Director, Construction Resyndication

April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high‑quality affordable housing across the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, it is a portfolio company of Blackstone Real Estate supporting the affordable housing and LIHTC portfolio. We preserve critical affordable housing stock while delivering exceptional management.

As Director of Construction on the Preservation team, you will identify and unlock value, lead construction projects, establish operational objectives, and provide leadership to managers and staff. You will develop and nurture relationships with functional teams and external stakeholders, and execute policies that drive successful project completion.

• Secure pricing from select general contractors on developments.
• Confirm local jurisdiction (AHJ) permitting process and other requirements.
• Walk sites with A/E teams and GCs.
• Develop internal historical construction costs by state; work with Development project managers, asset managers, and capital expenditure teams to establish initial construction scope and budget; lead scoping and budgeting phase with the GC.
• Secure as‑built plans from site, files, or third‑party vendors.
• Coordinate and review schematic plans.
• Review QAP and design standards; coordinate incorporation into plan set.
• Develop initial scope of work – narrative along with A/E plans.
• Coordinate on‑site due diligence and review Phase I Market Study, Appraisal, Zoning, PNA/PCA, ACM, Surveys, and Accessibility reports.
• Negotiate contracts as needed for GC, civil, architect, and other consultants.
• Develop preliminary schedule and unit turns; coordinate with relocation teams.
• Review all financing documents for construction‑related requirements and coordinate approvals.
• Lead on‑site visits with GCs and A/E team to ensure quality, address issues, and maintain schedule.
• Track and forecast change orders against budget and provide alternate cost reviews and recommendations.
• Provide regular reports and updates on budget and schedule.
• Assist in the tenant outreach process and support meetings/events as needed.
• Coordinate with lenders and equity to ensure timing review and payments to GCs and other vendors; collect partial and full lien waivers each month and review progress against schedule.
• Support relocation efforts by monitoring and enforcing project schedule.
• Coordinate preparation of substantial completion forms.
• Coordinate with GC for final permit closeouts.
• Prepare and assemble construction closeout documentation (final lien waivers, manuals, G704, permits).
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Facilities Management, Real Estate, or related field).
• 7–10 years of experience working in construction and project management, including project planning, estimating, construction monitoring, and reporting of the full development life cycle, with at least two years’ experience in affordable housing (LIHTC) acquisition/rehabilitation projects.
• Direct experience managing renovation projects.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong meeting organization and facilitation skills.
• Analytical, flexible, adaptable, with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Technical proficiencies in industry‑standard project management tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Communicates effectively: listens effectively and confirms understanding when needed; cooperates effectively with teammates and cross‑functional teams; provides and receives feedback with ease.
• Drives results: works hard to ensure understanding of all critical performance targets; aligns personal and team performance to deliver results; accepts feedback and pivots activities and behaviors when needed to improve results.
• Plans and aligns: understands plans communicated and asks for clarity when needed; provides input when plans require front‑line input; ensures teammates are aligned on daily and weekly actions supporting the plan.
• Manages ambiguity: listens carefully to need for change or waiting for instruction in times of change; keeps moving daily and weekly tasks forward…