VP for Transactions

Requirements

• Supervise and provide direction on all aspects of real estate project management and land lease negotiations and conduct transaction negotiations to maximize return to NYCHA.
• Display strong understanding of real estate development practices, preferably specific to New York City and affordable housing finance.
• Establish short and long-term project goals and time frames and review all relevant project documents.
• Present projects to executive staff, boards and City officials.
• Identify new projects and/or development opportunities for NYCHA.
• Build and maintain relationships with governmental and quasi-governmental agencies, real estate developers and business groups, consultants, civic and community stakeholders, and cultural and professional organizations.
• Demonstrate managerial experience/ability with specific focus on ability to lead and motivate teams to set and meet goals, expectations and deadlines with limited oversight.
• Mentor and cultivate junior staff knowledge and skills development.
• Possess a strong sense of professional judgment and ability to solve problems creatively.
• Exhibit leadership abilities, including interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills and a strong sense of personal accountability to ensure project completion.

Benefits

• Choice of medical coverage plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• Defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS)