Harmony Housing Affordable Development · 2 days ago
Director of Development
Triangle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expHarmony Housing Affordable Development Inc. is among the largest real estate developers of affordable rental housing in the United States. They are seeking an experienced Director of Development to oversee the strategic direction, planning, and execution of affordable housing projects, ensuring compliance and timely project completion.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Manage the full development lifecycle for multiple projects, ensuring all milestones are met
Oversee project schedules, funding applications, and entitlement processes
Facilitate and document all development-phase meetings effectively
Negotiate purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, and other legal documentation
Identify, secure, and coordinate capital sources, including federal funding, LIHTC, and USDA programs
Ensure compliance with financing and regulatory requirements
Represent the organization in meetings with local and state government officials, planning commissions, and community stakeholders
Build strong relationships with governmental agencies, capital providers, and external partners
Lead community engagement efforts, including public meetings and hearings
Collaborate with internal construction teams and external designers to ensure project goals are met
Manage risk assessment and implement mitigation strategies throughout the development process
Lead and coordinate a development team, fostering a culture of accountability and results-driven performance
Work closely with internal teams across construction, finance, and accounting, ensuring seamless project execution
Report on project progress to executive leadership and key stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, finance, urban planning, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus
Minimum of 7+ years of progressive professional experience in affordable housing development, real estate investment, or a related field
Management of existing relationships with developers, owners, management agents, and brokers throughout the designated region
Experience reviewing relative property documents (operating statements, rent rolls, audits, loan documents, etc.); ability to process information including gathering, assessing, organizing, auditing, and verifying data
Strong knowledge of affordable housing mechanisms (e.g., programs such as LIHTC and tax-exempt bond financing, FHA mortgage insurance programs, as well as Agency debt products (Fannie, Freddie, USDA), and familiarity with other affordable housing funding programs and compliance regulations
Proven ability to lead complex projects from inception through complete
Demonstrated excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with varying amounts of available information
Ability to recognize and mitigate investment risks; strong negotiation skills
High-energy, accurate, organized, highly detailed, and results-oriented professional with demonstrable ability to successfully manage multiple projects and successfully work under pressure of strict deadlines
Excellent written, oral, and public speaking communication skills with an ability to clearly and concisely express ideas, thoughts, and concepts verbally and in writing to diverse teams
Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, SharePoint, and SmartSheet and other similar programs
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage daily responsibilities and projects with minimal direction, while also working in close collaboration with a team to provide solutions where needed
Ability to maintain a “big picture” focus while attending to incredibly detailed work and providing thorough documentation
Resourceful, flexible and maintain the ability to react and respond quickly towards positive outcomes
Strong personal standards and values consistent with HHAD's core values (entrepreneurial, integrity, caring, and excellence
Company
Harmony Housing Affordable Development
Harmony Housing Affordable Development constructs and preserves thousands of rental units for low-wealth residents.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase