Director, Construction

April Housing•Washington DC, DC

13h•$145,000 - $165,000

About The Position

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 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. April Housing’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: The Director of Construction will report to the Vice President of Construction and CapEx. The Director of Construction coordinates closely with the Asset Management team to set priorities and define scopes appropriate to the business plan. Evaluate property conditions to identify long & short-term risks, deficiencies and maintenance issues. Develop comprehensive plans to address issues and maintain properties to April standards. Guide the development of CapEx budgets for underwriting new acquisitions including reviewing and incorporating input from multiple consultants. Work closely with our property management teams to support initiatives, policies, processes and uphold April standards. Manage the efforts of property management companies and their construction management teams in the timely execution of the budgets. Lead the preparation of property-specific capital plans and annual budgets. Bear responsibility for execution of project plans and adherence to budgets. Provide value-engineering guidance as plans /projects are developing. Utilize expertise to find cost-effective and innovative solutions to unexpected problems. Generally manage construction processes: Identify and prepare scopes of work, identify bidders, bid work, analyze bids, create and execute contracts, monitor permitting, coordinate work, inspect completed work and manage close-out process. Develop and maintain successful client relationships with the property management companies, national vendors consultants and industry partners. Manage and coordinate work & needs of a variety of contractors, sub-contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, AHJ’s, housing authorities and state agencies. Maintain data integrity in the assigned company systems to track budgets, forecast costs, and track project status & schedules. Verify the quality of finished work meets expectations set forth within the project scope and meets April standards. Provides technical guidance as an expert in the field. Develop and guide innovative solutions to improve department and company efficiency.

Requirements

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 processes: cost estimating, proposal development, construction administration, and project tracking.
Strong technical knowledge of construction practices.
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.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Must demonstrate attention to detail and possess a strong ability to set strategic priorities.
Proficiency with Construction Management software or equivalent.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to travel 50-75% annually based on business requirements.
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 require 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.

Responsibilities

Coordinates closely with the Asset Management team to set priorities and define scopes appropriate to the business plan.
Evaluate property conditions to identify long & short-term risks, deficiencies and maintenance issues.
Develop comprehensive plans to address issues and maintain properties to April standards.
Guide the development of CapEx budgets for underwriting new acquisitions including reviewing and incorporating input from multiple consultants.
Work closely with our property management teams to support initiatives, policies, processes and uphold April standards.
Manage the efforts of property management companies and their construction management teams in the timely execution of the budgets.
Lead the preparation of property-specific capital plans and annual budgets.
Bear responsibility for execution of project plans and adherence to budgets.
Provide value-engineering guidance as plans /projects are developing.
Utilize expertise to find cost-effective and innovative solutions to unexpected problems.
Generally manage construction processes: Identify and prepare scopes of work, identify bidders, bid work, analyze bids, create and execute contracts, monitor permitting, coordinate work, inspect completed work and manage close-out process.
Develop and maintain successful client relationships with the property management companies, national vendors consultants and industry partners.
Manage and coordinate work & needs of a variety of contractors, sub-contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, AHJ’s, housing authorities and state agencies.
Maintain data integrity in the assigned company systems to track budgets, forecast costs, and track project status & schedules.
Verify the quality of finished work meets expectations set forth within the project scope and meets April standards.
Provides technical guidance as an expert in the field.
Develop and guide innovative solutions to improve department and company efficiency.