Development manager Jobs in USA

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 of affordable housing with an expanding portfolio of owned assets across the country.

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, and execution of the development and repositioning of USDA financed rural affordable housing projects ("RD"). This role involves supporting a development team and ensuring projects are closed on time and within budget. This position works in close coordination with HHAD's Finance and Construction teams and is based in our Raleigh, North Carolina office, reporting to the Senior Director of Development.

The Development Manager (RD) is responsible the planning and execution of the development and repositioning of USDA-financed rural affordable housing projects. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, this role includes ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget and maintaining compliance with affordable housing regulations.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in affordable housing, strong project management skills, and the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, government agencies, and community partners. This position requires a great deal of autonomy and accountability, along with strong experience in critical thinking and problem-solving, negotiating, networking, and teamwork.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership and Planning :

Support the Senior Director of Development in executing the company's USDA Rural Development multi-family affordable housing development strategy.

Assist in the preparation and submission of high-quality applications, project plans, and other critical documents.

Assist in all phases of development, from concept to closing, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules.

Cultivate, and maintain strategic relationships with potential and existing partners, brokers, institutional and equity partners, owners, lenders, and other key stakeholders in various markets.

Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required :

A satisfactory background check will be required as part of the selection process.

At Harmony Housing Affordable Development, we believe that finding creative solutions for our clients comes from the collaboration of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates differences and empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit. Harmony Housing Affordable Development 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.