The Vice President of Real Estate Development & Housing (VP) will lead the GCHFH’s unique, large-scale efforts, especially mixed-use/mixed-income developments. They will be responsible GCHFH’s land portfolio, land acquisition, property development, capital projects, and homeowner services. The VP provides the financial analysis and capital project oversight to ensure that each property is developed and/or maintained in an economical and fiscally responsible manner. They ensure adequate land reserves are being accumulated for future build needs and all federal, state, and local legal and financial obligations are met. The position ensures the required timely reporting to HUD, foundations, corporations, and other government agencies on the financial health of projects. Key Responsibilities: Real Estate Development & Leadership - Serve as the primary contact and oversee large-scale capital projects, working with the SVP of Construction selecting consultants/contractors, monitoring budget including revenue and expense management, and provide input on design, operating, and other features of proposed new development projects.
- Take the lead on development and hand off of multi-use projects, attending weekly meetings, monitoring construction, and assisting with financial close out as needed.
- Work with the VP of Development & Marketing in grant preparation for GCHFH future development ventures.
- Oversee the Homeowner Services department in conjunction with the Director of Homeowner Services
- Work with the Director of Homeowner Services to manage the GCHFH HUD-Certified Home Buyer Counseling agency.
- Support staff development through the creation of shared project plans with transparent processes that ensure workflow clarity, clear roles and responsibilities, and communication between all team members and departments.
Project Management Supervision - Provide on-going financial monitoring and evaluation of property performance, reviewing cash flow projections and reserve management for GCHFH’s portfolio of properties.
- Monitor all project timelines, debt and equity financing requirements, and compliance.
- Assist Chief Financial Officer in preparing the annual budgets for annual acquisitions and projects.
- Review bids for large projects and land purchases and make recommendations to the CEO and Board.
- Work alongside the housing department, which continues to support smaller projects.
- Monitor the Real Estate Development Project Specialist acquisition plans for a minimum of 5 years of builds.
- Plan capital improvements, troubleshoot challenges and supervise consultants.
External Relations & Partnerships Cultivate a community of financial partners willing to provide below-market interest rate mortgages for GCHFH families. Direct work within the community to recruit families for homeownership; maintaining a qualified list of homeowners. Market Green Country Habitat for Humanity to the community.
Professional Experience & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience with real estate, large-scale mixed-use/mixed-income land development, construction, affordable housing, and
management. Experience structuring projects with private investors and commercial partners outside traditional housing-credit models. Familiarity with property management principles and ability to read and analyze financial reports and budgets. Knowledge of affordable housing programs including New Market Tax Credits and HUD; experience with LIHTC, TIF, and grant-funded projects. Extensive knowledge and experience with public financing tools. Comfort with HUD-certified counseling agency requirements. Experience with land acquisition and real estate transactions. Foundational knowledge of real property structures and construction methods. Experience coordinating engineering, design, legal, and commercial partners. - Proven people management experience leading staff and managers.
Personal Characteristics - Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to oversee and interact with contractors, government officials, property management companies, and homeowners.
- Comfortable bridging mission-driven nonprofit work with private-sector partners.
- Entrepreneurial and comfortable leading first-of-their-kind projects for the organization.
- Strong relationship builder with public officials, donors, investors, businesses, and community partners.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex activities, prioritize conflicting demands, and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and capacity to adapt to a variety of situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.
- Collaborative colleague and able to work alongside long-tenured leaders and newly hired staff.
- Exceptional team leader, coach and mentor.
- Ability to work independently, but also as part of an overall team.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
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