Director of Real Estate Development and Land Acquisition

JOB SUMMARY:
The AHFH Director of Real Estate Development & Acquisitions will collaborate closely with the Chief Impact Officer, the Construction Division, and the Grants Manager to plan and develop AHFH home sites. Responsibilities will include analyzing properties and researching potential neighborhoods, negotiating property purchases, coordinating development teams, overseeing site development, negotiating contracts, and managing projects for single-family homes and denser housing models (such as multi-family condominiums and row homes). Additionally, the Land Acquisition Director will be responsible for producing pro formas, developing real estate budgets, and conducting feasibility analyses for property sites.

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS:

• Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency
• Adheres to Agency policy and procedures
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude and upholds organizational core values
• Works in collaboration with supervisor and staff to implement organizational strategic goals
• Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility and efficient time management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Land Identification and Acquisition:

• Identify and acquire land, conduct site visits, and track opportunities.
• Perform site searches and evaluations, manage due diligence, including pro formas.
• Negotiate land purchases and maintain acquisition databases.

Predevelopment & Site Development:

• Act as project manager for site development.
• Visualize site development and coordinate utility services.
• Develop budgets and financial analyses.
• Manage consultants/vendors.
• Apply for funding programs for site acquisition and development.

Department Management:

• Develop and maintain departmental budget.
• Report key metrics weekly.
• Collaborate with departments and stakeholders.
• Establish partnerships with developers and builders
• Maintain a land pipeline to support AHFH strategic goals..

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 8 years of land development and/or real estate acquisition experience.
• Knowledge and experience in subdivision and multi-family development.
• Contract negotiation skills and familiarity with contract and real estate law.
• Understanding of zoning, rules, regulation.
• Proficiency in Office 365, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Belief in and commitment to the Habitat mission.
• Able to work well with diverse volunteers, staff, Board, donors and community.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• GIS proficiency.
• Experience with public funding, grant writing, and compliance.
• Tax Credit Experience

COMPENSATION:

• $80,000 - $95,000 commensurate with experience

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

AHFH offices, outdoor sites, off-site meetings.  Activities are not restricted to 8-5 environment as nights and occasional weekends will be required.  Local travel required, some outside area travel may occur. 

Austin Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the
policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000