What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, New Construction position at GREYSTONE Ltd?
Greystone Affordable Development (“GAD”), in partnership with Harmony Housing Affordable Development (“HHAD”), are among the largest real estate developers of affordable rental housing in the United States. Our mission is to positively impact communities by creating and preserving quality affordable housing for low wealth households. Our ultimate success is defined by helping our partners achieve their goals, while also positively affecting the communities they serve. We do this because Greystone is an outstanding organization “Where People Matter,” which is the cornerstone of all Greystone enterprises. GAD is a wholly owned subsidiary of Greystone & Co., Inc.
Our fast-growing organization is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Director of New Construction to join the expanding Construction Management team. This individual will play an integral role in advancing our affordable multi-family development portfolio. The SPD will oversee the construction team and the execution of our construction platform including new construction, rehabilitation, and mixed-use projects. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, results-oriented, self-starting professional with deep technical knowledge of the affordable, multi-family construction industry. This position works in close coordination with GAD’s and HHAD’s Business Development, Development, Finance and Accounting and Executive teams located in our Raleigh, North Carolina office and will report to the Vice President of Construction.
The Senior Project Director (SPD) will play a vital role in overseeing all construction projects across the organization’s portfolio. Reporting to senior leadership, the SPD will lead and manage the entire construction process, from pre-construction planning to project completion. This includes managing a team of project managers and assistant project managers, ensuring the effective collaboration of internal departments, and directing the efforts of design and engineering consultants. The SPD will act as the critical liaison between the company and its general contractors, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, as scoped, and to the highest quality standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
- Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of project managers and assistant project managers.
Oversee all aspects of new construction and acquisition-rehabilitation projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
Recruit and oversee the design and engineering team, including architects, engineers, and consultants.
Act as the primary point of contact with general contractors, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project objectives.
Work closely with the development, finance, accounting, and executive leadership teams to align construction efforts with organizational goals.
Assist in procurement of municipality approvals, permits, certifications, and conformance.
Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required :
A satisfactory background check will be required as part of the selection process.
At Greystone Affordable Development, we believe that finding creative solutions for our clients comes from the collaboration of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates differences and empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit. Greystone Affordable Development is an EEO employer.
This job description is not inclusive of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to modify the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.
