Director of Capital Development / Senior Owner s Representative
Job Description
Neighbors 4 Neighbors / Carter Lard Consulting
Location Upper Manhattan and Westchester County
Reports to President/CEO
Employment Full-time or part-time, with regular site visits and agency meetings
Position summary
We seek an experienced housing development professional to lead the planning and delivery of two grant-supported supportive housing initiatives totaling approximately 80 apartments. The initial portfolio includes 60 apartments in Upper Manhattan and 20 apartments serving survivors of domestic violence in Westchester County.
The Director will represent the organization s interests, guide executive leadership through the development process, and coordinate funders, development partners, consultants, and contractors. Responsibilities will reflect each project s approved structure, including acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, or leased apartments.
Key responsibilities
- Review grant awards, project documents, budgets, and existing commitments. Establish the scope, approval requirements, schedule, and milestones for each project.
- Develop a roadmap covering funding conditions, property readiness, financing needs, procurement, approvals, and occupancy.
- Coordinate due diligence, including property conditions, title, environmental issues, zoning, accessibility, and building systems, as applicable.
- Identify and manage architects, engineers, attorneys, development consultants, contractors, brokers, and other specialists.
- Develop and maintain project budgets, including acquisition or leasing, construction, professional fees, contingencies, and reserves.
- Work with Finance and funding partners to identify funding gaps and support financing applications, closings, grant draws, and reimbursements.
- Oversee bidding and contractor selection. Review scopes, schedules, contracts, change orders, invoices, and payment requests with appropriate advisers.
- Monitor project quality, costs, and schedules through regular meetings and site visits.
- Coordinate inspections, required sign-offs, punch lists, warranties, and turnover documentation.
- Provide leadership with clear progress reports identifying decisions needed, budget changes, and unresolved issues.
- Help leadership and staff understand the development process and establish repeatable budgeting, procurement, and reporting practices.
- Coordinate with social services and property management to prepare apartments and services for occupancy.
- Incorporate survivor privacy, confidentiality, and safety needs into the Westchester project.
Required qualifications
- At least 8 10 years of progressively responsible real estate development, capital project management, or owner representation experience, including substantial affordable or supportive housing work.
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects from planning through completion or occupancy.
- Experience managing project budgets, consultants, contractors, schedules, and agency relationships.
- Working knowledge of New York public funding and approval processes relevant to affordable or supportive housing.
- Strong budgeting, financial analysis, procurement, negotiation, contract administration, and executive communication skills.
- Bachelor s degree in real estate, construction management, architecture, engineering, finance, urban planning, or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience.
- Ability to travel regularly between Manhattan and Westchester.
Preferred experience includes work with NYC HPD/HDC, NYS HCR, OTDA capital programs, Westchester County housing programs, nonprofit housing owners, and housing serving domestic violence survivors.
Proposed pay and salary
These are the anticipated ranges in the prepared job description.
Employment option | Compensation | Expected schedule |
|---|
Full-time employee | $150,000 $180,000 annually | Approximately 40 hours per week |
Part-time employee | $80 $100 per hour | Approximately 20 25 hours per week |
Part-time at 20 hours weekly | Approximately $83,200 $104,000 annually | Based on 52 weeks |
Part-time at 25 hours weekly | Approximately $104,000 $130,000 annually | Based on 52 weeks |
Compensation depends on relevant experience and demonstrated project delivery. Part-time annual earnings depend on hours worked. Benefits eligibility follows organizational policies.
Initial priorities
- First 30 days Review both awards, budgets, project documents, and commitments. Identify missing expertise and decisions requiring leadership action.
- Within 60 days Establish a roadmap, budget, schedule, agency submission tracker, and consultant responsibilities for each project.
- Within 90 days Advance approved milestones, address funding or delivery gaps, and establish the transition plan toward occupancy and operations.
Application requirements
Submit a resume and brief project list showing project type, unit count, approximate budget, funding sources, personal responsibilities, and results. Indicate interest in full-time or part-time employment and availability for work in Manhattan and Westchester.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.