Director, Real Estate Development - SoCal (7110-RED)Hybrid Remote Position

EAH Housing • Burbank, CA

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

EAH Housing is seeking a full-time Real Estate Development Director for its Southern California region. The position is based at EAH Corporate in Burbank, California, and is hybrid remote. Reporting to the Vice President for Real Estate Development, the Area Director oversees affordable housing real estate development and project management across an assigned geographic area and helps advance EAH Housing’s mission. The role manages multimillion-dollar rental housing and other real estate development projects, aiming to complete approved projects on schedule and within board-approved budgets. It covers project stages from predevelopment through development, construction and final closing, and involves substantial initiative, accountability, and relationship-building with community organizations and government entities.

The Director leads development activity in the assigned area, develops and implements its real estate development business plan, evaluates and underwrites opportunities, and secures public and private financing. The position coordinates community support, environmental and entitlement reviews, public approvals, development-team contracts, project design and construction, and final closing requirements. It also supervises and develops staff, collaborates with internal teams, and represents EAH in local and state housing advocacy and policy efforts.

The position requires a master’s degree in architecture, real estate development, business, finance, planning, or construction management, or education in another field combined with appropriate work experience. Candidates must have at least five years of related work or field experience in affordable housing development, such as architecture, finance, planning, or construction. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of required background and drug screening; education and employment history are also verified.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in architecture, real estate development, business, finance, planning, or construction management, or education in another field combined with appropriate work experience.
• At least 5 years of related work or field experience in affordable housing development, such as residential architecture, finance, planning, or construction.
• Satisfactory completion of required criminal background checks and drug testing; education and employment history are verified.

Responsibilities

• Manage development activity, including new construction and refinancing or rehabilitation of existing properties, in the assigned geographic area; oversee assigned project managers and provide status reports to the executive team when requested.
• Develop and implement the regional Real Estate Development Business Plan by evaluating, developing, and underwriting housing opportunities, and researching and recommending financing sources and capital structures.
• Conduct preliminary feasibility analyses and organize critical community support.
• Research and secure predevelopment, construction, and permanent financing from public and private sources.
• Work with public agency staff to support timely public review and approval, including environmental and other entitlement reviews.
• Make public presentations for EAH at external project and policy meetings.
• Coordinate environmental review and local and state agency reviews.
• Assist the Vice President of Real Estate Development with hiring and orienting development staff.
• Assist the business development team with responses to RFQs and RFPs in the designated area and participate in determining business terms and financial assumptions.
• Identify and negotiate contracts with project-team members, including contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Collaborate with business development, project managers, finance, real estate management, asset management, operations, resident services, and compliance to develop financially and operationally successful projects.
• Ensure project plans and specifications comply with EAH design standards, including ADA, Fair Housing, and Section 504 requirements.
• Ensure the general contractor executes the plans and specifications in compliance with the budget, construction contract, and project objectives.
• Oversee architect review of change orders and recommend approval.
• Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and develop staff; ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and government regulations; promote and recognize performance; and ensure timely, effective performance appraisals.
• Oversee final closing requirements imposed by tax credit agencies and private funding providers, including delivery of cost certifications, 8609s, and K-1 Schedules.
• Represent and advocate for EAH at local and state levels through participation in affordable housing associations and development of relationships with housing finance agencies and other state and local agencies.
• Participate in EAH’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and mandatory training.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with a match of up to 5%
• Vacation accrual, starting at 15 days per year and increasing with years of service
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive salary
• Employee Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program offering mental health, financial, and legal services
• $1,500 employee referral program
• EAH University in-house training program
• Professional development and extensive training programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director