Job Details

April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing throughout the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, April Housing is the asset management business that oversees Blackstone's affordable housing and LIHTC portfolio. April oversees a portfolio of over 85,000 affordable housing units in approximately 650 communities. April Housing seeks to preserve critical affordable housing stock while providing best in class management and high-quality housing. April is committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner.

AprilHousing's long-term commitment to owning affordable housing is supported by Blackstone Funds, predominantly BREIT, a non-listed REIT. This perpetual capital vehicle provides April with a patient and flexible source of capital and plays a critical role in enabling the creation and preservation of more affordable housing. In addition to managing a growing portfolio, April Housing will ensure assets in the existing portfolio remain affordable and in compliance with all rent regulations while making significant improvements and aligning the operations with April Housing's Standards of Excellence in Residential Operations.

In its pursuit of excellence, April Housing is looking for individuals who share in its mission to provide high-quality housing to affordable residents.

What you will do:

• Work closely with our property management teams to support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, dispositions, resyndication, renovations, and ongoing capital projects. Provides internal assistance such as technical guidance. Provide value engineering guidance as plans /projects are developing.
• Identify and prepare scope of work, project resource requirements, project cost estimates and budgets, milestones and risks. Ensure that all concerns from internal constituents are incorporated accurately into the final plans.
• Work closely with asset management team providing cost feedback before, during, and post project.
• The Director of Construction will aid in the preparation of property specific Capital Plans and Budgets.
• Manages all pre-construction activities for successful project roll-out.
• Develops and maintains successful client relationships with the property management staff (Community Manager, Regional Property Manager).
• Manages property management teams, subcontractors and vendors according to the executed contract(s) and project schedule.
• Develops and manages successful relationships with management companies' partners, architects, engineers and consultants.
• Verifies that quality of finished work meets expectations set forth within the executed contract, company policy and procedures.
• Teams with all project personnel to provide a safe jobsite per OSHA requirements and according to management companies policy and procedures.
• Oversight of Engineer(s), Architect(s), Consultant(s) and other members of project team.
• The Director of Construction will report into Vice President of Construction and CapEx.
• The Director of Construction will coordinate with our Owners representative/ Architect of record.
• The Director of Construction will coordinate and act as liaison with local municipality for processing of architectural and engineering drawings assist in the preparation of submittal packages.
• Assist in interviewing and qualifying potential Contractors/Vendor candidates for the specific project need.
• Director of Construction is responsible for Project Scope Development, Bidding and Bid Qualifying process.
• Responsible for the oversight of construction contracts preparation and execution.
• Director of Construction will oversee the staging, startup and progress of the project.
• Director of Construction will maintain and report in the assigned company systems to track budgets, forecast costs, track project schedules and inspections.
• Director of Construction will track, and schedule project pencil draws and will ensure the timely delivery and submittal of all payment applications and to verify payment affidavit, lien releases, conditional and unconditional waivers and all or any documentation related to payments of the project. Prepare a complete package submittal for processing and payment.
• Director of Construction is responsible for Project QA/QC.

What you should have:

• 5+ years' construction management experience in multi-family related construction.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered as well.
• Experience with construction cost estimating, proposal development, and construction administration.
• Ability to interface with project partners (general contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors) through senior leadership.
• Ability to lead, influence and direct others as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze and communicate complex documents affecting real estate projects including drawings, surveys, and contracts.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong detail orientation.
• Proficiency with Construction Management software or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and possess a strong ability to set strategic priorities.
• Ability to travel 50-75% annually based on business requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Communicates Effectively: Listens effectively and confirms understanding when needed. Cooperates effectively with teammates(intact team and cross functionally) and provides and takes feedback with ease
• Drives Results: Works hard to ensure understanding of all critical performance targets. Lines up personal and team performance to deliver results. Accepts feedback and pivots activities and behaviors when needed to improve results..
• Plans and Aligns: Understands plans communicated and asks for clarity when needed. Provides input when plans reqiure front line input. Makes an effort to ensure teammates are aligned on daily and weekly actions supporting the plan.
• Manages Ambiguity: Carefully listens to need for change or need to wait for instruction in times of change. Keeps moving daily and weekly tasks forward while waiting for any pivots to workstream.
• Develops Talent/Professional Development: Works with leadership to execute individual development plans for self and others. Makes time to become the best in their current role and to learn aspects of future potential roles.
• Resilient: Stays abreast of results individually and for the team and reacts with persistence especially when results are less than planned. Keeps a positive attitude and entertains and develops ideas to enhance results.

Base Compensation Range:
$165,000.00 To $175,970.00. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company's base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Total Direct Compensation: This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.

Benefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.

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EEO Statement

April Housing is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email ...@revantage.com