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Vice President of Property Development

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San Francisco, CA, USA
Full-time

The Vice President of Property Development serves on the senior leadership team (President’s Cabinet) and is responsible for the financial and asset management of the YMCA of San Francisco’s real estate portfolio consisting of 500K GSF of primary Y facilities valuing approximately $270M.  

The Vice President of Property Development collaborates with the General Counsel in all legal matters relating to real estate, creates facilities development strategies that advance the mission of the organization, and pursues partnerships and collaborative efforts that lead to significant resources contributing to the overall real estate portfolio.   This includes all strategic efforts for asset optimization planning including investing, divesting, re-purposing and the improvement of current assets.  

The Vice President of Property Development reports directly to the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, leads the Property Development department team, and is the staff liaison to the Capital Assets Committee of the Board of Directors.  In addition, this position provides consultation to branch leadership teams (staff and volunteers) with regard to facilities development, expansion and renovation for projects from $500K to $30M+, supervising third party consultants acting as Developer and Owners Representative. In addition this executive represents the YMCA to the larger community and government leaders, developing and maintaining strategic relationships that lead to beneficial partnerships.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Provides Leadership to large Capital Projects but not limited to: 

Fiscal Management and Control:

  • Responsible for the development, control and monitoring of major construction and maintenance projects that exceed $5M per project.  
  • Develops and manages the assigned project’s operating budget.  
  • Ensures the effective and efficient use of maintenance and custodial resources.
  • Seeks three competitive bids from outside contractors for all major contracts or procurements over $50K.
  • Review and have SVP of Operations/COO approval on all invoices for assigned projects.
  • Review and have General Counsel approval on all contracts and insurance coverage for assigned projects. 
  • Prepare and present reports to the SVP of Operations/COO on any budget variances exceeding $50,000.
  • Serves as project manager of teams of architects, consultants and contractors hired by the Association for construction projects.

Staff Management:

  • Lead and direct Property Development staff meetings and one on one meetings as needed.
  • Supervise assigned project staff until project completion and successfully turn over project completion to the SVP of Operations/COO as needed or requested.  
  • Constantly seek input from other departments and staff; make sure their requests are dealt with promptly.
  • Assure state and building regulations and laws are enforced and followed according to UBC, ADA, OSHA and general safety compliance standards.

Property Management:

  • Supervises ED of Facilities for preventative maintenance program in all branches.
  • Manage maintenance reserve budget & expenditures as well as recommend annual branch maintenance requirements and expenditures.
  • Coordinate Capital Assets Committee of the Board of Directors
  • Advises the EVP/CFO/CAO, other corporate staff, and Capital Assets Committee on actions necessary to maintain facilities in a safe, structurally sound and attractive manner.  
  • Serves as a consultant to branch executives to initiate improvement projects.
  • Reviews and keeps current Association property and equipment records. 
  • Troubleshoots and problem solves Association and branch property-related situations.
  • Develops and keeps current long-range plans for all properties, grounds, and other assets owned by the Association.
  • Maintain Association property records.
  • Establish procedures for tracking/managing facility operating costs.

Contract Management:

  • Direct building code compliance & permit process on behalf of the Association.
  • Manage cost estimating and budgeting process.
  • Manage construction and major repair/replacement bidding and contracts.
  • Develop and manage construction documentation process, procedures and records.
  • Develop criteria, review and approve all facility alterations.
  • Assess with branches and recommend improvements to janitorial and housekeeping standards, practices and vendor selection and supervision.

Real Estate:

  • Manage property disposition and acquisitions.
  • Negotiate leases and tenant improvements.
  • Manage lease compliance and records.

Relationships

  • This position reports to the EVP/CFO/CAO. The incumbent supervises property management and community development staff.
  • The incumbent leads the Association in all aspects of property management and community development and is the staff liaison to the Capital Assets Committee of the General Board.
  • The incumbent provides consultative support to the Branch Executives and Branch Boards.
  • This position represents the YMCA to community and government leaders developing and maintaining strategic relationships that leads to beneficial partnerships. 

Other Duties:

  • Participates with the President’s Cabinet in strategic planning for the organization. Provides leadership and support in the areas of short and long-range strategic property and facilities planning in collaboration with President’s Cabinet and with the Capital Assets, Finance and Executive committees of the Association Board.
  • Provides overall leadership and day-to-day management of the architectural and design services, project management, construction services and strategic business development teams.
  • Effectively hires, retains, and manages the design, project management and construction team members required to achieve strategic and operating plan goals.  Establishes working priorities and prepares and manages associated capital budgets.
  • Develops and implements long range strategic planning through a Capital Assets Committee in consultation with members of the President’s Cabinet and the Association Board of Directors.
  • Collaborates with the legal team managing all legal matters related to real estate, including but not limited to land, buildings, leases, agreements and contracts.
  • Oversees a team who performs due diligence process, entitlement, governmental process and new facility development.
  • Provides strategic leadership and vision to new development opportunities as it relates to new facilities, camps, day camps, childcare centers, etc.
  • Oversees and leads partnership development, business development, and community collaborations.
  • Collaborates with General Counsel on insurance coverage and related claims regarding capital asets.
  • Oversees and directs all negotiations on real estate leases, contracts, and agreements.
  • Oversees and directs all business deals that grow the balance sheet through contributions of land and money.
  • Oversees and accountable for managing financial risk during development process for project management budgets ranging from $5 million to $40 million per project.
Educational Background: 
We have a preference for master’s degree in a related field or additional equivalent experience.  
Skills/Experience: 
  • A community – focused leader with ten or more years of related experience in one or a combination of the following areas:  asset, property and facilities management, construction management, Owner’s Representative and real estate development. 
  • The candidate has demonstrated success in planning, managing multi-million dollar budgets, organizational change and project management.   
  • Must have a good working knowledge of real estate finance, construction, project management, human resources management and organizational change.   
  • Proven ability to build relationships, leverage influence, lead and manage staff/consultants and experience in complex project management. 
  • Additionally, this position requires a four-year college degree in a related field and 10 years management level experience. 
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $175,000.00 - $215,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 23 2019
Active Until: 
Apr 23 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit