Job Description

Vice President

Company: Devine & Co.

Location: Flexible / Hybrid

Reports to: President

Works Closely With: Senior Vice President

About Devine & Co.

Devine & Co. is an affordable, supportive, and transitional housing development and consulting firm that works with mission-driven partners, including nonprofit organizations, to plan, finance, and deliver high-impact housing for vulnerable New Yorkers. Above all else, we are committed to providing housing for the people who need it most.

Position Summary

Devine & Co. is seeking a Vice President of Development Operations to lead project management across the firm’s affordable real estate development and consulting work, as well as firm-wide operations and execution. The company has a robust and growing pipeline of permanent and transitional housing projects in partnership with leading nonprofits across the City.

The Vice President of Development Operations will work closely with the President and Senior Vice President to help manage workflow, timelines, and follow-through, manage complex projects, and strengthen internal systems as the firm grows. This role offers the right candidate the opportunity to both run deals and help set the company up for success.

This role requires a strong mission orientation and deep, hands-on experience working with nonprofit and public-sector partners.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead the development of affordable, supportive, and transitional housing projects independently
• Coordinate nonprofit partners, public agencies, consultants, lenders, and investors
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and due diligence
• Lead financing execution in coordination with internal and external underwriting resources
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across leadership and project teams

Operations & Firm Management

• Oversee firm-wide operations, workflows, and execution
• Translate leadership priorities into clear plans, timelines, and accountability
• Maintain project tracking systems and internal processes
• Support strategic planning, internal coordination, and capacity-building as the firm grows

Qualifications

Required

• 6+ years of experience in affordable or mission-driven housing development or related consulting
• Substantial experience working with nonprofit social service organizations
• Demonstrated experience managing complex housing development projects
• Strong familiarity with LIHTC, Section 8, FHLB AHP, HUD financing, various forms of capital subsidy, and HPD/HCR/DHS housing finance models
• Strong organizational, judgment, and communication skills
• Comfort operating in a senior role within a small, mission-driven firm

Preferred

• Interest in firm-building and long-term leadership growth

Compensation

• $135,000–$155,000 base salary, plus a discretionary bonus, commensurate with experience and firm performance. Medical/dental/401K.

Application

• Please send your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements and a brief explanation of your interest in and qualifications for this role, to [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

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