Vice President of Real Estate Development

Department: Construction

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Time Commitment: Exempt

Level: L

Compensation: $112,301 to $140,376 annually

Application Deadline:

Your application is due by June 10^th, 2025. Applications will not be actively screened if received after the deadline.

Note to Candidates:

We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. Habitat is an organization committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization which means that we recognize that sometimes the best candidate may have a less traditional background. Combined with our equity practices, we focus on candidates’ abilities to excel within the responsibilities of the position, based on their experience found inside and outside formal education and/or work history. We welcome applicants from all communities, and strongly encourage Black, indigenous, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply for this position.

Who You Are:

If you are motivated by the opportunity to create lasting change through affordable homeownership, and you thrive on leading impactful real estate development projects from start to finish, then you could be our next Vice President for Real Estate Development. In this role, you will oversee the entire construction process, from real estate acquisition and energy-efficient building methods to securing final occupancy certificates and addressing post-construction warranty needs. You are comfortable managing a diverse portfolio of housing types, including single dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, and condos, and you excel at creating and refining systems and processes that ensure the consistent delivery of 60+ quality homes per year, while engaging both skilled tradespersons and untrained volunteers and homebuyers in the construction process.

You enjoy being part of a collaborative and mission-driven leadership team, working alongside the CEO, COO, and other Vice Presidents to address the urgent challenge of high housing costs in our communities. Your support is crucial to maintaining Habitat for Humanity Portland Region’s organizational cadence and production goals, and your stakeholders include not only your fellow leaders, direct reports, and their Team Members but also the families and communities who benefit from your work. You are at your best when inspiring and guiding your 20+ person team, owning the responsibility for housing production, and contributing to an ambitious strategic vision that aims to uplift more people than ever before through sustainably affordable homeownership.

Who we are:

At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates out of three offices, four brick-and-mortar stores, one warehouse, and construction sites in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego.

Habitat Portland Region is intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envisions a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. All of our staff engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our Equity Statement and Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward. 

Please visit our website, social media, and job description to learn more about Habitat and additional details for this role.

You’ll be responsible for:

Pre-construction activities – 30%

• In cooperation with Habitat staff and Board members, participate in planning and budgeting for the organization and the Construction department, including long-range planning with the Homeownership department
• Manage land acquisition activities, including initial screening; coordinate with the Director of Project Development & Procurement to prepare feasibility studies as needed.

Policy and budget management – 30%

• Initiate the development of a Quality Assurance program for all work performed on Habitat projects; ensure that the QA program integrates with the routines of the Construction Team; in cooperation with the Director of Construction, ensure QA program compliance.
• In collaboration with Finance, review and authorize disbursements/draw requests. Update the projected annual budget as necessary.

New construction activities – 20%

• In cooperation with the Director of Land Development and Director of Construction, develop detailed schedules and budgets for each project, recognizing the inclusion of volunteer labor on projects.
• Maintain a process for adherence and accountability to timelines developed by internal stakeholders, namely Homeownership team and Government Grants team.

Leadership responsibilities – 10%

• Serve on Leadership Team, ensuring seamless coordination of Construction activities with other departments.
• Oversee all construction activities and directly supervise senior Construction department staff.

Rehab/Recycle Program – 10%

• Refine and manage the Rehab/Recycle program in collaboration with the Homeownership Department

And more!

To be successful in this role, you’ll**:

• Bring 10+ years of residential construction management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive experience managing and optimizing internal systems and controls to support high-volume residential production, including overseeing projects from land acquisition through construction, final occupancy, and warranty completion.
• Proven ability to lead comprehensive pre-construction planning, manage multiple concurrent projects within established budgets and timelines, and oversee detailed scheduling, resource allocation, and risk mitigation to ensure successful project delivery.

**Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.

Your work environment and activities:

• Your workday will be located in a human-paced, team-oriented, business-casual style office setting.
• Occasionally, you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.

 Your Work Schedule:

• 40-hour work week with a variable schedule that can include evenings and weekends depending on appointments and events

 Your Compensation:

We aim to offer competitive pay and benefits and are committed to equity and transparency in compensation. We determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and the candidate’s competencies for the role demonstrated during the hiring process. When starting in this position, your compensation will generally be between $112,301 to $140,376, not exceed the range midpoint.

Your Benefits Package:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premium (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% paid for dependents
• 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance premium for employee; 50% paid for dependents
• 100% employer-paid disability insurance
• Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
• 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What to expect when you apply:

We ask you to submit your resume, cover letter, and provide three references from within the industry using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact [email protected].

Apply here: https://bit.ly/HABCAREERS

Application review will begin on or after 6/10/2025, and the screening and interview process will follow a few weeks afterward.

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified people for all our positions in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.