Vice President, Real Estate Development

D.C. United is looking for a highly motivated Vice President, Real Estate Development, responsible for overseeing the design, entitlement, modelling, permitting, and construction of various real estate projects in which D.C. United and related entities are involved.

• Execute development project pipeline from inception to completion.
• Communicate and coordinate with partners, principals, stakeholders, and other departments within D.C. United to define project requirements and constraints and create and execute strategy.
• Create development budgets and schedules, then manage execution within those committed financial model parameters.
• Manage teams of external parties including architects, engineers, and other consultants.
• Provide extensive interface with community members and government authorities during the entitlement and permitting processes.
• Identify project exposures, develop risk management and contingency plans to reduce and/or eliminate project risks.
• Manage design and procurement of permits and installation of utilities.
• Track and report progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets and timelines, and lender and jurisdictional requirements.

• Conduct project assessments and make recommendations on project feasibility relating to financing, marketability, operational and physical viability.
• Carry out other development activities including but not limited to, monitoring and coordinating development and design activities, oversight of general contractors and other consultants, managing community and tenant relations, and execution of acquisition, construction, and permanent financing.
• Prepare monthly reports on project status, level of activity and projected activity related to funding goals and objectives.
• Maintain a working relationship with internal and external partners including real estate finance resources, mortgage bankers, lenders, government entities, mortgage and program departments at the local, state and federal level, and private real estate development industry stakeholders.
• Prepare proposals for grants, subsidies and/or economic benefits in support of real estate development activities.
• Provide research about local, state and federal regulations that may impact development and new construction.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local housing programs and rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management or construction-related field

• 5-10 years’ experience in project management, development, architecture, construction finance, or a related real estate field within Washington D.C. and Virginia.

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• A team player who demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration, time management, and organizational skills

• Proven ability to multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines