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Heartshare

Vice President, Residential Real Estate & Development (DD)

Heartshare, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Vice President, Residential Real Estate & Development (DD)

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We are looking for an experienced leader in development and real‑estate acquisition for developmental‑disability housing. This role will manage the end‑to‑end pipeline for new residential homes and transition out of aging or noncompliant properties.

Responsibilities

Maintain a rolling 18‑to‑24‑month acquisition and transition plan with ranked targets, business cases, and timelines.

Build and manage a broker network, issue RFPs when useful, and set clear expectations and accountability.

Lead site selection and local notice processes for community residences, including outreach to community boards and elected officials.

Prepare complete submissions for OPWDD, coordinate inspections and approvals, and oversee adherence to accessibility, safety, and integrated community living standards.

Coordinate design and construction activities, manage municipal and state processes, and deliver move‑in ready homes that meet OPWDD and HCBS requirements.

Execute checklists for licensing readiness and opening; plan decanting and move‑in with residential leadership to avoid service disruption.

Own project pro‑formas and cash flow, align with Medicaid revenue models and move schedules, and identify and secure capital sources when applicable.

Set and manage critical paths from letter of intent through occupancy; establish and report key performance indicators and run post‑project reviews to improve cost, schedule, and quality.

Manage communications with municipal partners, community boards, families, and internal leaders, representing the agency at meetings and hearings.

Other duties as assigned by the Chief Program Officer and/or President and CEO.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in real estate, public administration, planning, or related field preferred.

Twelve or more years of progressively senior experience in NYC real‑estate acquisitions, affordable or special‑needs housing development, or regulated residential development, with a record of closing transactions, coordinating due diligence and design, managing external counsel and architects, delivering multi‑site pipelines, and preparing materials for senior leadership and boards.

Experience with OPWDD settings or other regulated residential environments strongly preferred.

Knowledge of DOH and NYC accessibility housing standards preferred.

Strong negotiation skills for letters of intent, leases, and purchase‑and‑sale agreements.

Financial modeling and capital budgeting skills.

Vendor and broker management with clear performance expectations.

Fluency with zoning basics, environmental and building due diligence, construction sequencing, and schedule control.

Able to collaborate across Real Estate, Residential Services, Facilities, Compliance, Finance, and Legal.

Clear written and verbal communication, strong meeting facilitation, and community engagement.

Benefits

Rewarding work in a team environment

Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays

403(b) retirement plans with employer contribution

Health, dental, vision and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit)

Employee appreciation programs and events

Tuition assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Wellhub discount

Verizon Wireless discount

BJ’s membership discount

Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to

Leaves@heartshare.org .

About HeartShare: For over 150 years, HeartShare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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