Description:
ABOUT US:
Helix is a mission-driven real estate development company dedicated to addressing the housing crisis through innovative multifamily, modular development, construction, and community-focused solutions. Guided by a commitment to people, hope, and transformational leadership, Helix works to expand access to quality housing while strengthening communities across the Midwest. The President will play a pivotal role in advancing this vision, leading strategic growth, operational excellence, and mission-driven impact throughout the organization. To learn more about Helix, check out our website at www.helix33.com and at https://www.restorehopeindiana.com/.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The President will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the company’s operations, ensuring that Helix continues to thrive in competitive real estate development and construction markets. This role requires a leader with a deep understanding of the industry, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage a diverse team of professionals. The President will be responsible for setting the company's vision, leading its execution, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, clients, and partners. Additionally, the President will maintain close communication with the company's owner/founder and the advisory board to align on strategic goals and ensure business sustainability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Strategic Leadership: Define and implement Helix’s overall strategy, ensuring alignment with market opportunities and long-term objectives.
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Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and profitability.
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Financial Management: Manage the company's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring the achievement of financial goals.
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Business Development: Identify and pursue new opportunities for growth, including partnerships, acquisitions, and market expansion.
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Team Leadership: Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
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Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong relationships with investors, clients, government agencies, and other external partners to enhance Helix’s reputation and business opportunities.
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Risk Management: Ensure compliance with industry regulations, manage risk across projects, and uphold safety and sustainability standards.
Owner/Founder Communication:
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Regular Updates: Provide clear, timely, and comprehensive updates to the owner/founder on all significant business matters, including operational performance, financial results, and strategic initiatives.
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Vision Alignment: Work closely with the owner/founder to align on the long-term vision of Helix, incorporating their guidance and vision into strategic planning.
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Collaborative Decision Making: Engage in collaborative decision-making with the owner/founder on major company initiatives, including potential expansions, investments, or changes in company direction.
Advisory Board Communication (Leaderboard):
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Board Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on company performance, strategy, and key initiatives to the advisory board.
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Strategic Input: Actively seek advice and input from the advisory board on critical business decisions, leveraging their expertise to enhance company performance.
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Board Meeting Facilitation: Lead the preparation for and facilitate productive board meetings, ensuring that all relevant information is communicated, and discussions remain focused on strategic issues.
Requirements:
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
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Proven experience as a key executive or senior leader within the real estate development and construction industry.
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Strong financial and business acumen, with a track record of driving growth and profitability.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
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A visionary leader with a passion for innovation and sustainability in construction and real estate.
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Deep understanding of market trends, regulatory requirements, and construction project management.
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Demonstrated commitment to Helix’s ethos as defined in our founding documents.
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Must model, foster, and drive Helix’s Core Values: Courage, Creativity, Holy Ambition, Integrity, and Gratitude.
EDUCATION:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field; MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.
BENEFITS:
At Helix, we are committed to investing in our team by offering a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support both personal and professional well-being. This full-time position includes a competitive base salary, paid time off, and paid holidays. Employees also have access to optional medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer contribution. We are proud to provide benefits that help our team thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Helix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in any employment policies or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, marital status, gender identity, veteran/military service, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Note: This job description is not an all-inclusive list of your functions and tasks. Job functions may be added, deleted, or modified at any time by your management team. Receipt of this job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
