Real Estate Development Manager

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (Habitat Metro Denver) is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that seeks to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that everyone needs an affordable, healthy, and stable place to live in dignity and safety, and that affordable housing should be a matter of conscience and action for all. To achieve our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Habitat Metro Denver builds, renovates and sells homes in partnership with low- and moderate-income families. Habitat Metro Denver is also an advocate for policies that create and preserve affordable housing. We work in neighborhoods across five counties in Metro Denver to not only build, renovate and sell new homes, but also to do critical home repairs to help families stay in their homes longer. Since being founded in 1979, Habitat Metro Denver has served more than 2,500 households and is one of the top ten producers in the Habitat U.S. network nationwide.

The Manager of Real Estate Development (RED) is responsible for securing development opportunities and overseeing the successful development and coordination of projects. This position builds and fosters internal and external relationships and advocates to further the mission of Habitat and affordable homeownership.
The following reflects the organizations definition of essential functions for the job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage and develop direct reports to be valued contributors. Effectively communicate and emulate HFHMD Mission and Core Values; communicate development and design objectives and performance expectations to all direct reports.
* Support an inclusive environment for employees, volunteers, partners, consultants and contractors.
* Pursue and secure homeownership opportunities in collaboration with the Director.
* Facilitate project coordination and new program development with necessary departments to ensure successful rollout.
* Develop department project management capabilities to provide staff the tools to create successful projects.
* Create and manage budget and schedules at a project level.
* Build and foster relationships with partners and communities in support of department priorities.
* Foster cross departmental collaboration to further organization priorities.
* Ensure that all special conditions, design or other commitments, and other acquisition specifics are communicated and approved/understood by other departments as needed.
* Participate in negotiations with municipalities, developers, or other entities, documenting all negotiations to ensure proper legal documents, e.g. Letter of Intent (LOI), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), contracts, can be executed.
* Maintain a working knowledge of best practices and significant developments and trends in the fields of real estate, property development, affordable homeownership and residential construction.
* Contribute to building Habitats reputation as a trusted partner in affordable homeownership solutions.
* Oversee management of vacant and/or income property inventory as needed.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL:
* Thorough knowledge of property acquisition, contracts and due diligence.
* Thorough knowledge of proforma development, budget management and financial analysis.
* Thorough knowledge of land entitlement, site planning, building design and permitting.
* Thorough knowledge of residential construction.
* Diplomacy, outstanding representation of organization including public presentations.
* Ability to develop and supervise staff and provide consistent fair evaluation.
* Ability to identify, evaluate, problem solve and give direction regarding problem resolution.
* Ability to make decisions and solve problems effectively; ability to think and act decisively.
* Ability to flex style to communicate clearly, professionally, and sensitively with diverse audiences of homeowners, volunteers, contractors, community members, coworkers, etc.
* Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds is preferred.
* Strong communication skills; oral and written.
* Strong collaboration skills to coordinate across teams and departments.
* Ability to appropriately prioritize workload to meet schedules and deadlines.
* A strong belief in Habitats mission and a desire to engage others in the organizations work.

EXPERIENCE
* Lived experience and/or structured education in related field (Real Estate, Property Development, Architecture, Construction, etc.). BS/BA Degree preferred, and an advanced degree would be advantageous in this role.
* 5 or more years of successful experience with increasing responsibility in an applicable setting, such as real estate development.
* Experience effectively managing and developing staff.
* Experience building and fostering relationships with various, and sometimes challenging, stakeholders.
* Proven performance designing and guiding projects from acquisition through entitlement and construction bringing them in on time and at or below budget.
* Experience speaking publicly and garnering respect and consensus from groups.
* Experience with various technologies related to management and real estate development, such as performance management software, Excel, Monday.com, Bluebeam, and Procore.
* Experience working with, and overseeing, volunteers is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB
* Most work is performed indoors at a desk in a shared office or meeting setting, with the ability to work remotely at times.
* Ability to talk on the phone and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
* Ability to maneuver typical construction site obstacles and to adequately traverse a residential construction job site.
* Hybrid work model - minimum 2 days/week at a Habitat location (Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday), with ability to work from home the other days) During the first 6-9 months of employment additional days in the office will be required to learn the role, build critical interdepartmental connections, and strengthen the development teams vision, strategy, and cohesiveness.
* The ability to travel to and from meetings and appointments in locations and times when public transportation is unavailable.
* A valid drivers license and ability to be insured under the companys insurance policy is a prerequisite; driving is required. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run for insurance purposes.
* Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds when necessary.
* Habitats office where this position will report to is 430 S Navajo St, Denver, CO 80223.

The anticipated starting annual compensation range is $82,000 - $108,000 for the position. New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. FLSA Status will be determined by the starting compensation based on applicable state minimum for exempt status.

Benefits available include medical, dental and vision insurance options; 401k with employer match; Paid time off for vacation, sick, holidays, floating holidays; short and long-term disability; Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) Leave; Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML); and paid time to volunteer.

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