Director of Real Estate Project Management - Jewishsac : Job Details

UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we've brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community. Thanks to our network of hundreds of non-profits, we can leverage our expertise across any number of areas — including health and human services, arts and culture, and education — to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future.

Position Summary:

The Director of Real Estate Project Management manages Capital Planning for a varied portfolio of UJA properties (day camps, sleepaway camps, community centers). The Director serves as Project Manager for UJA-driven capital projects and provides oversight and expertise to partner agency projects, which lease these properties from UJA. The Director also oversees any capital projects and lease renewals at UJA's two (2) regional offices. The Director reports to UJA's CFO and manages all project consultant contracts. The Director interacts regularly with UJA Planning and Network Departments, Legal, Capital Projects Fundraising, Purchasing, Accounting, HR, IT, and Conference as well as Network Agency Partner executives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Real Estate Initiatives, Capital Projects and Asset Management: The Director is a key team member for planning, budgeting and contracting within UJA's current and prospective property portfolio. He/she is responsible for oversight of bidding processes and contract awards for UJA-driven projects, as well as support for capital construction projects at partner agency properties.

• Contract Administration: The Director negotiates and administers UJA-driven capital construction projects for renovations or new development for UJA-owned properties that are operated by its independent agency partners. Key roles include planning for UJA capital initiatives, managing consultants and contractors, and interfacing with Legal, Accounting, and Human Resources departments.

• Asset Management and Optimization of Real Estate Holdings: The Director oversees UJA's internal review and approval processes for all agency-driven projects to ensure compliance with established design standards. He/she evaluates the feasibility of proposed new development projects and coordinates with regional office executives for all modifications and lease renewals.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• 10+ years of related project and property management experience, 5+ years of management experience.
• Background in coordinating project teams of architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and construction trades.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery plans, EAP Fire Life Safety plans, New York City energy efficiency codes, LEED, NYC DOB and FDNY regulations, and smart building technology.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Architecture, Engineering or Real Estate Development. Licenses, where appropriate, preferred.
• Thorough Microsoft Office 365 (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Superb collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Compensation: $150,000 to $160,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We offer a generous number of vacation days and have the Jewish holidays off. Our hybrid work model allows three set days in the office and two days remote. UJA provides a top-tier medical and dental plan, along with a flexible spending account, life insurance, and wellness programs. Employees can enroll in a pension plan and tax-deferred annuity.

Address: 130 East 59th Street, New York, NY, United States