Impact Housing · 3 weeks ago
Executive Director of Development
Los Angeles, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expImpact Housing (IH) is a vertically integrated modular design-builder and developer headquartered in Southern California. The Executive Director of Development will direct the development team in delivering projects, oversee project management, and serve as a liaison with investors and partners to secure new development opportunities.
Property DevelopmentReal EstateResidential
Responsibilities
Identify, prioritize, and pursue new development opportunities with investors and partners
Lead all project level investor reporting related to active self-development projects
Lead pipeline development and project sourcing for new self-development projects
Develop and implement strategies across development and sourcing
Lead RFP pursuits
Consolidate and manage budgets across projects and verticals, ensuring cost control and efficiency
Oversee financial processes including pay requests, project billing, and cost tracking
Provide accurate, timely reporting of business development and project status to leadership
Align and coordinate all vertical functions to support successful project delivery
Establish and manage project schedules, resources, and logistics
Secure permits and other required approvals
Monitor and manage scope, schedule, and cost changes across projects
Ensure compliance with codes and ordinances
Provide clear leadership, accountability, and collaboration across all teams
Lead cross-functional team throughout development cycle
Delegate tasks effectively, based on team strengths and capacity
Develop and implement training and best practices for project and business development functions
Foster a culture of quality, efficiency, and client-focused service
Lead project quality processes, ensuring strong documentation, cost management, and schedule performance
Manage close-out processes for smooth turnover and client satisfaction
Qualification
Required
10–15 years of experience in real estate development or design-build
Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role, managing cross-functional teams and client relationships
Demonstrated success in project delivery (budget, schedule, compliance, and quality)
Proficiency in project management platforms (Procore, MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar)
Strong skills in financial modeling & cost estimating tools (Excel, Timberline, Sage, or equivalent)
Presentation and proposal development skills (PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, or equivalent)
General knowledge of BIM/Revit and coordination tools (Navisworks, AutoCAD) is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field (required)
Preferred
Experience in modular construction or prefabrication is strongly preferred
Master's degree in business administration (MBA), Real Estate Development, or similar field (preferred but not mandatory)
Benefits
Health benefits: Medical Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA
Vacation
Sick time
Holiday pay
Ownership of company equity
401K Retirement Plan
Company
Impact Housing
Impact Housing is a real estate firm that provides residential development services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Drew Orenstein
Chief Executive Officer
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