Associate Director of Real Estate Development - San Diego

Associate Director of Real Estate Development - San Diego

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The Associate Director of Real Estate Development is responsible for leading a team in originating, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of the development of affordable housing projects. Projects may include new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation, portfolio syndication, and joint ventures with other developers. This position will directly supervise two to four employees in the Real Estate Development Department, which may include senior/project developers or associate project developers, and project administrators.

• Initiates location and evaluation of potential project sites and properties.
• Negotiates acquisition agreements.
• Identifies new areas of program activity.
• Assists with formulating department strategy.
• Conducts preliminary feasibility analyses and organizes critical community support.
• Researches and secures pre‑development, construction, and permanent financing from public and private sources.
• Works with public agency staff to assure timely public review and approval, including environmental and other entitlement reviews.
• Coordinates environmental review and local agency approvals.
• Identifies members of the development team and negotiates contracts with contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Prepares and monitors project budgets, cash‑flow projections, and project schedules.
• Oversees design and construction management to ensure attention to special‑user needs, project budget, timelines, and lender/investor requirements.
• Makes public presentations on behalf of Eden at external project and policy meetings.
• Assists the Director with hiring and orientation of new development staff.
• Facilitates training and technical support for new project developers.
• Works with Eden Housing Resident Services to identify feasibility of on‑site service programs and secure necessary funding.
• Works with Eden Housing Management and community groups to facilitate affirmative marketing and smooth transition to occupancy.
• Prepares written report material and grant applications and makes presentations before public bodies and community groups.
• Leads team responses to RFQ’s and RFP’s.

• Experience or background in all aspects of affordable housing project development from acquisition through construction completion.
• Working knowledge and experience with local, state, and federal housing financing programs, including HCD, HOME, Low‑Income Housing Tax Credits, and Tax‑Exempt Bonds.
• Working knowledge of state and local entitlement and public approvals processes.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the concerns and needs of lower‑income people.
• Ability to conduct financial analysis and budget preparation.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Effective public presentation skills.
• Ability to work in and lead project teams and to collaborate with a wide variety of individuals.
• Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets for financial analysis.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be able and willing to travel throughout Eden’s portfolio and attend evening and weekend meetings as requested.
• Actively participates in Eden’s culture of inclusivity.
• Must have access to reliable transportation for travel during the business day to Eden properties, training sites, and retail stores.

Directly supervises staff members in the Real Estate Development Department, following the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving complaints and issues.

Five years of related experience and/or training.

• Excellent organizational and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently on a wide variety of tasks.
• Experience and familiarity with computer software, including Microsoft…