Vice President of Development and Acquisitions

Position Summary

The Vice President of Development and Acquisitions will work closely with the senior leadership team and oversee the sourcing, negotiation, acquisition and development of current and new development opportunities. This role will involve assessing potential growth areas, studying market trends, and conducting detailed land acquisition analysis. In addition, the Vice President of Development and Acquisitions is instrumental in master planning and developing our acquired assets and developments to achieve our financial and operational targets.

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Planning, Architecture, Business, Finance, Economics or related field strongly preferred
• 7-10 years of experience working in positions of increasing responsibility related to land acquisition and development such as land broker, market research, financial analysis, forward planner, real estate development, construction project management, and in a role that involves construction and/or development with knowledge of engineering drawings and setting schedules for development.
• 5+ years’ experience in multifamily development
• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of multifamily apartment development, including site acquisition, due diligence, entitlements, permitting, design, construction, and project management
• Must be able to read, understand, and evaluate civil engineering/development plans
• Experience in developing schedules and budgets and delivery within requirements
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential
• Experience in contract negotiations
• Understanding of local real estate market and trends
• Familiarity with zoning regulations, building codes and other relevant laws governing multifamily development in the region
• Knowledge of land use approvals for local and state level
• Proven experience in successfully managing large-scale multifamily development projects from inception to construction completion
• Ability to think creatively, anticipate challenges, and propose innovative solutions to complex issues
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proficient in MS Office – Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to ULMS’ mission
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Demonstrates cultural competency
  
  Ability to build trust quickly
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights and weekends

ULMS Total Compensation

Paid Time Off

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid

• Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period
• Medical - $11,176.08 per year
• Dental - $540 per year
• Vision - $65.04 per year
• Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year
• Employee Assistance Program - $57.60 per year
• 403(b) retirement - $100 per month
• Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year
• Linked In Learning Account
• Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities
• 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
• 8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*
• 11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break

Workers Compensation Coverage - $436.80 - $3,993.60 per year (depending on class code)

Taxes – 9.8% of salary

At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non‑merit factor.