Director of Real Estate

Description

Project FIND’s mission is to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless seniors with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently. Today Project FIND operates three supportive housing residences that are home to about 600 people and four senior centers with over 3,000 members. Our members and residents range from the healthy and active to the frail and homebound to the homeless.

For all these men and women, Project FIND is a critical resource, providing housing, meals, and programs that help individuals navigate the challenges of aging by encouraging community engagement and healthy living. Please visit our website at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Director of Property Management is responsible for overseeing the management of all Project FIND properties and ensuring they are operated and maintained in alignment with the organization’s financial, physical, regulatory, and social goals, as well as the requirements of funders and oversight agencies. This role ensures the effective delivery of property management–related services to residents and supports housing environments that are safe, compliant, and mission-driven.

The Director of Property Management is responsible for ensuring that all Property Management Department personnel are adequately supported, properly trained, and fully aligned with Project FIND’s mission and values. The Director serves as a member of the Executive Management Team and contributes to agency-wide planning, coordination, and decision-making.

The Director of Property Management reports to the Executive Director and may receive guidance from other members of the Management Team as appropriate. The position provides direct supervision to the Facilities Director and Building Property Managers and may provide general supervision to other property management staff as needed.

The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned. This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

• Plans and oversees the lease-up and operational start-up of new properties, including the development of Resident Selection Criteria, Property Management Plans, agreements, and required forms.
• Reviews vacancy reports; monitors resident income recertifications; and oversees the preparation and review of analytical and statistical reports related to portfolio operations, regulatory compliance, HUD-required documentation, and other programmatic activities.
• Maintains responsibility for the financial, regulatory, and physical performance of assets across the portfolio.
• Ensures properties are managed in accordance with commitments made to lenders, investors, and regulatory agencies; updates management plans, agreements, and related policy documents as needed.
• Oversees the violations process (including HPD, DOB, DOS, FDNY, and other agencies) and coordinates mitigation efforts; may represent the organization in court proceedings when required.
• Supports operations staff in the coordination and implementation of work orders.
• Works collaboratively with the Property Management team and external consultants to manage capital needs projects, inspections, and compliance with applicable Local Laws.

• Provides human resources support to the Property Management Department, including oversight of timesheet submissions, corrective actions, hiring, and terminations.
• Evaluates staff performance with a focus on effective project execution,…