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About the Role
The Building Director at The Hegeman is responsible for ensuring effective property management and day-to-day operations for 161 units of permanent supportive housing. This role involves managing maintenance, administration of rent activities, leasing, legal actions, tenant relations, and coordinating with social service delivery.
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
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Location
- Brownsville, Brooklyn
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years in property management or supportive housing
- 5+ years in supervisory capacity
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
About the Company
- The Hegeman offers 161 units of permanent supportive housing to low-income New Yorkers, people living with HIV/AIDS, and chronically homeless individuals, including individuals with mental illness.
- The Center for Urban Community Services provides comprehensive onsite social services.
- Breaking Ground coordinates property management services.