Director of New Development- Property Management

Director of New Developments – Property Management

Location: Remote (U.S.-based) — Frequent Travel Required

Are you a senior operations leader with deep affordable housing expertise and a track record of launching new communities from the ground up? Have you successfully led national teams, overseen lease-ups, and partnered with developers to bridge the gap between construction and stabilized operations?

Gorman & Company is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of New Developments – Property Management to oversee the successful launch and stabilization of affordable and mixed-income housing communities nationwide. This is a high-impact, strategic role for a senior leader who thrives at the intersection of development and operations—and knows how to drive performance, compliance, and mission-aligned outcomes from day one.

About The Role

This role is designed for a property management executive—not a site or regional leader—who has built and led departments supporting multiple new construction and rehab projects across multiple states. You will serve as the primary operational lead on all new developments and major rehabilitation efforts from pre-development through stabilization, working in close partnership with our internal development, construction, and compliance teams, as well as external city, state, and investor stakeholders.

You will guide and support regional leadership and on-site teams, ensuring that new communities are fully prepared to meet financial, operational, and regulatory expectations at launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead national property management strategy for all new development and rehab projects from pre-opening through stabilization
• Serve as the primary liaison between operations, development, and construction teams to inform unit mix, operating models, design decisions, and service planning
• Oversee marketing, lease-up strategy, and resident onboarding for new communities
• Provide executive-level guidance and accountability to regional leaders and site teams during lease-up
• Develop and implement scalable systems, SOPs, and onboarding frameworks tailored to new developments
• Monitor compliance with HUD, LIHTC, RAD, and other affordable housing programs throughout pre-leasing and stabilization
• Ensure readiness of staffing, training, systems, and vendor support prior to occupancy
• Manage and track lease-up budgets and performance against operating proformas
• Represent Gorman & Company with government agencies, housing authorities, investors, and other external partners
• Report on key performance indicators and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership
  
  

Qualifications

• 14–20 years of progressive experience in property management, with at least 5+ years in a Director- or VP-level leadership role overseeing new development or lease-up operations
• Proven success managing national portfolios of affordable housing, including deep knowledge of HUD, LIHTC, RAD, and related regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated experience launching and stabilizing new construction and rehab communities across multiple states
• Strong understanding of lease-up strategy, budget management, compliance, and cross-functional coordination
• Executive presence with the ability to lead through influence and represent the company with professionalism and polish
• Excellent financial and operational acumen; experience working with proformas and operational forecasts
• Experience working with RealPage OneSite or comparable property management software
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, real estate, urban planning, or related field preferred
• CPM, COS, or similar industry certifications preferred
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel frequently, including overnight stays
  
  

What We Offer

• Compensation: $150,000–$200,000/year, depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability
• Wellness & Lifestyle: Paid parental leave, pet insurance, gym reimbursement
• Time Off: 18 days PTO + 11.5 paid holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

At Gorman & Company, we believe in building communities—and that includes the people who lead them. If you’re ready to scale your leadership impact, shape the future of affordable housing, and bring your operational expertise to a mission-driven team, we invite you to apply.

Gorman & Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.