Real Estate Development Intern Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY

The Director of Real Estate Development is responsible for overseeing all aspects of real estate housing projects-affordable and market-rate; ensuring that department goals are achieved; and lead efforts to deliver superior housing projects in accordance with Trellis’s policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities include the planning, implementation, residential design, and development of housing projects including acquisition and new construction.

The Director Real Estate Development requires strong skills in real estate matters, financial management, negotiations, securing financing for developments including subsidies, sales & marketing and contracting with subcontractors. The Director of Real Estate Development will be responsible for working collaboratively with external and internal partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Manage activities that lead to real estate development and implementation of single-family and/or multifamily.

· Design housing projects to meet requirements of multiple funding sources, as needed.

· Hire, supervise the real estate development team members: provide regular verbal feedback and, at least, a written annual employee performance.

· Develops and maintains administrative processes, policies and protocols to properly document activities overseen by the Real Estate Department.; including the management of current and archival records.

· Assess neighborhood housing markets and project feasibility.

· Analyze the costs, marketability, subsidy needs, environmental issues, etc. to determine feasibility of a project.

· Oversee development projects to ensure compliance with Trellis’s contract requirements and/or funder requirements, on timely completion and within project budget

· Establish and maintain partnerships with architects, builders, developers, university program directors and city department officials/staff in order to identify development opportunities and increase production

· Represents organization’s broader mission and programs through network and community outreach opportunities.

· Garners community-based support for potential housing projects.

· Works with the Homeownership Department to ensure referral of potential homebuying clients.

· Works with Lending Department to cross qualify potential buyers of homes.

· Staff the Real Estate Development Advisory. · Prepare landscape plans and floor plans utilizing CAD software; review plot plans & electrical plans, as needed.

· Provide leadership in the area of environmental sustainability and develop and advance Green Building strategies

· Assist and/or respond to solicitations (i.e. Request for Proposals) · Oversee the property management for the Trellis office buildings and site.

· Position often requires additional hours beyond the regular 40-hours a week to meet project deadlines.

· Provides status reports on department goals including all projects/ properties to management staff, funders and Board of Directors.

· Position often requires additional hours beyond a regular 40-hours work week to meet project deadlines

· Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

B.A./B.S. degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business, Real Estate or related field desired plus 5 years or more of new construction and rehab experience at a management level. Advanced degree (Master of Real Estate Development) preferred. Experience in cost estimating and writing construction specifications. Experience with CAD, Job Specification/ Cost Estimating and Project or Construction Management Software. Knowledge of local and national building codes.

Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and allocate staffing resources efficiently. Accomplishments that reflect the ability to take a proactive approach, exercise professional judgment and make sound decisions.

Preference Designated Broker for Trellis LLC.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Strong spoken and written communication skills. Ability to influence decision-makers through articulate communication. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from board members, managers, clients, and the general public.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS

Ability to respond to the needs of clients and community partners. Ability to model collaboration across departmental lines.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Ability to represent NHSP in a professional and credible manner at community events, meetings, classes and public speaking opportunities. Ability to build consensus among staff, volunteers and community partners. Displays a positive, optimistic, goal-oriented approach. Sets high standards and holds staff accountable to performance goals. Initiative to drive and cultivate purposeful change with an emphasis on public service.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.