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Avesta Housing · 1 month ago

Director of Real Estate Development

Portland,ME,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development, property management, and assisted living solutions. They are seeking a dynamic Director of Real Estate Development to lead affordable and market-rate housing projects across Maine and New Hampshire, overseeing a skilled development team and managing projects from concept to completion.

CommunitiesNon ProfitReal Estate

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Oversee a skilled development team, manage projects from concept to completion, and collaborate with partners to deliver impactful new construction and rehabilitation initiatives

Lead and mentor teams to achieve ambitious goals

Manage competing priorities and deadlines

Utilize strong analytical and financial modeling ability

Communicate effectively through written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and presentation abilities

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-oriented leadership style

Work independently while promoting a team-based environment

Qualification

Real estate financeAffordable housing developmentProject managementFinancial modelingPublic funding programsTeam leadershipAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunity development experienceProfessional certificationsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsPresentation skillsCollaborative leadershipIndependent workMentoring staff

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Business, or related field required

Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in affordable housing or mixed-use real estate development, with responsibility for multiple concurrent projects

Demonstrated success managing complex affordable housing projects through all phases of development

Experience with public and private financing sources including LIHTC, Historic Tax Credits, HOME, CDBG, and conventional debt

Supervisory or team leadership experience required; additional experience mentoring staff preferred

Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and partner meetings required

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

Preferred

Prior experience in nonprofit, mission-driven, and/or community development settings strongly preferred

Supervisory or team leadership experience required; additional experience mentoring staff preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant project management or financial software

Professional certifications in real estate development, construction management, or affordable housing (e.g., HCCP, CPM, CCIM, or equivalent) preferred