Senior Director of Real Estate Development - Military veterans preferred

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Senior Director of Real Estate Development

Senior Director of Real Estate Development

(Full-time, Exempt, $175,000 - $215,000)

Our Mission
CCH builds and manages quality, affordable housing in caring communities.
Vision
To transform communities by fostering human dignity, mutual respect, personal independence, and supportive environments
Our Values
Sustainability

Maintaining our own organizational health and viability and maintaining sustainable communities
for our residents
Integrity

Striving for reliability and honesty in all that we do and say
Independence

Empowering people to age in place with dignity
CCH Beliefs
We are more than a home for residents. We are more than a job for employees.
Position Summary
We seek a Senior Director of Real Estate Development to be responsible for all affordable real estate matters of Christian Church Homes (CCH). This role leads a small, dedicated team that oversees all aspects of affordable real estate development: site acquisition, land use, and zoning analysis; financial feasibility, packaging, grant writing, and closing; construction administration; and permanent conversation and transfer to operations. Extensive experience with affordable and/or supportive housing development including usage of low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), tax exempt bonds, state/federal capital programs, and mixed-financed deals is essential. The Senior Director will report to and work closely with the Chief Executive Officer. In addition, they will partner with the senior leadership and the board of directors to develop and implement strategies across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and lead the entirety of the real estate development process including financing, closing, construction administration, and placement into service.
Work collaboratively with internal departments to gain input on real estate development strategy and create projects that reflect the community needs, organizations expertise, and organizations risk tolerance.
Locate and secure viable development sites, often through option agreement or joint venture.
Obtain capital from a variety of public and private sources including municipal, state, federal, and tax credit opportunities, often through competitive RFP processes, for the development of affordable and supportive housing, including new construction and rehab.
Complete financial analysis of all prospective projects to determine funding strategy, and highest and best use.
Develop re-capitalizing and re-structuring strategies for existing assets.
Prepare proformas and other projections to create financially viable construction and permanent operating budgets.
Hire, retain, and oversee the professional development and career advancement of Development staff.
Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
Supervise team of Real Estate Development Project Managers.
Supervise and work collaboratively with a team of consultants including lenders, attorneys, architects, engineers, contractors, and others.
Work with local and regional elected officials and boards to advise strategy.
Participate in organizational strategic planning and other executive management processes.
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all development functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Ability to engage in continued conversations about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, with an equity focus, and to apply those conversations to daily work.
Bachelors degree in a related field and work experience and/or graduate level coursework
Extensive experience (10 years+) in the affordable real estate development field including a demonstrated track record of leading all aspects of the real estate development process.
Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience of real estate development staff.
CCH conducts background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Satisfactory completion of background check is a requirement of employment with CCH.
A valid driver license, reliable personal vehicle, personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are essential job requirements.
Occasional travel (regional and national) as required to fulfill primary job responsibilities and duties.
Passion for the Christian Church Homes mission to provide quality affordable housing to seniors.
Demonstrated experience with public and private affordable housing funding resources and subsidy programs, including the low-income housing tax credit program, tax exempted bonds, and syndication process; ability to creatively combine financing tools to leverage housing funds.
Strong real estate development experience including local government procedures to secure entitlements and all necessary permits.
Ability to work effectively with various community groups (including CCH residents, government and private lenders, business community members, and surrounding neighbors of proposed developments) to listen and respond to community concerns.
Experience managing development for a complex nonprofit with multiple funding sources including government (federal and state) contracts and an affiliate structure with diverse program areas delivered nationally.
Experience either as an employee or board member of a nonprofit organization; must be familiar with nonprofit and government contractor regulations.
Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization
Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to present information effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in sophisticated financial analysis using Excel and with word processing software such as Microsoft Word.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, team members, and the general public.
Effective use of mediation and conflict resolution techniques and processes for influencing performance management; Ability to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
Ability to serve with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize tasks and consistently meet project deadlines.
Reporting + Organizational Relationships
This position will report directly to the President and CEO of CCH and supervises the day-to-day activities and staff of one or more functional areas and performs related work as required.
Compensation & Classification
CCH is committed to paying competitive wages. The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $215,000. CCH has a competitive benefits package with health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 8% of an employer contribution for retirement, and more. This is a full-time, exempt position. This position is based at the CCH Central Office - Walnut Creek.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should express your interest in working at CCH and your qualifications. We encourage you to list your LinkedIn profile on your application.
Physical Demands
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Generally minimal physical exertion is required. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional lifting of heavy boxes and presentation materials occurs. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Ability to access and navigate properties, construction sites, and the organizations various office locations. Occasional travel (5-10%) required.
CCH is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition, including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. We encourage and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants with Disabilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants who are disabled may participate in the application process. If you are seeking accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.

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