Job Description

Vice President, Residential Real Estate & Development (DD) at HeartShare

We are looking for an experienced leader in development and realestate acquisition for developmentaldisability housing. This role will manage the endtoend pipeline for new residential homes and transition out of aging or noncompliant properties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a rolling 18to24month acquisition and transition plan with ranked targets, business cases, and timelines.
• Build and manage a broker network, issue RFPs when useful, and set clear expectations and accountability.
• Lead site selection and local notice processes for community residences, including outreach to community boards and elected officials.
• Prepare complete submissions for OPWDD, coordinate inspections and approvals, and oversee adherence to accessibility, safety, and integrated community living standards.
• Coordinate design and construction activities, manage municipal and state processes, and deliver movein ready homes that meet OPWDD and HCBS requirements.
• Execute checklists for licensing readiness and opening; plan decanting and movein with residential leadership to avoid service disruption.
• Own project proformas and cash flow, align with Medicaid revenue models and move schedules, and identify and secure capital sources when applicable.
• Set and manage critical paths from letter of intent through occupancy; establish and report key performance indicators and run postproject reviews to improve cost, schedule, and quality.
• Manage communications with municipal partners, community boards, families, and internal leaders, representing the agency at meetings and hearings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Program Officer and/or President and CEO.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; Masters in real estate, public administration, planning, or related field preferred.
• Twelve or more years of progressively senior experience in NYC realestate acquisitions, affordable or specialneeds housing development, or regulated residential development, with a record of closing transactions, coordinating due diligence and design, managing external counsel and architects, delivering multisite pipelines, and preparing materials for senior leadership and boards.
• Experience with OPWDD settings or other regulated residential environments strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of DOH and NYC accessibility housing standards preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills for letters of intent, leases, and purchaseandsale agreements.
• Financial modeling and capital budgeting skills.
• Vendor and broker management with clear performance expectations.
• Fluency with zoning basics, environmental and building due diligence, construction sequencing, and schedule control.
• Able to collaborate across Real Estate, Residential Services, Facilities, Compliance, Finance, and Legal.
• Clear written and verbal communication, strong meeting facilitation, and community engagement.

Benefits

• Rewarding work in a team environment
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans with employer contribution
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit)
• Employee appreciation programs and events
• Tuition assistance program
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellhub discount
• Verizon Wireless discount
• BJs membership discount
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [email protected] .

About HeartShare: For over 150 years, HeartShare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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