Job Description

Homestead seeks an experienced housing developer to manage development of homes from conception to completion. The developer will work under the supervision of the Director of Real Estate Development in managing current projects, developing our pipeline, and working with community partners.

Affordable Homeownership Development

• Manage existing projects in development ranging in size from 8 homes to 57 homes
• Prepare proposals or applications for funding including development subsidy, grants, and debt-financing
• Prepare and manage project budgets in collaboration with the Real Estate Development Director and Finance Director
• Negotiate, prepare and revise agreements with all professional services providers, individual and general contractors, and consultants required by projects utilizing established procurement policies. Oversee the work of all contracted parties
• Create and maintain construction schedules and budgets; collaborate with Finance Director on draw requests
• Monitor and communicate change orders to the Director of Real Estate Development, CEO and Finance Director
• Secure and monitor all permits and licenses needed for development projects
• Work in partnership with the Director of Real Estate Development and Finance Director to produce reports for management and Board and Board committees that support project decision-making and governance

Community-Led Housing Development – In the course of accomplishing the responsibilities above, the position will:

• Meet regularly with community partners as projects are developed and constructed
• Work with CEO and other staff to create educational materials and events that support community partners
• Conduct outreach and engagement events to encourage and integrate partner and community feedback into project designs

Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience
• Minimum three years’ experience in nonprofit housing development with direct experience in planning, developing and overseeing construction
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and successfully apply for public funding, including sources for development, acquisition and home/energy improvements (for example, Federal Home Loan Bank, HOME, SHOP, State, local and private loans and grants).
• Experience in communicating technical information to layperson audiences, in formal and informal settings.
• Experience working in multicultural environments preferred
• Experience working with public agencies to develop policies related to program goals.
• Strong financial pro forma skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong project management experience with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Proven ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including board members, public sector staff and officials, representatives of other nonprofit organizations, vendors, and people from low-income households

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