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Gilbane

Acquisitions Director - Affordable Housing

Gilbane, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview Gilbane Development Company is seeking an Acquisitions Director to join our Affordable & Mixed-Income development team. As Acquisitions Director, you will play a pivotal role in Gilbane Development’s value-add/opportunistic investment platform under the Affordable & Mixed-Income Division, specifically targeting 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, acquisition and execution of affordable housing acquisition projects, managing proformas, schedules, and resources effectively

Support the Affordable & Mixed-Income Division in all aspects of affordable housing acquisition, rehabilitation, and development (Section 8, LIHTC, etc.) in core markets across the US

Make substantial contributions to analysis that will inform the company's investment decisions

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

Analyze and compare complex partnership agreements and cash flow waterfalls

Work collaboratively with the Senior Vice President to develop short- and long-term strategies to expand the affordable and mixed-income housing portfolio, as well as look for opportunities to reposition existing assets

Completion of 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-development work such as preliminary architectural and engineering issues, zoning issues, local government, and community support

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

10+ years of experience in multifamily real estate development and/or acquisitions

LIHTC and Section 8 development and acquisition experience highly preferred

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

Exceptional attention to detail

Some travel required

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For New York City, this ranges from $195,000.00-$250,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

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.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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