Real Estate Development Program Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Real Estate Development Program Manager is responsible for the development of multi‑family housing, single‑family housing, and community facility projects. The role oversees duties such as real estate acquisition, assembling and managing teams, leading community engagement efforts, conducting public advocacy campaigns, writing and administering grants, and leading or participating in equity and inclusion efforts. The Program Manager also directs and facilitates activities from pre‑development through lease‑up and works on projects that include but may not be limited to tax credit projects, bond financing, affordable housing preservation, rural development, farm worker housing, and community organizing.

• Identifies and works with project sponsors and/or homeowners to develop multi‑family, single‑family, and community facility projects.
• Performs outreach to communities regarding farm‑worker and affordable housing issues and development processes.
• Analyzes feasibility of proposed projects in various markets; prepares market studies when necessary.
• Inventories and selects project sites; obtains necessary land use and environmental approvals.
• Assembles and manages the development team, authorizes contract terms.
• Prepares and revises development and operating budgets.
• Secures and administers project financing (local, state, and federal grants, conventional and subsidized loans, tax credits, private foundations, trusts, tax exemptions and in‑kind donations).
• Reviews documents, including design, construction agreements, and finance documents.
• Oversees construction; attends inspections; prepares draw requests and change orders.
• Prepares and/or oversees preparation of property management documents.
• Develops and oversees project timelines; files required reports.
• Conducts surveys for farm workers in potential project areas.
• Coordinates and convenes conference.
• Coordinates work and projects with housing specialists.
• Assists other CASA departments (e.g., procuring funding) and general operations of the office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/

Experience:

BA/BS in planning, construction sciences, business, architecture or related field is preferred. At least three years’ experience developing real estate and/or managing affordable housing and construction projects. A combination of education, training, work experience demonstrating general qualifications may be accepted in lieu of degree requirement.

• Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in affordable housing development and finance.
• Experience working with low‑income individuals, brokers, real estate investors, local sponsors, community representatives, lenders, and other involved in the development process.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects, budgets, and contracts and meet strict deadlines.
• Capacity to work independently and perform complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills, including grant writing.
• Commitment to working in a multicultural/bilingual environment.
• Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

• Work is in an indoor office setting; may occasionally require meeting at or visiting project sites throughout the state.
• Position requires occasional travel both in state and to trainings and/or conferences out of state, which may include day and evening work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with consistent access to reliable transportation.
• CASA’s work culture is inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.
• Internal committees include Equity Committee, Health, Safety & Wellness Committee, Sister Adele Scholarship Committee, and Fun Committee.

• Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Lift, carry, and place items of up to 25 pounds.
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens.
• Use keyboards and a variety of computer peripherals.

• 12 days of vacation in year one; 15 days in year two; 18 days in year three and beyond.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Generous sick leave…