Director of Capital Development - Supportive Housing

Carter Lard Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Lard Consulting in Upper Manhattan and Westchester seeks an experienced housing development leader to plan and deliver two grant-supported supportive housing initiatives totaling about 80 apartments, with 60 apartments in Upper Manhattan and 20 serving survivors of domestic violence in Westchester.

The Director will represent the organization, guide executive leadership through development, and coordinate funders, development partners, consultants, and contractors, overseeing acquisition,

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in real estate development or capital project management or owner representation, incl. affordable or supportive housing.
• Experience delivering projects from planning through occupancy.
• Experience managing budgets, consultants, schedules, and agency relationships.
• Working knowledge of New York public funding/approval processes for affordable housing.
• Strong budgeting, procurement, negotiation, contract administration, and executive communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, architecture, engineering, finance, urban planning, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel regularly between Manhattan and Westchester.

Responsibilities

• Review grants, project documents, budgets, and commitments; establish scope, approval requirements, schedule, and milestones.
• Develop a roadmap covering funding conditions, readiness, financing needs, procurement, approvals, and occupancy.
• Coordinate due diligence on property conditions, title, environmental issues, zoning, accessibility, and building systems.
• Identify and manage architects, engineers, attorneys, development consultants, contractors, brokers, and other specialists.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, including acquisition or leasing, construction, professional fees, contingencies, and reserves.
• Work with Finance and funding partners to identify funding gaps and support financing applications, closings, grant draws, and reimbursements.
• Oversee bidding and contractor selection; review scopes, schedules, contracts, change orders, invoices, and payments.
• Monitor project quality, costs, and schedules through meetings and site visits.
• Coordinate inspections, sign-offs, punch lists, warranties, turnover docs.
• Provide leadership with progress reports identifying decisions needed and budget changes.
• Help leadership and staff understand the development process and establish repeatable budgeting, procurement, and reporting practices.
• Coordinate with social services and property management to prepare apartments and services for occupancy.
• Incorporate survivor privacy, confidentiality, and safety needs into the Westchester project.

Skills

Real estate dev

Project management

Budgeting

Executive communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location - Upper Manhattan and Westchester County

Reports to - President/CEO or designated executive leader

Employment - Full-time or part-time, with regular site visits and agency meetings

Position summary

We seek an experienced housing development professional to lead the planning and delivery of two grant-supported supportive housing initiatives totaling approximately 80 apartments. The initial portfolio includes 60 apartments in Upper Manhattan and 20 apartments serving survivors of domestic violence in Westchester County.

The Director will represent the organization’s interests, guide executive leadership through the development process, and coordinate funders, development partners, consultants, and contractors. Responsibilities will reflect each project’s approved structure, including acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, or leased apartments.

Key responsibilities

• Review grant awards, project documents, budgets, and existing commitments. Establish the scope, approval requirements, schedule, and milestones for each project.
• Develop a roadmap covering funding conditions, property readiness, financing needs, procurement, approvals, and occupancy.
• Coordinate due diligence, including property conditions, title, environmental issues, zoning, accessibility, and building systems, as applicable.
• Identify and manage architects, engineers, attorneys, development consultants, contractors, brokers, and other specialists.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, including acquisition or leasing, construction, professional fees, contingencies, and reserves.
• Work with Finance and funding partners to identify funding gaps and support financing applications, closings, grant draws, and reimbursements.
• Oversee bidding and contractor selection. Review scopes, schedules, contracts, change orders, invoices, and payment requests with appropriate advisers.
• Monitor project quality, costs, and schedules through regular meetings and site visits.
• Coordinate inspections, required sign-offs, punch lists, warranties, and turnover documentation.
• Provide leadership with clear progress reports identifying decisions needed, budget changes, and unresolved issues.
• Help leadership and staff understand the development process and establish repeatable budgeting, procurement, and reporting practices.
• Coordinate with social services and property management to prepare apartments and services for occupancy.
• Incorporate survivor privacy, confidentiality, and safety needs into the Westchester project.

Required qualifications

• At least 8-10 years of progressively responsible real estate development, capital project management, or owner representation experience, including substantial affordable or supportive housing work.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects from planning through completion or occupancy.
• Experience managing project budgets, consultants, contractors, schedules, and agency relationships.
• Working knowledge of New York public funding and approval processes relevant to affordable or supportive housing.
• Strong budgeting, financial analysis, procurement, negotiation, contract administration, and executive communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, architecture, engineering, finance, urban planning, or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Ability to travel regularly between Manhattan and Westchester.

Preferred experience includes work with NYC HPD/HDC, NYS HCR, OTDA capital programs, Westchester County housing programs, nonprofit housing owners, and housing serving domestic violence survivors.

Proposed pay and salary

These are the anticipated ranges in the prepared job description.

Compensation

$150,000-$180,000 annually

Approximately 40 hours per week

$80-$100 per hour

Approximately 20-25 hours per week

Compensation depends on relevant experience and demonstrated project delivery. Part-time annual earnings depend on hours worked. Benefits eligibility follows organizational policies.

Initial priorities

• First 30 days - Review both awards, budgets, project documents, and commitments. Identify missing expertise and decisions requiring leadership action.
• Within 60 days - Establish a roadmap, budget, schedule, agency submission tracker, and consultant responsibilities for each project.
• Within 90 days - Advance approved milestones, address funding or delivery gaps, and establish the transition plan toward occupancy and operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.