Vice President of Development

Vice President of Development, New York – Conifer Realty

Senior management position with full responsibility for sourcing, managing, and executing new construction affordable housing projects in New York State (NY). Directs development staff to achieve profitable implementation of NY and any other assigned regional‐managed affordable low‑income and workforce housing developments and has overall responsibility for regional profitability.

• Full‑time
• 37.5 Hours per Week
• Monday – Friday
• 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• 25% Travel Required

This position is not fully remote. Candidates must reside in New York State within the NYC Metro area or Long Island, NY to ensure commuting accessibility for required in‑person site visits and to maintain a consistent regional presence. While some remote work is permitted, regular travel within the region is an essential function of the role. Your home will serve as your base office, with weekly travel to your assigned portfolio of communities and apartment locations as needed.

• Lead development efforts in NY and serve as the “quarterback” of Conifer teams involved in projects (Development, Construction, Legal, Accounting, Asset Management, Property Management).
• Develop and report on annual regional profitability goals to meet overall company goals.
• Determine capacity and appropriate resources to address current and pipeline projects, including staffing and pre‑development expense budgets.
• Hire and manage Development Managers and Development Coordinators, including mentoring, coaching, training and succession planning.
• Represent Conifer at regional conferences and political events.
• Oversee profitable completion of new affordable (LIHTC) housing and workforce housing developments including sourcing, local approvals, funding applications, construction closings, construction and conversion/8609.
• Identify and negotiate purchases of new project sites for pipeline.
• Assess project feasibility and profitability and its impact on the corporate budget through completion.
• Maintain professional relationships with local, state and federal funding agencies, joint‑venture partners, investors and municipal development planners.
• Work with Development Managers to maintain project budget, complete sources and uses and monthly update of project cost.
• Obtain local municipal project approvals and coordinate third‑party design professionals (architects, engineers, etc.).
• Coordinate completion of third‑party Market Studies and Appraisals; review and approve third‑party contracts and billings.
• Work with closing team on pre‑syndication, equity, construction loan and permanent loan closings.
• Represent the owner at construction meetings and resolve design, schedule, permit and cost issues; approve hard cost draws and change orders.
• Assist in preparing final job cost for 8609 issuance and regulatory agreement filings.
• Perform other development‑related projects and duties as assigned.
• Travel to project states and municipalities as required.

• Minimum fifteen (15+) years in affordable housing development or a combination of planning, real‑estate development and finance.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in affordable housing project management, leading projects from start to finish.
• Strong financial and budgeting experience.
• Proficient computer skills and programs including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and project management programs such as Deal Path and Procore.
• Staffing, performance management including coaching, mentoring and training experience.

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a major in Business, Law, Finance or Planning preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborates effectively to get things done and build strong relationships.
• High motivation, strong work ethic and intense focus on achieving results.
• Champions change and operational excellence.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Business professional with strong judgment and practices.
• Strategic thinking and critical problem‑solving.
• Team orientation and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Strong…