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Illinois Facilities Fund

Director of Real Estate Solutions - Michigan

Illinois Facilities Fund, Lansing, Michigan, United States,


DescriptionTitle:

Director of Real Estate Solutions - MichiganEmployee Status:

Full-Time, ExemptSalary:

Salary Grade: 7Starts at $107,700Reports to:

Senior Vice President of Real Estate SolutionsDepartment:

Real Estate SolutionsLocation:

DetroitHybrid Remote:

In office: T/W | Remote: M/Th/FDepartment Function:

The Real Estate Solutions Department (RES) provides a wide range of real estate consulting and development services to assist nonprofit and government partners with the planning, design, and construction of facilities, including project financial feasibility, facility condition assessment, site search and due diligence for property development, and owner’s representative services.Basic Job FunctionThe Director of Real Estate Solutions – Michigan is responsible for securing and overseeing all Michigan real estate consulting activities. The Director conducts outreach and secures contracts; leads major Michigan real estate projects; oversees the consulting office and supervises staff assigned to projects; and works with IFF management to establish strategic direction for the office.A key focus of the position is cultivating and managing initiatives in Michigan, including leading IFF’s participation in efforts to reform the early education landscape and coordinating real estate services for early education providers. The Director’s responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with key influencers, identifying opportunities, and developing strategic initiatives to address key issues and goals within the region.RequirementsJob Duties and Responsibilities:Leads successful growth of the Michigan-based Real Estate Solutions department.Provides supervision and management of RES staff within or assigned to the Michigan office.Works actively to support the overall success of RES and IFF.Provides direct support on complex and high-profile RES projects and efforts.Maintains job knowledge, skills and core professional competencies as required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.Perform other projects as assigned.Performance Measures:Meets or exceeds performance, impact and production goals and success objectives.Seeks to continually achieve efficiency and other improvements in all operations.Completes assigned projects successfully and according to goals set for each project.Achieves and maintains the highest quality of work product and level of excellence for both internal and external clients.Position Qualifications:Education:

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, city planning, policy, business, social science, social work, construction management or construction/civil engineering required. Master’s degree preferred.Previous Experience:

Minimum of ten years of experience in economic or community development, real estate analysis or development, financial analysis, or construction management with increasing responsibility. A minimum of one to three years of experience managing staff.Additional Requirements:

Travel is required throughout Michigan monthly and to Chicago several times a year. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.Special Knowledge & Skills:

Consideration will be given to the following:Direct experience with real estate development projects.Direct construction management experience.Analytical and strategic skills; ability to plan, manage, and implement multiple and/or complex projects.Application Instructions:

Please visit the Careers section of our website to apply online. Both a resume and cover letter are required.IFF values equity, diversity, and inclusion as part of its mission to strengthen nonprofits and the communities they serve.

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