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Building Director

Breaking Ground
Brooklyn, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Building Director I    Reporting to the Vice Present, the Building Director is responsible for ensuring effective property management and day-to-day operations. The Building Director manages the maintenance and upkeep of the physical site while also ensuring effective administration of rent activities, subsidy management, leasing, legal actions, tenant relations, and social service delivery.  The Building Director works closely and discerningly with vendors to ensure quality services for the building and its residents. The Building Director establishes and maintains strong, positive relationships with direct reports and social service staff from CUCS, and deals with tenants in a positive, sensitive, and knowledgeable manner. The Building Director is a strong internal and external communicator when issues arise that affect the building and community at large. The Building Director represents Breaking Ground’s mission to stakeholders on and off site.       ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:     Provide oversight of building staff, including direct supervision of the Assistant Directors  Hire, manage, and monitor performance of staff   Manage all rent related activities at the building including tenant rent collection, leasing, subsidy management and recertification, ensuring benchmarks are met   Manage all landlord-tenant legal and other activities at the building in keeping with applicable laws and regulations and Breaking Ground policies and procedures  Collaborate with other Building Directors as needed to ensure implementation of effective strategies related to specific, as well as more macro tenant matters  Manage the maintenance of a safe, clean, structurally sound and “healthy” building through effective day-to-day security and maintenance duties  Participate in Breaking Ground’s preventive maintenance program, on-going capital upgrades, and energy efficiency programs  Manage the development and coordination of tenant services at the building including activities and workshops  Manage building finances including budgeting, monitoring, modifications and draw downs  Collaborate closely with social service partners to ensure tenants receive the highest quality services at the building and that housing is maintained     Maintain a strong and positive partnership between management and social services staff  Work effectively with external agencies including government agencies, funders and vendors    Build strong, positive relationships with decision-makers in the local community   Represent Breaking Ground as an expert in workshops, conferences and advocacy efforts  Perform other related duties as assigned      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:       Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience    Minimum 5 years’ experience in property management or supportive housing    Minimum 5 years’ experience in supervisory capacity.  Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, manage, coach, and supervise others  Experience with social services, policy, and housing development preferred  Knowledge of local, state, and federal housing and social service regulations  Knowledge of funding sources for housing and social service programs  Ability to manage multiple significant priorities, including complex and time sensitive projects  Strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and commitment to problem solving and creative thinking  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams

Salary : $90,000 - $95,000

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