Director of Real Estate Development & Capital Projects

Director of Real Estate Development & Capital Projects

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Director of Real Estate Development & Capital Projects with at least 5 years of experience working in a similar role. This is a consulting opportunity within the Non-Profit industry, located in Danbury, CT.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the organization's long-range capital investment strategy, with an emphasis on upgrading, preserving, and repositioning affordable and publicly supported residential properties.

• Manage major capital programs supported by federal funding, including the creation and administration of annual and multi-year improvement plans.

• Assess physical property conditions and develop capital plans that prioritize critical repairs, infrastructure upgrades, modernization efforts, and long-term asset needs.

• Provide leadership to project management teams by establishing project priorities, allocating resources, assigning responsibilities, and maintaining accountability for key deadlines and results.

• Track construction progress, financial performance, project timelines, key milestones, and potential risks, taking appropriate action to resolve delays, cost concerns, or other issues.

• Guide the development and review of project scopes, architectural and engineering specifications, construction documentation, bid materials, and related project requirements.

• Analyze prospective development and redevelopment opportunities by considering project economics, property constraints, zoning requirements, financing options, and overall feasibility.

• Structure and coordinate financing plans that may incorporate affordable housing tax credits, public funding sources, rental subsidy programs, conventional debt, and other forms of capital.

• Direct large-scale preservation, rehabilitation, and repositioning efforts involving affordable, subsidized, or federally assisted housing assets.

• Manage the selection and engagement of external partners, including general contractors, architects, engineers, legal counsel, financial advisors, consultants, and other professional service firms.

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing publicly funded construction, contracting practices, wage requirements, procurement standards, and economic participation programs.

• Evaluate and authorize project-related financial and contractual matters, including change orders, contractor payment requests, contract amendments, claims, and proposed settlements within established approval authority.

• Serve as a key point of contact with public agencies, financing partners, lenders, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders involved in development and construction activities.

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to provide visibility into project progress, financial exposure, emerging risks, and major decisions while ensuring capital investments support the organization's broader strategic objectives.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in public housing modernization, community development, or multi-family real estate development

• Proven capability in multi-layered real estate modeling, utilizing LIHTC configurations, state grants, and conventional commercial mortgages.

• Working knowledge of local building codes, capital needs assessments (CNA), and construction project life cycles.

• Strong background navigating public bidding parameters under federal 2 CFR 200 standards and state public bidding laws.

Work Site: On Site

Schedule: 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday, Full-time (35 hours, 4 days/week)

Salary: $60-100/hr

Pay Details: $60.00 to $100.00 per hour

Search managed by: Patrick Garron

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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