Housing Authority Of Savannah
Director of Real Estate Development & Preservation
Housing Authority Of Savannah, Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31441
Director of Real Estate Development & Preservation
Housing Authority of Savannah Pay Range
$106,198.00/yr - $163,391.00/yr Duties and Responsibilities: Implments and coordinates all Real Estate Development (R.E.D) activities for the Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS). Manages all administrative aspects of the R.E.D. department, to include preparing all required reports. Develops strategies for R.E.D. through preservation, utilizing economic resources. Develops annual action plan for the revitalization and/or preventative maintenance of properties, through preservation and/or economic restructuring/development. Develops and conducts an ongoing public awareness and education program, designed to enhance appreciation of HAS’ presence in the affordable housing industry and to foster an understanding of HAS’ goals and objectives. Assists the Director of Property Management with physical improvement projects, through personal consultation or by obtaining and supervising professional design consultants. Assists in locating appropriate contractors and materials. Participates in supervision of vendors on construction projects. Provides advice and guidance on necessary financial mechanisms for physical improvements. Encourages a cooperative climate between HAS and local public officials, by advising and/or promoting HAS’ goals regarding redevelopment/preservation activities. Builds strong and productive working relationships with appropriate public agencies at the local, state and federal levels. Develops and maintains data systems to track the process and progress of R.E.D activities, to include economic monitoring, and maintenance of individual property/building files through photographic documentation of all physical changes. Prepares capital and operating pro forma budgets, to evaluate and improve operational performance and long-term viability of properties. Manages relationships with funding agencies and lenders, while ensuring initial and continued compliance according to projects’ regulatory agreements and other controlling documents. Identifies and secures federal, state, and local government funding sources for capital and operating needs of multi‑family housing, special needs housing, and community facilities (e.g. LIHTC, HUD programs, etc.). Ensures compliance with all municipal regulations (e.g., building registrations), community, and neighborhood support and approvals including attending meetings related to housing development. Ensures documentation of high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints using historical data and expert judgment, in order to understand project limitations. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Knowledge
A Bachelor’s degree in business, urban planning, real estate, community development, finance, management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge and abilities. Five (5) years of progressive, highly professional experience in general administration, federally or state funded programs, affordable housing, real estate finance, and/or real property acquisitions. Five (5) years of experience in real estate development, preservation and asset management, with HUD based programs and regulations, such as those for Public Housing Authorities and/or HUD based Multi‑Family Housing, Mixed Finance and Low Income Housing Tax Credit and Rental Assistance Demonstration Programs preferred. Experience with reviewing real estate performance, especially for rental housing and community facilities. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Presentation and listening skills are also required, along with a convincing professional presence. Must be able to represent the Authority effectively in business meetings, conventions, municipal organizations and other industry forums. Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and general operations. Experience in the development of strategic plans. Ability to analyze data of operations for report preparations and presentations. Ability to establish short and long‑term goals and monitor progress to completion. Ability to coordinate and oversee a number of projects concurrently. Ability to supervise others effectively and collaboratively, reinforcing good performance and dealing firmly but fairly with less than satisfactory performance. Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with employees and other business contacts. Ability to deal effectively with situations, which require tact and diplomacy, yet firmness. Valid driver’s license, or must acquire one within 30 days of employment. Eligibility for coverage under the Authority’s fleet auto insurance. Seniority Level
Director Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Sales and Management Industries
Housing and Community Development
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Housing Authority of Savannah Pay Range
$106,198.00/yr - $163,391.00/yr Duties and Responsibilities: Implments and coordinates all Real Estate Development (R.E.D) activities for the Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS). Manages all administrative aspects of the R.E.D. department, to include preparing all required reports. Develops strategies for R.E.D. through preservation, utilizing economic resources. Develops annual action plan for the revitalization and/or preventative maintenance of properties, through preservation and/or economic restructuring/development. Develops and conducts an ongoing public awareness and education program, designed to enhance appreciation of HAS’ presence in the affordable housing industry and to foster an understanding of HAS’ goals and objectives. Assists the Director of Property Management with physical improvement projects, through personal consultation or by obtaining and supervising professional design consultants. Assists in locating appropriate contractors and materials. Participates in supervision of vendors on construction projects. Provides advice and guidance on necessary financial mechanisms for physical improvements. Encourages a cooperative climate between HAS and local public officials, by advising and/or promoting HAS’ goals regarding redevelopment/preservation activities. Builds strong and productive working relationships with appropriate public agencies at the local, state and federal levels. Develops and maintains data systems to track the process and progress of R.E.D activities, to include economic monitoring, and maintenance of individual property/building files through photographic documentation of all physical changes. Prepares capital and operating pro forma budgets, to evaluate and improve operational performance and long-term viability of properties. Manages relationships with funding agencies and lenders, while ensuring initial and continued compliance according to projects’ regulatory agreements and other controlling documents. Identifies and secures federal, state, and local government funding sources for capital and operating needs of multi‑family housing, special needs housing, and community facilities (e.g. LIHTC, HUD programs, etc.). Ensures compliance with all municipal regulations (e.g., building registrations), community, and neighborhood support and approvals including attending meetings related to housing development. Ensures documentation of high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints using historical data and expert judgment, in order to understand project limitations. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Knowledge
A Bachelor’s degree in business, urban planning, real estate, community development, finance, management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge and abilities. Five (5) years of progressive, highly professional experience in general administration, federally or state funded programs, affordable housing, real estate finance, and/or real property acquisitions. Five (5) years of experience in real estate development, preservation and asset management, with HUD based programs and regulations, such as those for Public Housing Authorities and/or HUD based Multi‑Family Housing, Mixed Finance and Low Income Housing Tax Credit and Rental Assistance Demonstration Programs preferred. Experience with reviewing real estate performance, especially for rental housing and community facilities. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Presentation and listening skills are also required, along with a convincing professional presence. Must be able to represent the Authority effectively in business meetings, conventions, municipal organizations and other industry forums. Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and general operations. Experience in the development of strategic plans. Ability to analyze data of operations for report preparations and presentations. Ability to establish short and long‑term goals and monitor progress to completion. Ability to coordinate and oversee a number of projects concurrently. Ability to supervise others effectively and collaboratively, reinforcing good performance and dealing firmly but fairly with less than satisfactory performance. Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with employees and other business contacts. Ability to deal effectively with situations, which require tact and diplomacy, yet firmness. Valid driver’s license, or must acquire one within 30 days of employment. Eligibility for coverage under the Authority’s fleet auto insurance. Seniority Level
Director Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Sales and Management Industries
Housing and Community Development
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