VP Real Estate Development & Housing — Build Affordable Communities

Green Country Habitat for Humanity; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Country Habitat for Humanity in Tulsa, Oklahoma seeks a strategic real estate development leader to guide large-scale mixed-use and affordable housing initiatives. The VP will oversee land portfolios, capital projects, and homeowner services, ensuring fiscally responsible development and strong community impact.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least ten years in real estate development, plus expertise in HUD programs, public financing, and staff leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; minimum ten years of direct experience with real estate, large-scale mixed-use/mixed-income land development, construction, affordable housing, and management.
• Experience structuring projects with private investors and commercial partners outside traditional housing-credit models.
• Familiarity with property management principles and ability to read and analyze financial reports and budgets.
• Knowledge of affordable housing programs including New Market Tax Credits and HUD; experience with LIHTC, TIF, and grant-funded projects.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with public financing tools.
• Comfort with HUD-certified counseling agency requirements.
• Experience with land acquisition and real estate transactions.
• Foundational knowledge of real property structures and construction methods.
• Experience coordinating engineering, design, legal, and commercial partners.
• Proven people management experience leading staff and managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale capital projects; select consultants/contractors; monitor budgets and financials; advise on design and operating features.
• Lead development and hand-off of multi-use projects; attend weekly meetings; monitor construction; assist with financial close out.
• Collaborate on grant preparation for future development ventures.
• Oversee Homeowner Services department; coordinate with Homeowner Services Director.
• Manage HUD-Certified Home Buyer Counseling agency requirements.
• Develop shared project plans; ensure workflow clarity and clear roles across teams.
• Provide ongoing financial monitoring and evaluation of property performance; review cash flow and reserves.
• Monitor project timelines, financing requirements, and compliance.
• Assist CFO in preparing annual budgets for acquisitions and projects.
• Review bids for large projects and land purchases; advise CEO and Board.
• Coordinate with housing department on smaller projects.
• Monitor acquisition plans for a five-year build horizon.
• Plan capital improvements; troubleshoot challenges; supervise consultants.
• Cultivate financial partner networks for below-market mortgages.
• Recruit families for homeownership and maintain a qualified homeowners list.
• Market Green Country Habitat for Humanity to the community.

Skills

People management

Budgeting & financial analysis

Real estate development

HUD programs knowledge

Land acquisition

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Green Country Habitat for Humanity in Tulsa, Oklahoma seeks a strategic real estate development leader to guide large-scale mixed-use and affordable housing initiatives. The VP will oversee land portfolios, capital projects, and homeowner services, ensuring fiscally responsible development and strong community impact.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least ten years in real estate development, plus expertise in HUD programs, public financing, and staff leadership.