Building Director

La CentralLocated in the South Bronx, La Central offers 160 units of permanent, supportive housing to low-income and chronically homeless individuals, including some with special needs. ComuniLife Inc. provides comprehensive onsite social services, and Breaking Ground coordinates property management services.Reporting to the Assistant Vice Present, the Building Director I is responsible for ensuring effective property management and day-to-day operations. The Building Director manages the maintenance and upkeep of the physical site while also ensuring effective administration of rent activities, subsidy management, leasing, legal actions, tenant relations, and social service delivery. The Building Director works closely and discerningly with vendors to ensure quality services for the building and its residents. The Building Director establishes and maintains strong, positive relationships with direct reports and social service staff from CUCS (Center for Urban Community Services) and deals with tenants in a positive, sensitive, and knowledgeable manner. The Building Director is a strong internal and external communicator when issues arise that affect the building and community at large. The Building Director represents Breaking Ground's mission to stakeholders on and off site.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide oversight of building staff, including direct supervision of the Assistant DirectorsHire, manage, and monitor performance of staffManage all rent related activities at the building including tenant rent collection, leasing, subsidy management and recertification, ensuring benchmarks are metManage all landlord-tenant legal and other activities at the building in keeping with applicable laws and regulations and Breaking Ground policies and proceduresCollaborate with other Building Directors as needed to ensure implementation of effective strategies related to specific, as well as more macro tenant mattersManage the maintenance of a safe, clean, structurally sound and "healthy" building through effective day-to-day security and maintenance dutiesParticipate in Breaking Ground's preventive maintenance program, on-going capital upgrades, and energy efficiency programsManage the development and coordination of tenant services at the building including activities and workshopsManage building finances including budgeting, monitoring, modifications and draw downsCollaborate closely with social service partners to ensure tenants receive the highest quality services at the building and that housing is maintainedMaintain a strong and positive partnership between management and social services staffWork effectively with external agencies including government agencies, funders and vendorsBuild strong, positive relationships with decision-makers in the local communityRepresent Breaking Ground as an expert in workshops, conferences and advocacy effortsPerform other related duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceMinimum 5 years' experience in property management or supportive housingMinimum 5 years' experience in supervisory capacity. Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, manage, coach, and supervise othersExperience with social services, policy, and housing development preferredKnowledge of local, state, and federal housing and social service regulationsKnowledge of funding sources for housing and social service programsAbility to manage multiple significant priorities, including complex and time sensitive projectsStrong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and commitment to problem solving and creative thinkingProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams