Building Director

La Central

Located in the South Bronx, La Central offers 160 units of permanent, supportive housing to low-income and chronically homeless individuals, including some with special needs. Comuni Life Inc. provides comprehensive onsite social services, and Breaking Ground coordinates property management services.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Present, the Building Director I is responsible for ensuring effective property management and day-to-day operations. The Building Director manages the maintenance and upkeep of the physical site while also ensuring effective administration of rent activities, subsidy management, leasing, legal actions, tenant relations, and social service delivery. The Building Director works closely and discerningly with vendors to ensure quality services for the building and its residents.

The Building Director establishes and maintains strong, positive relationships with direct reports and social service staff from CUCS (Center for Urban Community Services) and deals with tenants in a positive, sensitive, and knowledgeable manner. The Building Director is a strong internal and external communicator when issues arise that affect the building and community  Building Director represents Breaking Ground's mission to stakeholders on and off site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide oversight of building staff, including direct supervision of the Assistant Directors
Hire, manage, and monitor performance of staff
Manage all rent related activities at the building including tenant rent collection, leasing, subsidy management and recertification, ensuring benchmarks are met
Manage all landlord-tenant legal and other activities at the building in keeping with applicable laws and regulations and Breaking Ground policies and procedures
Collaborate with other Building Directors as needed to ensure implementation of effective strategies related to specific, as well as more macro tenant matters
Manage the maintenance of a safe, clean, structurally sound and "healthy" building through effective day-to-day security and maintenance duties
Participate in Breaking Ground's preventive maintenance program, on-going capital upgrades, and energy efficiency programs
Manage the development and coordination of tenant services at the building including activities and workshops
Manage building finances including budgeting, monitoring, modifications and draw downs
Collaborate closely with social service partners to ensure tenants receive the highest quality services at the building and that housing is maintained
Maintain a strong and positive partnership between management and social services staff
Work effectively with external agencies including government agencies, funders and vendors
Build strong, positive relationships with decision-makers in the local community
Represent Breaking Ground as an expert in workshops, conferences and advocacy efforts
Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years' experience in property management or supportive housing
Minimum 5 years' experience in supervisory capacity. Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, manage, coach, and supervise others

Experience with social services, policy, and housing development preferred
Knowledge of local, state, and federal housing and social service regulations
Knowledge of funding sources for housing and social service programs
Ability to manage multiple significant priorities, including complex and time sensitive projects
Strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and commitment to problem solving and creative thinking
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams