Director of Development

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North Carolina - Remote time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR0000026

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 experience
** d Director of Develop men
** t to join the expanding
** Development team**. This individual is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, planning, and execution of the development and repositioning of USDA financed rural affordable housing projects (“RD”) and our multi-family development portfolio. This leadership 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 executive management team and oversight of deal structuring and terms.

This position works in close coordination with HHAD’s Finance, Construction and Executive teams and is based in our Raleigh, North Carolina office, reporting to the Vice President of Development.

The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, planning, and execution of the development and repositioning of USDA-financed rural affordable housing projects and advancement of our multi-family development portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, this leadership role includes supervising a development team, 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 leadership and 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.
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* Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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* ** Project Oversight & Management
*** Manage the full development lifecycle for multiple projects, ensuring all milestones are met
* Oversee project schedules, funding applications, and entitlement processes
* Facilitate and document all development-phase meetings effectively
* ** Financial & Legal Coordination
*** Negotiate purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, and other legal documentation
* Identify, secure, and coordinate capital sources, including federal funding, LIHTC, and USDA programs
* Ensure compliance with financing and regulatory requirements
* ** Stakeholder & External Relations
*** Represent the organization in meetings with local and state government officials, planning commissions, and community stakeholders
* Build strong relationships with governmental agencies, capital providers, and external partners
* Lead community engagement efforts, including public meetings and hearing
* ** Design & Construction Integration
*** Collaborate with internal construction teams and external designers to ensure project goals are met
* Manage risk assessment and implement mitigation strategies throughout the development process
* ** Team Leadership & Collaborate
*** Lead and coordinate a development team, fostering a culture of accountability and results-driven performance
* Work closely with internal teams across construction, finance, and accounting, ensuring seamless project execution
* Report on project progress to executive leadership and key stakeholders
** Experience, skills, and abilities required:
*** Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, urban planning, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
* Minimum of 7+ years of progressive professional experience in affordable housing development, real estate…