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Breaking Ground Building Director in Bronx, New York
Building Director
445 E 142nd St, Bronx, NY 10454, USA
Req #2780
Wednesday, October 16, 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.
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 CUCS , 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 $77,000.00
Max Hiring Rate $85,000.00
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- 445 E 142nd St, Bronx, NY 10454, USA