Project Operations Executive, Sr. Director

Come join NRP’s A+ team! We’ve been recognized as a “Top Workplace” because we promote a culture where our team can build long-term careers and connections. As we grow as a company, our goal is that you will grow in your career.

NRP has been recognized with several industry awards including Top Workplaces; Best and Brightest Companies to Work For; and National Apartment Association’s Best Places to Work.

We value our employees by offering a competitive benefit package including:

• Commission and bonus opportunities

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• 11 Paid holidays

• Paid maternity & parental bonding leave

• Short & long term disability

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• 401(k) Match

• Training, certification, & growth opportunities

• Employee referral & recognition programs

Since its founding in 1994, NRP has been dedicated to building quality homes for our residents, regardless of income. The NRP Group is a full-service multifamily developer, general contractor, and property manager with assets and operations reaching an expanding range of markets nationwide. For additional information, please visit www.NRPGroup.com.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational & Project Leadership

• Lead cross‑functional project teams to achieve strategic, operational, and financial objectives.
• Oversee integrated project planning, execution, and performance across multiple developments.
• Serve as the owner’s representative, ensuring alignment between development, construction, and financial goals.
• Define and manage project scope, schedule, budget, and execution plans from due diligence through project closeout.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify schedule risks, cost impacts, and execution challenges; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Drive operational efficiencies and process improvements to optimize cost, schedule, quality, and productivity.
• Establish accountability and alignment with consultants and strategic partners through defined roles, metrics, and governance.
• Lead cross‑functional issue resolution to address design, entitlement, construction, or financial conflicts that may impact project outcomes.

Financial Oversight & Risk Management

• Lead development budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control processes.
• Review and approve project execution plans to meet or exceed approved return targets.
• Identify, quantify, and manage project risks during due diligence, entitlement, and execution phases.
• Conduct financial and entitlement risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.

Strategic Alignment & Governance

• Implement repeatable cross‑functional collaboration and standardized project management practices.
• Align project plans with organizational strategy, capital partner expectations, and stakeholder priorities.
• Contribute to project governance, including risk management, change control, reporting, and compliance with company standards.
• Recommend and implement scalable processes that drive consistency, quality, and growth across the portfolio.

Partnerships & Community Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with capital partners, consultants, lenders, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as a visible and ethical representative of NRP in assigned markets.
• Present complex project, financial, and operational information clearly to diverse audiences.

Customer & Design Advocacy

• Serve as a steward of the customer experience throughout planning, design, and execution.
• Provide direction on owner‑related design decisions, including signage and FF&E.
• Ensure projects deliver long‑term value and align with customer‑centric strategies.

Talent Leadership & Development

• Provide direct leadership to Operations Project Manager(s) and influence cross‑functional team performance.
• Mentor, develop, and retain high‑performing Project Operations talent.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and communication aligned with NRP’s values.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a r