Building Director

90 Sands, 90 Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Req #2823

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Building Director I

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Present, t he Building Director is responsible for ensuring effective property management and day-to-day operations . The Building Director manage s 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 Directo r work s closely and discerningly with vendors to ensure quality services for the building and its residents. The Building Director establish es and maintain s strong, positive relationships with direct reports and social service staff from [EXTERNAL AGENCY] , and deal s 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 represent s 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 Director s

• H ire, 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 B reaking G round policies and procedures

• C ollaborate 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 activitie s 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

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

• Min Hiring Rate $90,000.00

• Max Hiring Rate $95,000.00

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• 90 Sands, 90 Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America