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Director of Housing and Real Estate

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is responsible for managing the operational and strategic aspects of property acquisition, new home/building construction, and home/building renovations. Will oversee all the procedures and processes to assure required deliverables are met, long-term value is created, and a proactive, high-quality approach is demonstrated. This role is a critical management team member who will maximize the value of real estate assets while promoting and aligning with the company’s core mission, values, and reputation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Consults with leadership to understand real estate priorities.

  • Works directly with lead project developer(s).

  • Manages all phases of assigned projects (new construction and renovation) including planning, design, budgeting, and construction.

  • Leads project related meetings with stakeholders including architects, consultants, and contractors.

  • Facilitates the purchase or development of properties; establishes and implement overall project plans and objectives, including project schedules and budgets.

  • Gathers, provides, and explains details of current market conditions, pricing, legal requirements, and similar information.

  • Identifies properties that align to the LIFT JAX strategy based on location, size, price, and other characteristics.

  • Makes site visits to potential properties and resolves any questions about the property.

  • Coordinates the offer process, and works collaborative with any seller agents.

  • Ensures that terms and conditions of purchase agreements such as loans, home inspections, and pest inspections are met before closing dates. 

  • Ensures that paperwork is completed accurately and on time; corrects any errors or omissions.

  • Develops and maintains positive partnership relationships with attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors.

  • Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, audit, safety, and environmental issues.

  • Tracks renovation/build projects to ensure they meet the designated project timeline

  • Negotiates with contractors, vendors, and suppliers as required.

  • Collaborates with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure satisfactory delivery of project.

  • Communicates the status of the project throughout the process with leadership andother pertinent parties.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, project management or related fields

  • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a real estate or project management in a similar role

  • Extensive experience in managing multiple project budgets and timelines simultaneously

  • In -depth knowledge of building permitting and approval processes with local city government

  • Extensive experience supervising multiple contractors and projects

  • Advanced ability to keep property owners and key constituents updated

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

PREFERRED

  • Construction knowledge

  • Knowledge of Jacksonville’s Eastside area

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Strong financial, entrepreneurial, and problem-solving skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 

WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT USE

  • Work is performed indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to exposed to weather conditions.

  • Valid driver license with proof of insurance

  • Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds

  • Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer

LIFT JAX OVERVIEW

LIFT JAX is an initiative of business and community leaders working to eradicate generational poverty in Jacksonville. The seeds for LIFT JAX were planted in 2017, when a group of Jacksonville’s business and community leaders convened to plot a path to eliminate poverty in the city.

The flagship strategy of LIFT JAX is the implementation of the Purpose Built Communities model in Jacksonville’s Eastside. The nationally recognized model is based on the successful holistic revitalization of Atlanta’s East Lake neighborhood. The approach requires coordinated implementation of four strategies within a clearly defined neighborhood: (1) mixed-income housing; (2) cradle-to-college-and-career education pipeline; (3) community wellness; and (4) long-term financial vitality. Because of the complex nature of this cross-sector work, the establishment of a single purpose nonprofit Community Quarterback is the most critical component of a successful Purpose Built Communities revitalization initiative. LIFT JAX – which is representative of leaders from the Eastside, the business community, as well as nonprofit and philanthropic partners – serves as the Community Quarterback.

COMPENSATION

The annual salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $85,000.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and a cover letter to info@liftjax.org . The deadline to submit applications is March 1st, 2024. A select number of candidates will be selected to participate in an interview in early March.