Senior Project Developer (Affordable Housing) - San Diego (San Diego)

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for originating, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of the development of affordable housing projects. Projects may include new construction, rehabilitation, acquisitions, and joint ventures with other developers.

Senior Project Developers are experienced, and are expected to be self-directed, needing less technical supervision. Senior Project Developers are expected to manage a direct workload of 2 to 5 developments, depending on phase, type of project, and supervision responsibilities, if any. Senior Project Developers are considered team leaders and may be responsible for supervising or coordinating the work of others, including other Project Developers, Associate Project Developers, or Project Administrators. Senior Project Developers may supervise up to 2 employees. Senior Project Developers are expected to work cooperatively across functions at Eden, including with Accounting, Asset Management, Compliance, Operations, and Resident Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Prepare and oversee the predevelopment budget
• Prepare, update and adhere to project timelines and schedules
• Coordinate bid and qualifications processes to select construction-related consultants, including architects, general contractors, and construction consultants.
• Solicit and coordinate the work of non-construction-related project consultants, including legal, finance and other special consultants
• Negotiate contracts and monitor compliance
• Oversee project design development; supervise preparation of project plans and specifications. Ensure attention given to special-users needs, Eden standards, project budget, timelines, and lender / investor / regulatory requirement
• Prepare and oversee the construction budget
• Prepare, update and adhere to project timelines and schedules
• Oversee the construction process including compliance with local government and lender requirements; perform site inspections; recommend decisions regarding change order requests; process change orders, pay application and loan disbursement requests; and assure compliance with plans and specifications
• Work with Eden Housing Management and community groups to facilitate affirmative marketing and smooth transition to occupancy

Build Support & Obtain Approvals

Internal Stakeholders

External Stakeholders

Planning Entitlements

Eden (& Affiliates) Board(s)

Financial & Programmatic Feasibility Analysis

Feasibility for tax credits, tax exempt bonds, and competitive financing applications

Programmatic feasibility analysis

Continuous improvement process

Secure Sources of Financing

Financing Strategy

Feasibility for tax credits, tax exempt bonds, and competitive financing applications

Capital Markets Private Financing

Escrow and Draw Process

Professional Development & Department Infrastructure

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May directly supervise project administrators or interns in the Real Estate Development Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Four years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree in planning, business or a field related to housing is highly desirable.

PREFERRED SKILLS and / or ABILITIES

Experience or background in affordable housing development, planning