Vice President of Real Estate Development

Department: Construction

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Time Commitment: Exempt

Level: L

Compensation: $112,301 to $140,376*; We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, life insurance, paid family and medical leave, and more.

• For details on the compensation, see the Compensation section below.

Application Deadline:

Your application is due by June 10th, 2025. We will not actively screen applications received after the deadline. Review of late applications is conducted at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Note to Candidates:

We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. Habitat is an organization committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization which means that we recognize that sometimes the best candidate may have a less traditional background. We acknowledge that requirements for educational and experience minimums create invisible barriers for historically oppressed populations in pursuit of employment. Combined with our equity practices, we focus on candidates’ abilities to excel within the responsibilities of the position, based on their experience found inside and outside formal education and/or work history. We welcome applicants from all communities, and strongly encourage Black, indigenous, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply for this position.

Who You Are:

If you are motivated by the opportunity to create lasting change through affordable homeownership, and you thrive on leading impactful real estate development projects from start to finish, then you could be our next Vice President for Real Estate Development. In this role, you will oversee the entire construction process, from real estate acquisition and energy-efficient building methods to securing final occupancy certificates and addressing post-construction warranty needs. You are comfortable managing a diverse portfolio of housing types, including single dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, and condos, and you excel at creating and refining systems and processes that ensure the consistent delivery of 60+ quality homes per year, while engaging both skilled tradespersons and untrained volunteers and homebuyers in the construction process.

You enjoy being part of a collaborative and mission-driven leadership team, working alongside the

CEO, COO, and other Vice Presidents to address the urgent challenge of high housing costs in our communities. Your support is crucial to maintaining Habitat for Humanity Portland Region’s organizational cadence and production goals, and your stakeholders include not only your fellow leaders, direct reports, and their Team Members but also the families and communities who benefit from your work. You are at your best when inspiring and guiding your 20+ person team, owning the responsibility for housing production, and contributing to an ambitious strategic vision that aims to uplift more people than ever before through sustainably affordable homeownership.

Who we are:

At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates out of three offices, four brick-and-mortar stores, one warehouse, and construction sites in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego.

Habitat Portland Region is intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envisions a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. All of our staff engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our Equity Statement and Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward.

Please visit our website and social media pages to learn more.

You’ll be responsible for:

Pre-construction activities – 30%

• In cooperation with Habitat staff and Board members, participate in planning and budgeting for the organization and the Construction department, including long-range planning with the Homeownership department
• Manage land acquisition activities, including initial screening; coordinate with the Director of Project Development & Procurement to prepare feasibility studies as needed.
• In collaboration with project stakeholders, be responsible for the delivery of projects from pre-construction through occupancy.
• Evaluate acquisition opportunities, including contracting with external consultants and engineers.

Policy and budget management – 30%

• Initiate the development of a Quality Assurance program for all work performed on Habitat projects; ensure that the QA program integrates with the routines of the Construction Team; in cooperation with the Director of Construction, ensure QA program compliance.
• In collaboration with Finance, review and authorize disbursements/draw requests. Update the projected annual budget as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of all necessary funding applications and other project documentation.
• Prepare and submit project-related information for reports to funding sources as requested.
• Represent the organization before public agencies, community groups, and funding organizations.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement action plans to achieve business targets as articulated in the Strategic Plan and Annual Plan.

New construction activities – 20%

• In cooperation with the Director of Land Development and Director of Construction, develop detailed schedules and budgets for each project, recognizing the inclusion of volunteer labor on projects.
• Maintain a process for adherence and accountability to timelines developed by internal stakeholders, namely Homeownership team and Government Grants team.
• Review scheduling issues and identify resources necessary to maintain the production schedules for projects.
• Review Requests for Proposals and bids received from material suppliers and subcontractors with the Director of Land Development and/or Project Manager.
• Execute subcontractor agreements up to $100k and recommend agreements over $100k to the President / CEO for execution.

Leadership responsibilities – 10%

• Serve on Leadership Team, ensuring seamless coordination of Construction activities other departments.
• Oversee all construction activities and directly supervise senior Construction department staff.
• Hold accountability for, and actively manage the financial performance of Construction Department.
• Provide the leadership and teambuilding necessary to maintain a workforce that continuously embraces the mission, vision, and values of Habitat for Humanity Portland Region.
• In coordination with senior Construction staff, develop and maintain high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring; ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee quarterly objective reviews.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal Habitat departments.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with external development partners and funders and prepare requests for gifts in-kind to Habitat.
• Drive and maintain a departmental culture of safety.

Rehab/Recycle Program – 10%

• Refine and manage Rehab/Recycle program in collaboration with Homeownership Department

To be successful in this role, you’ll**:

• Bring 10+ years of residential construction management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive experience managing and optimizing internal systems and controls to support high-volume residential production, including overseeing projects from land acquisition through construction, final occupancy, and warranty completion—delivering 60+ homes annually with efficiency and quality.
• Proven ability to lead comprehensive pre-construction planning, manage multiple concurrent projects within established budgets and timelines, and oversee detailed scheduling, resource allocation, and risk mitigation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Have demonstrated success in building and managing high-performing teams through effective leadership, supervision, coaching, and training. Skilled at fostering a positive and mission-aligned departmental culture that supports organizational goals, particularly those of Habitat for Humanity.
• Be experienced in cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal departments, external development partners, funding entities, and public agencies to strengthen project support, align resources, and drive mission-focused outcomes.
• Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.

To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, you’ll also:

• Have direct experience running challenging construction projects involving volunteer labor.
• Be an expert in developing and maintaining complex project management systems using Smartsheets.
• Have experience using Traction/EOS with a committed team.

Your work environment and activities:

Your workday will be located in a human-paced, team-oriented, business-casual style office setting.

Depending on the position’s responsibilities, you may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on performance and access to essential work-related resources.

• While in the office, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• An office-based role means that your day will be mostly sedentary, with some time spent moving files, opening filing cabinets, bending, and/or standing on a stool as necessary.
• Occasionally, you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.

Your Work Schedule:

• 40-hour work week with a variable schedule that can include evenings and weekends depending on appointments and events

Your Compensation:

We aim to offer competitive pay and benefits and are committed to equity and transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on a candidate’s willingness and/or ability to negotiate leads to inequities and bias in how employees are compensated, particularly for historically oppressed groups.

We determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and the candidate’s competencies for the role demonstrated during the hiring process. Successful candidates are typically hired within the first half of the Pay Range and receive scheduled incremental increases. When starting in this position, your compensation will generally be between $112,301 to $140,376, not exceeding the range midpoint.

Your Benefits Package:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premium (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% paid for dependents
• 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance premium for employee; 50% paid for dependents
• 100% employer-paid disability insurance
• Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
• 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What to expect when you apply:

We strive to ensure our hiring process is accessible to all applicants. We know your time is valuable and want to acknowledge the time it can take to apply for a position. We ask you to submit your resume, cover letter, and provide three references from within the industry using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact HR@habitatportlandregion.org.

Candidates are reviewed by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a screening phone call or virtual meeting. The final round of candidates will be invited to interview in-person with the hiring team. Occasionally we may request that finalists complete a second round of in-person interviews. We appreciate the time and effort that you put into this process.

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We will begin reviewing applications on or after 6/10/2025, and hope to begin the screening and interview process a few weeks afterward.

If offered the position, and prior to starting work, you will be asked to complete a background check that includes a criminal record history record and motor vehicle record. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your suitability for this position.

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified people for all our positions in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

This job description is intended as a guideline only and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment, expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will, with or without cause.