Building Director

Breaking Ground•New York, NY

1d•$77,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Director oversees effective property management and day-to-day operations at supportive housing buildings in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The role manages building maintenance and upkeep as well as rent activities, subsidy management, leasing, legal matters, tenant relations, and social service delivery. The Building Director works with vendors to ensure quality services, builds positive relationships with direct reports and social service staff, and engages tenants sensitively and knowledgeably. The position communicates internally and externally about issues affecting the building and wider community and represents Breaking Ground’s mission to on- and off-site stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in property management or supportive housing.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, manage, coach, and supervise others.
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 and communication skills, with a commitment to problem solving and creative thinking.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with social services, policy, and housing development.

Responsibilities

Oversee building staff, including directly supervising Assistant Directors.
Hire staff, manage them, and monitor their performance.
Manage rent-related activities, including tenant rent collection, leasing, subsidy management, and recertification, while ensuring benchmarks are met.
Manage landlord-tenant legal and other building activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Breaking Ground policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other Building Directors on strategies for specific tenant matters and broader tenant issues.
Maintain a safe, clean, structurally sound, and healthy building through effective day-to-day security and maintenance.
Participate in preventive maintenance, ongoing capital upgrades, and energy-efficiency programs.
Manage the development and coordination of tenant services, activities, and workshops.
Manage building finances, including budgeting, monitoring, modifications, and drawdowns.
Collaborate with social service partners to ensure high-quality services and housing stability for tenants.
Maintain a strong, positive partnership between management and social services staff.
Work effectively with external agencies, including government agencies, funders, and vendors.
Build positive relationships with local community decision-makers.
Represent Breaking Ground as an expert in workshops, conferences, and advocacy efforts.
Perform other related duties as assigned.