Regional Director of Construction; remote

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Affordable Housing Partners, Inc. (“AHP”) is 100% owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. AHP acquires low?income housing and historic tax credits for Berkshire Hathaway. AHP is known for its parent company’s large tax credit investment capacity and for providing flexible and timely investment solutions to its development partners to create affordable housing. Since AHP's inception in 2011, AHP has acquired (for Berkshire Hathaway’s use) over $4.5 billion of tax credits.

These investments have spanned over 400 properties within the United States and in Puerto Rico, totaling the new construction or renovation of over 52,000 apartment homes.

The Regional Director of Construction will be directly responsible for the oversight of tax credit affordable multifamily housing projects as a representative of the Equity Partner. The portfolio consists of Senior, Assisted & Independent Living, Historic, rehab and new construction of Assets, primarily in the midwest (OH). This position will work collaboratively across all departments and external contacts to ensure the delivery of construction projects timely and within budget.

Experience with all aspects of construction processes, permitting, close out and state agency requirements is required. Additionally, this position will evaluate potential developments, alongside our Acquisitions Team, as proposed by Partners for feasibility in both design and budget. The primary objectives of this position are to review and opine on the construction piece of new investment opportunities and work with Asset Management on large construction, rehab or Capex projects of exiting investments.

These objectives are achieved through effective evaluation, oversight and analysis of all assigned developments.

The primary job responsibilities are:

• Review potential development underwriting, plans, developer expertise and proposed processes of future construction deals for accuracy of budgets and schedules.
• Maintain competent understanding of all state and local requirements and ensure adherence by Partners.
• Competence with all real estate due diligence including:
  • ALTA Surveys
  • Zoning
  • Environmental Reports
  • Wetlands and flood zones
  • Bonding and insurance requirements
  • Construction drawings
  • Pay applications and change orders
• Review of 3rd party inspections, manage these inspections and reports.
• Review and evaluation of construction drawings – Civil, Site, Architectural, Structural and MEP design.
• Ability to write, monitor and track internal project status reporting.
• Ability to actively communicate with Equity General Partners, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, General Contractors and Subcontractors.
• Maintain systems that will assist AHP employees with collecting, analyzing and reporting construction data.
• Ability to manage Developer Relationships and interface with internal departments such as Acquisitions and Asset Management Team.

• Must be able to work remotely and self-manage travel as needed to monitor individual project progress, budget and schedule.
• Must be able to demonstrate value add through on-site inspections.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction management required.
• Familiarity and/or willingness to utilize necessary software applications such as MS Project, Excel, Prolog.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have high attention to detail.
• The ability to juggle multiple projects at a time.
• Be a problem solver who can work in group setting with strong soft skills, instincts and judgement.
• Be willing to accept responsibility for new projects and see existing projects through to completion.

This position reports to the VP of Construction. Prior Tax Credit Affordable Housing experience a plus.