Vice President of Development and Acquisitions

Urban League•Seattle, WA

1d•$157,170 - $157,170

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Vice President of Development and Acquisitions will work closely with the senior leadership team and oversee the sourcing, negotiation, acquisition and development of current and new development opportunities. This role will involve assessing potential growth areas, studying market trends, and conducting detailed land acquisition analysis. In addition, the Vice President of Development and Acquisitions is instrumental in master planning and developing our acquired assets and developments to achieve our financial and operational targets.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Planning, Architecture, Business, Finance, Economics or related field strongly preferred
7-10 years of experience working in positions of increasing responsibility related to land acquisition and development such as land broker, market research, financial analysis, forward planner, real estate development, construction project management, and in a role that involves construction and/or development with knowledge of engineering drawings and setting schedules for development.
5+ years’ experience in multifamily development
Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of multifamily apartment development, including site acquisition, due diligence, entitlements, permitting, design, construction, and project management
Must be able to read, understand, and evaluate civil engineering/development plans
Experience in developing schedules and budgets and delivery within requirements
Strong leadership and communication skills are essential
Experience in contract negotiations
Understanding of local real estate market and trends
Familiarity with zoning regulations, building codes and other relevant laws governing multifamily development in the region
Knowledge of land use approvals for local and state level
Proven experience in successfully managing large-scale multifamily development projects from inception to construction completion
Ability to think creatively, anticipate challenges, and propose innovative solutions to complex issues
Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational abilities
Proficient in MS Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to ULMS’ mission
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Demonstrates cultural competency
Ability to build trust quickly
Ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights and weekends

Responsibilities

oversee the sourcing, negotiation, acquisition and development of current and new development opportunities
assessing potential growth areas
studying market trends
conducting detailed land acquisition analysis
instrumental in master planning and developing our acquired assets and developments to achieve our financial and operational targets

Benefits

Medical - $11,176.08 per year
Dental - $540 per year
Vision - $65.04 per year
Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year
Employee Assistance Program - ~$57.60 per year
403(b) retirement - $100 per month
Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year
LinkedIn Learning Account
Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities
Paid Time Off ~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days
11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break
WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid
Workers Compensation Coverage - ~$436.80 - ~$3,993.60 per year (depending on class code)
Taxes – 9.8% of salary