Charlotte Director

CoHab is a real estate development team building walkable neighborhoods in secondary American markets (e.g., Charlotte, NC). Our goal is to recreate the lifestyle and value of the country’s most desirable neighborhoods (think Brooklyn, SF, DC) in growing markets that don’t offer walkability and transit-centric living. We believe that urban, walkable lifestyles are imperative as part of the solution to climate change, which we consider the issue of our generation.

Description

CoHab is seeking a do-er. As an early stage company, our ideal candidate can both lean into immediate needs and keep a long view, adding value by building the component parts of a successful company. And as part of a small team, the candidate will be a business partner, who must take initiative to generate CoHab’s target outcomes: build walkable neighborhoods.

About You

• Proven track record of effectively managing projects with competing demands and deadlines

• Committed to personal and professional growth through open feedback in a fast-paced start-up environment

• Curiosity-driven learner

• Outcomes oriented

• Possesses the confidence to offer opinions without complete information, and the humility to change opinions when contrary evidence amounts

• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written

• A good thinker, someone who can process multi-variable decisions thoroughly, objectively, and with good humor

• Demonstrated interest in urbanism, the built environment, real estate, and/or working on solutions to climate change

• Desire to help create a thriving business environment and culture that is inclusive, fun, engaged, and curious

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; relevant graduate degrees viewed favorably

• Minimum 5 years of total work experience; 7+ years preferred

• Demonstrated experience in partner management, entrepreneurship, fundraising, and/or finance

• Experience with real estate/architecture/construction preferred, but not required

• Mission alignment essential

• Charlotte residency (or relocation) is required

The Role

We will tailor the role to match the candidate’s experience and expect the role to evolve as the company grows. Ideally, candidates will bring direct experience or relevant skills for each of these components:

Real Estate Management

• In close coordination with the CEO and Director of Operations, build on CoHab’s reputation in the Charlotte market by selecting and nurturing key Charlotte relationships, including: city officials, attorneys, contractors, neighborhood associations, investors, banks, brokers, landowners, other real estate developers

• Spend time each week visiting sites under construction to talk with the Superintendents / Project Managers, engender trust in our partners, and keep the CoHab team aware of on-the-ground conditions

• Collaborate with the CEO, local brokers, and landowners to help evaluate new properties and bring off-market deals to the firm

• Collaborate with the Director of Operations and external property management firms to implement property management systems

• Be flexible and do what is needed to be done

Capital Raising

CoHab’s development portfolio will exceed $200M over the next 4 years. Capital raising at CoHab is a team effort, supported by the CEO, CFO, and the Director of Operations.

Take responsibility for generating equity and debt leads, follow-ups, due diligence, and ultimately closing on a meaningful contribution of the firm’s total need.

Finance and Analysis

Deals: Support underwriting of current and prospective real estate deals.

Financial management: Collaborate with the CFO to support the creation and maintenance of internal financial systems (accounting, corporate finance, etc.). These systems will be used to make data-driven business decisions.

Reading / Learning / Conferences

Good ideas often come in the quieter moments. We want our team to be full of generative ideas. Take time to read, learn, and attend events. Do what you need to do to stay creative and broaden your horizons.

Travel Expectations

• Based in Charlotte, NC

• Visit San Francisco or New York a few times a year

• Attendance at occasional events and conferences

Start Date

Summer 2020 (flexible)

Salary

Commensurate with experience