deadlines

Ability to function as a dependable / reliable team player with all staff

Ability to lead and mobilize projects, project communication, and project teams based on critical milestones and timeline adherence

Ability to mentor, develop, and build high-performing teams

Results orientation and persistence to achieve outcomes

Possesses adaptable and entrepreneurial nature

Possesses valid Florida driver's license and own actively insured transportation