Vice President of Development, New York

Description

• Represent the owner at construction meetings and resolve issues related to design implementation, schedule, local permits, third party professional’s responsibilities and draw reviews. Approve hard cost draws and change orders.
• Will be responsible for profitable completion of new affordable (LIHTC) housing and workforce housing developments including sourcing, local approvals, funding applications, construction closings, construction and conversion/ 8609.
• Collaborates effectively to get things done, building and nurturing strong relationships—becoming a positive resource for our vendors, contractors, visitors and fellow employees.
• Work with PM team and Construction team to determine all regulatory requirements for the issuance of C of O from the local municipality and direct the contractor and third-party professional to complete their required roles in the process
• Hire and manage Development Managers and Development Coordinators, including mentoring, coaching, training and succession planning.
• Determine capacity and appropriate resources to address current and pipeline projects, including staffing and predevelopment expense budgets.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with joint venture partners, investors and municipal development planners.
• Coordinate completion of third-party Market Studies and Appraisals
• Develop and report on annual regional profitability goals to meet overall company goals.
• Work with closing team on pre-syndication, equity, construction loan and permanent loan closings,
• Review and approve soft cost draws and submission of hard and soft cost draws to funders.
• Select, direct and coordinate third party design professionals (i.e. architects, engineers, energy and environmental consultants) to include design review, adhering to the Conifer building outline specifications and standard floor plans
• Assist preparing final job cost for 8609 issuance and regulatory agreement filings
• Review and approval of third-party contracts and billings
• Represent Conifer at regional conferences and political events.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with local, state and federal funding agencies staying apprised of available programs and requirements and initiatives.
• VP will lead the development efforts in NY and be the “quarterback” of the Conifer teams involved in the projects (Development, Construction, Legal, Accounting, Asset Management, Property Management).
• Responsible for project feasibility and profitability and its related impact on the corporate budget through completion.
• Identifying and negotiating purchases of new project sites for pipeline
• Work with the Development Managers to maintain project budget, complete sources and uses and monthly update of project cost to complete
• Will oversee implementation of development projects in assigned region(s), principally financed utilizing low-income housing credits, from project inception to 8609 certification with the assistance of development staff to complete the following tasks:

Requirements

• Flexible, able to multi-task; adaptable to change projects when needed.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; ability to mentor, coach team members and provide training guidance as needed.
• Strong financial, budgeting experience required.
• Obtain local municipal project approvals. Travel required and evening appointments for local approvals
• Thinks strategically and applies critical thinking to identifying and solving problems.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in affordable housing project management, leading projects from start to finish, is required.
• Displays a positive attitude; exercises self-control at all times
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex documents (regulatory agreements, contracts, others).
• Proficient computer skills and programs including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and project management programs such as Deal Path and Procore.
• Business Professional with excellent business judgment and practices.
• Is willing to go the extra mile to resolve issues and complete tasks required, including any extended hours that might be needed.
• Bachelor’s degree required, with a major in Business, Law, Finance or Planning preferred.
• Staffing, performance management including coaching, mentoring, training experience is essential.
• Remote with some regional office attendance when needed/scheduled and travel to Project states and Project Municipalities.
• 37.5 Hours per Week
• This position is not fully remote. Candidates must reside in New York State within the NYC Metro area, or Long Island, NY to ensure commuting accessibility for required in-person site visits and to maintain a consistent regional presence. While some remote work is permitted, regular travel within the region is an essential function of the role. Your home will serve as your base office, with weekly travel to your assigned portfolio of communities and apartment locations as needed.
• 25% Travel Required
• Reliable transportation/vehicle with valid drivers’ license and valid auto insurance policy.
• Minimum fifteen (15+) years in affordable housing development or combination of experience in planning, real estate development and finance.
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to effectively collaborate with fellow colleagues at all levels, contractors, vendors, visitors, local and state representatives, other officials as required.
• Light work that may require, walking, stooping, crouching and lifting up to 15 pounds on occasion.
• Able to handle confidential matters.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills to effectively manage several projects with daily activities at one time to meet required timelines set.
• Travel required – frequency based upon projects, scheduled meetings, conferences.

Benefits

• Telephone, Cell Phone

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance