Development Coordinator

Völker•Lakewood, OH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Coordinator advances real estate development projects from initial site control through project stabilization. This collaborative, process-oriented role connects internal departments and external stakeholders and supports project management throughout the development life cycle. The Coordinator reports to and assists Managing Directors of Development.

Requirements

2–4 years of multifamily real estate development experience.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AI workflows, and AI document integration.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and multitask independently.
Strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong cross-functional relationship-building skills.
Continual-improvement and problem-solving mindset.
Ability to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with Low Income Housing Tax Credit or affordable housing projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate zoning requirements, prepare applications, and coordinate with professionals and consultants.
Perform local market analyses covering rents, other income, demand, unit mix, and utility allowances.
Order and evaluate due diligence, including market studies, environmental reports, appraisals, geotechnical reports, surveys, title work, and energy consumption models.
Review and summarize State QAPs and financing guidelines; create scoring and site or project feasibility analyses; and prepare financing applications such as LIHTC, gap, and TIF applications.
Coordinate with project consultants, partners, and funders to maintain alignment, support reporting and compliance, and advance projects through milestones.
Work with third-party design teams on site feasibility, entitlements, and utility access in collaboration with the Construction Manager.
Conduct site visits and attend public meetings as needed.
Prepare letters of intent for equity and debt solicitations.
Respond to requests for project information from financing partners, due diligence providers, and agencies.
Oversee the scope of work for third-party engagements and coordinate with development accounting on records and agreement management.
Support project closings by organizing documentation, tracking conditions, and coordinating among legal, finance, and project teams.
Support the Director of Planning and Design in obtaining construction documents and building permits.
Update and record project information.
Coordinate with the Construction Manager to monitor schedule, budget, and workforce requirements.
Collaborate with the Construction Manager on development reporting and funding conditions involving architects, engineers, general contractors, surveyors, and green or energy consultants.
Follow up on owner/developer action items during construction.
Liaise with Asset Management and property management companies during initial lease-up to document occupancy requirements and monitor progress.
Facilitate bidding, procurement, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for project amenities, ensuring requirements and budgets are met.
Ensure capital calls are made as soon as permitted and that all conditions are satisfied and documented.
Support conversion to permanent financing by coordinating achievement of conditions, due diligence, financial performance, and adjuster projections among property management, asset management, lenders, and investors.
Complete and submit Placed in Service and 8609 applications to state agencies.