Manager of Single-Family Development - Real Estate Development LIA, CA

Manager of Single-Family Housing Development - Real Estate Development

At Self-Help Enterprises (SHE), we believe that stable housing is the foundation for strong families and thriving communities. As a Single-Family Housing Development Manager, you will play a vital role in advancing SHE’s mission by helping bring high-quality, affordable home ownership opportunities to communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley.

In this role, you will manage and support a diverse portfolio of planning, entitlement, and construction projects, including single-family subdivisions, infill new construction, land use and mapping projects, and the redevelopment of tax-default properties. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will help guide projects from early planning through construction while navigating complex predevelopment and regulatory challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, entitlement, design, and construction phases of single-family housing projects.
• Oversee subdivision developments, infill construction, redevelopment of tax-default properties, and land use/mapping initiatives
• Coordinate critical path schedules and major deliverables to keep projects on track and within budget
• Serve as the primary point of contact with city and county planning, public works, and building departments
• Guide projects through plan check, entitlement, and approval processes
• Present projects at Planning Commission, City Council, and community meetings
• Coordinate with jurisdictions and regulatory agencies to ensure land use and zoning compliance
• Review civil, architectural, and landscape plans for consistency with entitlements, agency standards, and SHE guidelines
• Help resolve predevelopment and construction challenges that affect feasibility or timelines
• Manage easements, flood zone challenges, lotline adjustments, mapping, surveying, and accessibility (ADA) consideration
• Support development of broadband, Wi-Fi, dry utility, and renewable energy standards
• Contribute to housing specifications, product evaluations, and cost-effective, sustainable design solutions
• Prepare and review scopes of work, RFPs, and bid packages
• Lead bid processes, evaluate proposals, and make award recommendations
• Coordinate closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, contractors, and other consultants
• Work collaboratively with Development, New Homes, and Finance teams
• Oversee the work of the single-family development team, including task prioritization and staff assignments
• Maintain internal tracking tools, reports, and Board documentation
• Assist with lot pricing recommendations and other development budget tools

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Planning, Design, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of planning, architecture, engineering, and general construction principles.
• Strong working knowledge of the subdivision map act, entitlements, and permitting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Adobe products and design or development software is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively as both a leader and a collaborative member of a cross-functional team.