Director of Real Estate Development

Are you passionate about building vibrant communities and expanding access to quality homes? Avesta Housing is seeking a dynamic Director of Real Estate Development to lead affordable and market‑rate housing projects across Maine and New Hampshire.

In this leadership role, you’ll oversee a skilled development team, manage projects from concept to completion, and collaborate with partners to deliver impactful new construction and rehabilitation initiatives. Your expertise in affordable housing finance, project management, and strategic planning will help drive Avesta’s mission to create and maintain quality, affordable homes.

This role is ideal if you:

• Enjoy leading and mentoring teams to achieve ambitious goals
• Have deep experience in real estate development and creative financing
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment
• Want to make a meaningful impact on communities and residents

Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development, property management, and assisted living solutions. Founded in 1972, our nonprofit organization serves individuals and families in need of quality affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire.

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem‑solvers, and share a dedication to housing equity and inclusion for all. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening our communities through affordable housing gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta Housing being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

The person who is ready for this opportunity will generally offer these attributes:

• Strong understanding of real estate finance, development regulations, and public funding programs.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills; able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling ability.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and mission‑oriented leadership style.
• Ability to work independently while fostering a team‑based environment.

This is an exempt, full‑time (37.5 hours/week) position, and the annual salary range is $125,000 - $140,000.

While the Director of Real Estate Development’s work may be performed from home, the person in this role is also expected to maintain a presence at our main office, located at 307 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, Maine, and other sites as needed. Occasional travel in Maine and New Hampshire may be required.