Director of Real Estate

Director of Real EstateA New Leaf is committed to empowering individuals and enriching communities through transformative services. Our core valuesCompassion Passion for Results Collaboration Accountability Integrity and Conscientiousnessguide us in creating meaningful lasting impacts in the communities we Summary: The Director of Real Estate provides leadership and oversight for the organizations real estate portfolio facilities operations property management and asset management functions. This position is responsible for ensuring organizational properties are safe well-maintained financially responsible and aligned with operational and programmatic needs through oversight of facilities maintenance capital improvement planning construction and renovation projects third-party property management and real estate activities. The Director partners with executive leadership to develop long-term property strategies manage organizational risks and provide recommendations that support responsible stewardship of agency assets and future :Lead the organizations real estate portfolio including owned leased controlled administrative housing and program properties. Develop and implement facilities-based asset management strategies that support long-term stewardship of organizational assets. Oversee facilities operations preventive maintenance programs repair priorities work order performance vendor services and property operations across the organizations portfolio. Evaluate facility conditions occupancy needs deferred maintenance infrastructure and operational requirements to identify property improvement priorities. Develop and maintain multi-year capital needs assessments property improvement plans and capital investment recommendations. Partner with Finance Operations Facilities Programs and Executive Leadership to support capital planning budget development and project prioritization. Serve as the primary organizational liaison for third-party property management partners and monitor property performance maintenance activities occupancy trends compliance reporting and contractual expectations. Oversee construction renovation major repair and capital improvement projects including project planning budgets schedules vendor performance and project implementation. Coordinate with contractors architects engineers consultants property managers lenders brokers attorneys public agencies and other stakeholders to support organizational real estate activities. Support affordable housing initiatives and real estate transactions including acquisitions dispositions leasing site evaluations and projects involving LIHTC HUD HOME CDBG and other applicable funding programs. Conduct due diligence activities related to acquisitions leases development projects renovations and property dispositions. Identify facility operational environmental financial insurance and compliance risks and develop recommendations to support organizational decision-making. Ensure compliance with applicable laws regulatory requirements funding agreements safety standards accessibility requirements and organizational policies. Prepare reports recommendations project updates and presentations for Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors. Provide leadership and oversight to assigned staff contractors consultants vendors and third-party property management partners. Collaborate across departments and with external partners to support organizational priorities operational excellence and responsible stewardship of agency assets. Perform other related duties as :Education: Bachelors degree in Real Estate Construction Management Urban Planning Facilities Management Business Administration Finance Public Administration or a related field. A masters degree in a related field is :Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in real estate facilities management asset management property operations construction management affordable housing or a closely related field. Experience overseeing facilities maintenance multi-site property operations capital improvement planning construction or renovation projects and third-party property management. Experience coordinating with contractors consultants architects engineers brokers lenders legal counsel public agencies and other external stakeholders. Experience supporting affordable housing initiatives and projects involving LIHTC HUD HOME CDBG or other federal state or local funding programs Conditions/Physical Requirements:Work is performed in a combination of office construction and community settings with regular travel required to organizational properties housing sites meetings and other business use of a personal or agency vehicle to conduct property visits attend meetings coordinate with contractors vendors public agencies and community partners and perform other job-related responsibilities. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position in office community and property environments including navigating active construction sites and uneven terrain as needed. Frequent use of computers phones and agency technology systems for documentation reporting communication project management and operational oversight. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds for materials equipment or office supplies. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable Requirements: Must Be At Least 21 Years of AgeClass One Fingerprint Clearance CardDCS Central Registry Background CheckDrug ScreeningValid Unrestricted Drivers LicenseCurrent Auto Liability Insurance39 Month Motor Vehicle RecordAdhere to all organizational policies including the Code of Conduct professional standards and relevant Reporter Requirements:As a mandated reporter under Arizona statute A.R.S. 13-3620 you are required to immediately report any suspected abuse or neglect of a minor to your Supervisor Manager Director Clinical Director or Chief Officer who will assist in making the appropriate report to should be directed to either the local law enforcement agency or child protective services (1-888-SOS-CHILD). Abuse suspected of involving a family member or legal guardian should be reported to child protective services while other cases should be reported to law To: Chief Operations OfficerSupervisory Responsibilities: Facilities Staff