Harmony Housing Affordable Development

Role Description Our fast-growing organization is currently seeking an experienced Development Manager to join the expanding Development team. This individual is responsible for overseeing the planning, advancement, and execution of the development and repositioning of USDA financed rural affordable housing projects (“RD”) and projects within our multi-family development portfolio. This role involves leading a development team and ensuring projects are closed on time and within budget. This is a management position, which includes supervisory responsibilities for personnel, collaboration with the management team, and oversight of deal structuring and terms. The Development Manager will support the Development Team in overseeing and executing all aspects of affordable housing development. This role will involve managing specific project components, coordinating with internal teams and external partners, and ensuring compliance with funding and regulatory requirements. The Development Manager is responsible for advancing projects from conception to completion, with a focus on schedule adherence, financial oversight, and stakeholder coordination. This position requires a great deal of autonomy and accountability, along with strong experience in critical thinking and problem solving, negotiating, networking, and teamwork. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, urban planning, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus - Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive professional experience in affordable housing development, real estate investment, or a related field - Familiarity with land use, public financing, and entitlement process - Maintain relationships with developers, owners, management agents, and brokers throughout the designated region - Identify design teams, trade partners, and consultants based on location and project specific requirements - Familiar with affordable housing mechanisms (e.g., programs such as LIHTC and tax-exempt bond financing, FHA mortgage insurance programs, as well as Agency debt products (Fannie, Freddie, USDA), and familiarity with other affordable housing funding programs and compliance regulations - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment - Demonstrated excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with varying amounts of available information - Ability to recognize and mitigate investment risks; strong negotiation skills - High-energy, accurate, organized, highly detailed, and results-oriented professional with demonstrable ability to successfully manage multiple projects and successfully work under pressure of strict deadlines - Excellent written, oral, and public speaking communication skills with an ability to clearly and concisely express ideas, thoughts, and concepts verbally and in writing to diverse teams - Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, SharePoint, and SmartSheet and other similar programs) - Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders - Ability to manage daily responsibilities and projects with minimal direction, while also working in close collaboration with a team to provide solutions where needed - Ability to maintain a “big picture” focus while attending to incredibly detailed work and providing thorough documentation - Resourceful, flexible and maintain the ability to react and respond quickly towards positive outcomes - Strong personal standards and values consistent with HHAD’s core values (entrepreneurial, integrity, caring, and excellence) Requirements - A satisfactory background check will be required as part of the selection process Benefits - At Harmony Housing Affordable Development (HHAD), we believe that finding creative solutions for our clients comes from the collaboration of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives - We strive to build a work environment that empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit - HHAD is an EEO employer Company Description This job description is not inclusive of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to modify the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position. 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Role Description Harmony Housing Affordable Development Inc. (“HHAD”) is among the largest real estate developers of affordable rental housing in the United States. Our mission is to positively impact communities by creating and preserving quality affordable housing for low wealth households. HHAD is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harmony Housing, a 501c3 not-for-profit owner and operator of affordable housing. Our fast-growing organization is currently seeking an experienced Director of Acquisitions to join the expanding Business Development team. This individual will play a pivotal role in identifying, securing, and developing new affordable housing projects within target markets, while also leading business development efforts to expand the company’s portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of affordable housing finance, development processes, and a proven track record of forging new business relationships within the real estate development and housing sectors. This role is ideal for a proactive, entrepreneurial-minded individual who is passionate about making a positive impact through affordable housing development. This position works in close coordination with HHAD’s Execution and Executive teams, reporting to the Executive Vice President. The Director of Acquisitions will be responsible for building and maintaining a pipeline of feasible affordable housing development opportunities that align with HHAD’s strategic plan. Responsibilities include: - Leading the sourcing, underwriting, and initial execution of affordable housing development opportunities, focusing on projects utilizing 4% and 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). - Originating both acquisition-rehabilitation and ground-up development deals, advancing them through site control, and transitioning approved projects to the development execution team. - Managing all aspects of originating opportunities, preparing initial business plans, financial feasibility analyses, and ensuring compliance with affordable housing regulations. - Engaging with various stakeholders including potential clients, buyers and sellers, investors, and government agencies. - Exercising autonomy and accountability, along with strong experience in critical thinking, problem solving, negotiating, networking, and teamwork. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, urban planning, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus. - Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive professional experience in affordable housing development, real estate investment, or a related field. - Established relationships with developers, owners, management agents, and brokers throughout the designated region. - Strong financial and analytical skills, with in-depth understanding of real estate fundamentals. - Experience reviewing relative property documents (operating statements, rent rolls, audits, loan documents, etc.). - Strong knowledge of affordable housing mechanisms (e.g., LIHTC, tax-exempt bond financing, FHA mortgage insurance programs). - Proven ability to lead complex projects from inception through completion. - Demonstrated excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Ability to recognize and mitigate investment risks; strong negotiation skills. - High-energy, accurate, organized, highly detailed, and results-oriented professional. - Excellent written, oral, and public speaking communication skills. - Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, SharePoint, SmartSheet). - Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills. - Ability to manage daily responsibilities and projects with minimal direction. - Ability to maintain a “big picture” focus while attending to detailed work. - Resourceful, flexible, and able to react quickly towards positive outcomes. - Strong personal standards and values consistent with HHAD’s core values. Requirements - A satisfactory background check will be required as part of the selection process. - Ability to travel as needed for site visits, meetings with stakeholders, industry-related conferences, and networking opportunities; valid Driver’s License required. Benefits - Creative solutions through collaboration of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. - Empowerment of individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit. Company Description At Harmony Housing Affordable Development (HHAD), we believe that finding creative solutions for our clients comes from the collaboration of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to build a work environment that empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit. HHAD is an EEO employer. This job description is not inclusive of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to modify the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.