ABOUT US:

Lighthouse MI is a growing non-profit, established in 2019 when Lighthouse of Oakland County and South Oakland Shelter joined forces to offer a stronger collective response to poverty in our Metro Detroit community. With over 80 years of combined experience, Lighthouse serves as a beacon of hope to our neighbors who need it most by offering assistance with basic emergency needs alongside housing programs and supportive services designed to support long-term economic stability. Lighthouse owns and operates Spero Housing Group, a subsidiary non-profit dedicated specifically to developing and operating high-quality affordable, supportive housing for persons of low and moderate-income, and HandUp, a community and crowdfunding platform serving 100+ homeless service agencies and their clients across the United States.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced, multidisciplinary leader to join our team as the Director of Real Estate Development & Construction Management (RED & CM). This role serves as a subject matter expert, strategic advisor, and assists the Chief Real Estate & Community Development Officer as needed. Working closely with a team of internal Lighthouse professionals, outside development partners, consultants, financiers, contractors, and others; under the direction of Chief Real Estate & Community Development Officer; the Director of RED & CM will serve as the organization’s primary on-the-ground point of contact throughout all phases of the development process—from feasibility and acquisition through design, construction, and closeout.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned real estate development, construction, engineering, finance, or project management professional committed to community development. They bring experience working with not-for-profit organizations, a background in risk management, and fluency in complex real estate financial structures. They are a proactive problem-solver who thrives in collaborative environments, with a strong commitment to delivering quality projects that serve Lighthouse’s mission focused communities.
Desirable professional experience includes: structured project funding including federal tax credits such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC); Tax Incremental Financing (TIF); knowledge of review processes such as feasibility, zoning, design, value engineering, and constructability; due diligence management; public private partnerships; some ability to read and interpret construction drawings, comfort with legal language review such as loan documents and contracts; and knowledge of construction administration procedures such as reviewing pay applications and change order requests.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• 6+ required and 10+ years preferred documented experience as described above
• Comparable combination of education and experience
• Relevant professional certifications can be considered
• Experience working in or closely with non-profits
• Experience with mission driven development and complex financial structures
• Experience in LIHTC and other federal tax credit financing is heavily favored
• Professional credentials in architecture, engineering, construction management, commercial real estate, finance, property management, project management, or risk management
• Some ability to read and interpret construction drawings and engineering reports
• Experience negotiating contract and procurement terms
• Ability to read and interpret legal loan documents
• Ability to read and interpret common financial documents such as budgets, pro forma, balance sheets, income statements, schedules of value, and construction pay applications
  Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, matching 401(k), and more.
  This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any qualified individual based on race, creed, religion, national origin, color, status as a veteran, gender or gender identity, sex, age, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, disability, income, weight, or any other basis prohibited by law.
  Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume online via JobScore.
  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, until the position is filled.
  No phone or e-mail inquiries, please.
  Flexible work from home options available