Director of Multifamily Housing Development

Brilliant Corners • Los Angeles, CA

117d • $150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Director of Multifamily Housing Development will lead project managers and senior project managers in a variety of creative, mission-driven housing development projects. Responsibilities will include strong support and leadership for our current and future pipeline of projects concentrated in Los Angeles County, while also co-leading strategy formation for future real estate developments in Los Angeles and beyond. In addition to providing supervision over all phases of multifamily development, the Director of Multifamily Housing Development will be responsible for engaging in local and state housing advocacy; maintaining and building relationships with current and future project partners; exploration and implementation of new housing models; working collaboratively with interagency programs and leadership teams; coordinating with internal stakeholders including and the Directors of Asset Management and Case Management; and promoting the interests, learning, and professional growth of Development Team members.

Requirements

• Seven (7) or more years of multifamily development experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Master’s degree in public policy, finance, public administration, or urban planning is a plus.
• A track record of applying for, and securing, a variety of City, County, State, Federal and private funding sources.
• Additional experience working for or with public sector housing agencies, service providers and/or property management agencies, public sector construction projects, and housing organizations is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to prepare and analyze pro forma financials for low-income multifamily housing developments.
• Experience preparing loan, grant, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit applications and/or related public and private multifamily housing finance sources.
• Ability to coordinate financing closings with various lenders, investors, and agencies.
• Ability to work effectively with peers and public and private lenders.
• Ability to effectively select and manage project consultants during pre-construction and construction phases.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills along with problem-solving abilities.
• A valid California Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel within California, possibly regularly.

Responsibilities

• Management of multifamily housing development from concept to completion including, but not limited to, site selection, financial analysis and budgeting, escrow activities, conceptual design, due diligence, capital funding applications, loan applications, outreach activities, entitlements and permitting, construction documents, general contractor bidding and management, construction phase activities, lease-up, and permanent financing.
• Identification of trends in local, state, and federal government affordable and supportive housing policies and financing followed by developing, revising, and implementing development strategies accordingly.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff to develop high-performance teams that are able to carry out the strategic plans developed by the leadership team.
• Accomplishes development program objectives by recruiting, training, coaching and communicating job expectations including department policies and procedures.
• Taking ownership for accomplishing the roll-out of Brilliant Corners development program and expansion of housing development opportunities.
• Providing support to leadership and executive teams.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (With 5% Match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Hybrid Work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees