Property Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance Manager

Habitat for Humanity - Bryan, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Bryan, TX

Social Assistance

About the position

The Property Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance Manager (PADM Director) at B/CS Habitat for Humanity is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the acquisition, development, and maintenance of all properties and buildings, excluding those currently under construction. This position requires a strong leader who can effectively manage operations while fostering a diverse and inclusive atmosphere that aligns with the affiliate's vision. The PADM Director will engage in long-term strategic planning to ensure the sustainability and advancement of B/CS Habitat in property-related endeavors. This includes coordinating with the Director of Construction to facilitate the design and approval processes for building plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction projects. The role also involves advocating for affordable housing initiatives across all aspects of the organization. In this position, the PADM Director will report directly to the Executive Director and will be responsible for a variety of essential functions. These include reporting on project statuses, ensuring land acquisition aligns with organizational capacity, and managing relationships with engineers, surveyors, subcontractors, and volunteers. The director will also lead a Property Committee to select and purchase desirable building sites, evaluate potential property projects for feasibility, and develop plans for utilizing tax sales and foreclosures effectively. Furthermore, the PADM Director will maintain compliance with local regulations and ensure that all properties are maintained to high standards, including landscaping and stormwater control. The role requires a proactive approach to project management, ensuring that all developments are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The PADM Director will also oversee the training and development of property personnel, ensuring that all staff are equipped and trained to meet current safety standards. This position is integral to the mission of B/CS Habitat for Humanity, as it directly impacts the organization's ability to provide affordable housing solutions to the community.

Responsibilities

• Report status of all projects, including concerns, delays, and future needs to the Executive Director
• Ensure land acquisition and development fully support organizational capacity
• Contact, hire, and discharge engineer firms, surveyors, subcontractors, staff, and volunteers necessary to prepare, implement, and complete property developments and maintenance
• Know, implement, and expand Habitat for Humanity property development standards while providing key leadership at B/CS Habitat for Humanity
• Organize and direct a Property Committee in the selection and purchase of desirable building sites for both infill and open land developments
• Evaluate potential property projects for feasibility and assist in formulating budgets, timelines, and personnel required
• Develop a plan for optimum utilization of the benefits to the affiliate of tax sales, foreclosures, and other mandated sales
• Manage the design of work including drafting, approval of plans, specifications, and estimates on all projects as necessary to ensure aesthetics are given optimal considerations
• Coordinate with Director of Construction on infrastructure placement to include clearing, rights of ways, sewer, water, stormwater drainage, electrical service, telephone, cable, signage, streets, and sidewalks to collaborate the design and approval work of building plans, specifications, and cost estimates on construction projects
• Develop and maintain liaison with Brazos Valley building, planning, zoning, engineering, community development, and other city, county, and state officials to ensure that B/CS Habitat for Humanity is informed and in compliance with all regulations concerned with the development and maintenance of property
• Prepare and maintain on file all documents required by the Texas Council on Environmental Quality to include Request for Permit, Notice of Intent (NOI), Reports as required during construction, and Notice of Termination (NOT)
• Responsible for maintenance of all development sites and common property to include clearing, landscaping, mowing, trash removal, and stormwater control
• Develop and maintain contact with Bryan Texas Utilities, College Station Utilities, ATMOS Energy, Cable/Internet companies, and the United States Post Office to ensure that all ancillary services are installed in subdivisions with minimum disruption of construction traffic flow and living activities
• Develop and maintain desirable relations with the BCS Board of Realtors, GBV Home Builders Association, Plan Room, and other organizations concerned with property development
• Keep abreast of all rulings and decisions of both City Councils, Planning and Zoning Commissions, and Building Standards Commissions
• Develop and maintain relationships and knowledge exchanges with other staff members of this affiliate and other affiliates
• Regularly attend training meetings to keep abreast of current developments in property management
• Oversee the completion of all projects in a timely fashion, at optimal cost, within budget, and ensure good quality
• Estimate and monitor all costs related to property acquisition, development, and maintenance
• Approve all property and related invoices for payment and code appropriately for accounting purposes
• Ensure that all properties and staff are equipped, trained, and maintained to current safety standards including City, County, State, OSHA, First Aid, and CPR regulations
• Solicit donations of tools, supplies, materials, labor, and services from the building and trades industries
• Review and respond to offers of in-kind donations
• Conduct regular property meetings to communicate timely, pertinent information and coordinate training of property staff
• Supervise paid and volunteer property personnel, professional trades, utilizing regular volunteers and skilled persons to maximum benefit
• Lead staff, community service members, and volunteers in property and construction projects when deemed appropriate
• Develop and implement employee development programs for all property personnel

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, Business, or related field
• 3-5 years of property development experience, including design and management of projects from start to finish
• Experience in acquisition, development, project scheduling, and on-site supervision is required
• Familiarity with affordable housing, directing large numbers of volunteers, community development issues, and Habitat for Humanity is preferred
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Procore, and presentation software
• Must have a valid driver's license in the State of Texas

Nice-to-haves

• Conversational Spanish is an asset but not a requirement