Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation seeks a Real Estate Director with an entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit. The Real Estate Director (RED) will be knowledgeable about community development financing, residential and commercial real estate development, and will be able to manage and grow our active and complex pipeline of mixed-income housing and commercial real estate.
Established in 1979, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (“DBEDC”) acts to build a strong, thriving, and diverse community in Dorchester and the surrounding Boston neighborhoods. Working closely with neighborhood residents, businesses, and partners, DBEDC identifies and capitalizes on resources to support our community. We develop and preserve home ownership and rental housing across income levels and create and sustain economic development opportunities for businesses and individuals. We build community through civic engagement and leadership development.
he RED will oversee all aspects of the development process and project management at DBEDC including:
- Site identification, planning and feasibility analysis
- Applications for pre-development and project financing
- Create, review and explain complex financial models
- Lead the permitting process, financing applications submissions, and regulatory eligibility matters
- Assist Real Estate staff to select development teams, manage project budgets and schedules, close loans, and oversee construction and requisitions
- Supervise, coach, and mentor a high-performing team to achieve individual and collective goals
- Engage, build, and maintain partnerships and on-going communication with lenders and other key stakeholders
- Collaborate on efforts to engage the community in housing stabilization and commercial real estate development
- Work with the Asset Manager and Director of Finance and Administration to ensure the financial, physical and social health of the portfolio
- Manage property renovation and project restructuring together with team members
- Contribute to collective organizational decision-making as a member of the senior leadership team