Lease-up Compliance Specialist

TREK Development Group•Pittsburgh, PA

12d

About The Position

TREK Development Group is a Pittsburgh- based real estate development firm specializing in building innovative and sustainable communities. Our mission is to Create Value, Enhance Lives and Strengthen Communities. At TREK, we believe the right cultural fit is just as important as possessing the skills and qualifications for the job. Our core values: Aesthetics, Alignment, Collaboration, Compassion, Inclusiveness, Quality, Commitment, Empathy, Humility, Integrity and Responsibility are best described in our commitment to TREK’s Hospitality Covenant. The Hospitality Covenant describes our core practices that we strive to achieve each day: To treat everyone with the kindness we all want To do our own part to take care of the place where we live and work To take the time to help each other achieve our goals and aspirations We believe that every member of the team is important to the success of the community and together we are committed to providing high-quality, community-focused housing. We are currently seeking an engaged and passionate professional to serve as Lease-up Compliance Specialist to a newly developed property. Under the direction of the Lease-up Manager, the Lease-up Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing all resident file compliance activities during active lease-up for PBRA-assisted and LIHTC & HOME regulated properties. This role ensures that applications, certifications and resident files are processed accurately, submitted timely and fully audit-ready in accordance with HUD, PHFA, investor, and internal Trek compliance standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and experienced with LIHTC lease-ups and third-party audits. As Trek continues to expand, we are seeking a Lease-up Compliance Specialist to support lease-up operations across a growing portfolio.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of affordable housing compliance experience, preferably in active lease-up
Strong working knowledge of LIHTC, HOME, PBRA and HUD eligibility requirements
Experience with compliance submissions and approvals
Familiarity with PHFA audits and investor compliance requirements
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Lease-up experience for newly constructed or rehabilitated properties preferred
Experience working with investor reporting and file reviews preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct LIHTC/PBRA eligibility interviews in accordance with HUD & PHFA requirements
Process applications through a third-party compliance department from intake to approval
Prepare and submit initial and final RPC submissions and address deficiencies as needed
Provide organized compliance files and documentation to investors
Organize and maintain resident files using Trek checklists and internal standards
Ensure all files are complete, accurate and audit-ready always
Prepare resident files for full PHFA file audits, including internal pre-audit reviews
Support audit responses and resolve compliance findings
Collaborate with leasing and property management teams during active lease-up