Senior Vice President, Glendower Group & Asset Management (Elm City Communities/Glendower Group)
Elm City Communities · New Haven County, CT · 3 days ago
On-siteManagement$175k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Provide executive leadership for all real estate development, construction, and asset management activities across Elm City Communities and The Glendower Group.
- Develop and execute long-term portfolio strategies that strengthen organizational performance while advancing the mission of providing quality affordable housing.
- Lead a high-performing team of Vice Presidents and senior professionals responsible for Development, Construction, and Asset Management.
- Oversee the complete development lifecycle—from acquisition and feasibility through financing, design, construction, stabilization, and long-term asset performance.
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with financing, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
- Drive operational excellence through thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and continuous process improvement.
- Identify opportunities for portfolio growth, redevelopment, strategic partnerships, and innovative financing solutions.
- Build trusted relationships with municipal leaders, developers, financial institutions, consultants, residents, and community partners.
- Partner closely with executive leadership to align real estate initiatives with organizational priorities and long-term financial sustainability.
- Lead with a mindset of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive executive leadership experience in affordable housing, real estate development, asset management, or a related industry.
- Demonstrated success leading complex real estate development and construction initiatives from concept through completion.
- Deep knowledge of affordable housing finance, real estate development, construction management, portfolio optimization, and asset management.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Exceptional organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to successfully manage multiple large-scale initiatives in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
- Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, balance competing priorities, and make sound strategic decisions under pressure.
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with executive leaders, boards, public officials, developers, lenders, and community stakeholders.
- Strong financial acumen and experience evaluating investment opportunities, budgets, and long-term portfolio performance.
- Proficiency with technology and software supporting real estate development, construction, and asset management.