Impact Housing · 2 days ago
Real Estate Development Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expImpact Housing is a vertically integrated modular design-builder and developer headquartered in Southern California. They are seeking a proactive and versatile Real Estate Development Manager to support their growing pipeline and active projects across Southern California, focusing on project-level communications, government and community relations, and business development for high-quality modular housing delivery.
Property DevelopmentReal EstateResidential
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with key municipal departments to support project approvals, permitting, inspections, and other governmental processes
Coordinate resolution of project issues that require government or community engagement, ensuring timely alignment from regulatory and oversight agencies
Cultivate a network of community stakeholders—including neighborhood groups, civic leaders, and advocacy organizations—to support project success
Organize community outreach efforts, including public meetings, informational sessions, and stakeholder briefings
Support early-stage market entry by identifying and connecting with local influencers, neighborhood organizations, and government decision-makers in new jurisdictions
Prepare clear, compelling presentation materials for internal meetings, public forums, and client-facing discussions
Perform additional duties and lead special initiatives as assigned by leadership
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities with prospective clients—particularly developers seeking modular design-build or design-assist partners
Actively network with developers, consultants, contractors, lenders, and other key market participants to position Impact Housing as a preferred partner
Schedule, attend, and—when appropriate—lead business development meetings with prospective clients and strategic partners
Develop, update, and deliver persuasive company presentations and proposals
Prepare project-specific proposals, modular cost estimates, and yield studies using established templates, tools, and financial models
Participate in public RFP/RFQ pursuits, including preparing proposal content, attending pre-bid meetings, and supporting compliance with public contracting requirements
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in real estate development, business development, construction, or related fields
Demonstrated ability to independently drive tasks, organize workstreams, and execute sustained outreach or communications campaigns
Understanding of the real estate development lifecycle for market-rate, mixed-use, and/or affordable housing projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation and stakeholder-facing abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software tools quickly
Strong analytical skills with comfort preparing estimates, forecasts, and supporting decision-making through basic financial analysis
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams
Preferred
Master's degree in Real Estate Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or a related field
Benefits
Health benefits, Medical Dental, 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
Recent News
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