Manager of Real Estate and Construction

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Inner-City Muslim Action Network Full time

**ABOUT IMAN**:
IMAN fosters health, wellness and healing in the inner city by organizing for social change, cultivating the arts, and operating a holistic health center. IMAN was incorporated in 1997 in direct response to violence, poverty, social inequity, and health disparities on Chicago’s Southwest Side. IMAN’s work includes youth leadership development; housing revitalization; leadership development and on-the-job training for formerly incarcerated; arts and culture programming; food access interventions with inner city stores; a farmer’s market; and a Federally Qualified Health Center, which serves diverse low-income, uninsured, and underinsured residents of its service area, which is designated as a Health Provider Shortage Area, a Medically Underserved Area, and a Food Desert.

**OVERVIEW**:
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Construction**
- Lead the planning, design, and construction of new facilities and renovation projects.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Oversee the selection and management of architects, contractors, and vendors.
- Ensure construction projects meet quality standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to monitor project progress and address any issues or deviations.
- Develop and manage construction budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effective project delivery.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements throughout the

construction process.

**Property Acquisition**
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential real estate opportunities.
- Evaluate properties for purchase or lease, conducting due diligence and financial analysis.
- Lead negotiations for property acquisitions, lease agreements, and other real estate transactions.
- Collaborate with legal and finance teams to finalize contracts and agreements.
- Cultivate relationships with property owners, brokers, and other real estate professionals to identify and pursue opportunities.
- Represent the organization in real estate negotiations and industry forums.

**Property Management**
- Manage lease agreements for owned and leased properties, ensuring compliance with

terms and conditions.
- Oversee lease renewals, expansions, and terminations as needed.
- Develop and implement maintenance plans for owned properties, coordinating repairs,

upgrades, and preventive maintenance.
- Monitor facility operations to ensure a safe and efficient environment for occupants.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants, addressing inquiries, concerns, and

issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Foster positive tenant relationships to promote tenant satisfaction and retention.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:

- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Willingness to be in the field 1-2 days per week
- Ability to work for extended hours with a computer
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor's degree in real estate, construction management, business administration, or a related field, or over five years of relevant experience in construction, real estate, or property management.
- Proven experience in real estate development, construction management, and property

acquisition.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, and market trends.
- Proficiency in financial analysis and budget management.
- Strong construction and project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple

projects simultaneously.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working effectively with multi-cultural teams and target populations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency is a plus
- Inner-City Muslim Action Network is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all of its employees without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, political or union affiliation, maternity status, parental status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job._

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Experience level:

- 5 years

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

- Chicago, IL 60629: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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