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Gilbane Development Company

Senior Acquisitions Manager

Gilbane Development Company, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview Gilbane Development Company is seeking a Senior Acquisitions Manager to join our Affordable & Mixed-Income development team. As a Senior Acquisitions Manager, you will play a pivotal role in Gilbane Development's value-add/opportunistic investment platform under the Affordable & Mixed-Income Division, leading our efforts in the acquisition of existing affordable housing projects across the United States. You will leverage your analytical skills to shape decisions, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful execution of projects from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

Lead the sourcing, identification, underwriting, acquisition and execution of affordable housing acquisition projects (including Section 8 and LIHTC executions/resyndications), managing proformas, schedules, and resources effectively

Build relationships with brokers and market participants to generate sourcing opportunities

Develop a deep understanding of how to make affordable acquisitions deals financially successful

Work closely with HUD for assignment and assumption of Section 8 contracts, approval of Mark-Up to Market, and any required financing

Work in partnership with applicable state and local agencies to obtain required approvals, resources and financial resources

Compile due diligence information, including financial, market, site, and regulatory data

Analyze and compare complex partnership agreements and cash flow waterfalls

Negotiate partnership agreements with joint venture partners and equity providers

Work collaboratively with the Senior Vice President to develop short- and long-term strategies to expand the affordable acquisitions platform

Complete applications and documentation necessary for debt and equity financing, property purchase and sale, and government subsidy renewal

Work with counsel to negotiate all real estate transaction related documents, including purchase and sale documents, loan documents, equity investment agreements, and operating agreements of all types

Validation and defense of budgets, assumptions, and proforma analysis

Build, coordinate and lead internal team members and external consultants through conceptual design and entitlements leading to construction documents

Perform, coordinate and / or lead pre-acquisition work such as drafting letters of intent, creating initial proformas, developing preliminary renovation scopes of work, and obtaining preliminary feedback from debt and equity providers

Supervise and lead staff. Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability. Complete employee evaluations of assigned staff annually and interim evaluations as required

Qualifications

BS or MS in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

8+ years of experience in multifamily real estate acquisitions with an emphasis on Section 8 and LIHTC executions/resyndications

Extensive experience with Section 8, Mark-Up to Market, agency financing, and LIHTC executions

Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling (excel) skills

Exceptional research and writing abilities

Strong project management skills and follow-through

Ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately in a constantly changing environment with a sense of urgency and accountability

Highly driven and values entrepreneurialism; works well within ambiguity

Strong broker relationships with firms who specialize in marketing Section 8 assets preferred

Existing relationships with LP equity providers preferred

Experience acquiring properties in multiple states preferred

Exceptional attention to detail

Some travel required

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

For New York, NY this ranges from $225,000 to $300,000 in annual compensation plus benefits, retirement program, and potential long-term incentives.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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