Safe Horizon · 1 week ago
Vice President, Real Estate and Property Management
Lafayette, Louisiana Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expSafe Horizon is dedicated to ensuring safety as a universal human right, striving for communities where individuals feel secure. The Vice President for Real Estate and Property Management will lead facilities, real estate, and capital management, overseeing a team to ensure safe and functional spaces for clients and staff while managing budgets and compliance.
CommunitiesHomeless ShelterHumanitarianNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for the organization’s real estate, facilities, and emergency management functions
Develop and manage the department’s operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline and alignment with organizational priorities
Oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of a diverse portfolio of residential shelters and office facilities
Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams responsible for facilities operations, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance
Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, regulatory, and funder requirements, and serve as the senior point of contact for inspections and audits
Develop and implement a long-term facilities and space utilization strategy aligned with programmatic and budgetary needs
Identify, evaluate, secure, and develop new properties to support organizational growth and program expansion
Negotiate, administer, and manage a substantial portfolio of real estate agreements
Lead long-term capital planning, construction, renovation, major repairs, and preventive maintenance strategies to ensure the safety, reliability, sustainability of all facilities including major repair projects from concept through completion
Oversee emergency management planning and response, including serving as an on-call executive during critical incidents
Engage, manage, and evaluate consultants, contractors, landlords, and vendors to ensure quality, cost control, and timely delivery
Advance the use of technology and data systems to manage facilities, real estate agreements, service requests, and agency assets
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, landlords, and external partners
Maintain regular site presence to assess conditions, understand operational challenges, and build relationships with onsite teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities operations and real estate management
Demonstrated experience managing complex operating and capital budgets
Proven success negotiating and closing complex real estate transactions and lease agreements
Experience working within governmental and/or nonprofit environments
In-depth knowledge of New York City fire safety, building codes, security operations, and health and safety regulations affecting construction, maintenance, and repair
Strong understanding of construction methods, project delivery, and facilities lifecycle management
Experience engaging, directing, and evaluating consultants and vendors, including real estate brokers, appraisers, and facilities service providers
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Management, Public Administration, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; a master's degree desired
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, large workloads, and critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to operate effectively and collaboratively within a complex, multi-stakeholder organization
Strong verbal, written, and technological skills, including advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
In-depth knowledge of commercial and residential real estate laws and practices in New York City, with demonstrated experience negotiating complex lease agreements
Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams
Experience implementing and leveraging facilities and real estate management systems, including platforms for lease administration, maintenance requests, procurement, and asset tracking
Demonstrated success initiating, managing, and delivering capital construction and renovation projects, with the ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and specifications
Extensive experience in contract administration, including vendor oversight, compliance, and risk management
Expert knowledge of fire safety, security operations, building department regulations and codes, and safe work practices governing construction, maintenance, and repair activities
Preferred
Non-profit experience
Benefits
Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) Retirement Plan
Company Life Insurance
Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits Program
Gym Reimbursement
Parental Leave
Employee Learning Center
Company
Safe Horizon
Safe Horizon is victim assistance organization provide support, prevent violence, and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lisa A. O'Connor, Ph.D.
Deputy CEO
Denise Hagley
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
San Francisco Chronicle
2025-09-06
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