Project Developer I or II - Affordable Housing
About The Position
At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country. We are currently looking for an Affordable Housing Project Developer I or II (dependent on experience level) to lead the finance, development, and acquisition of affordable, multi-family housing. The successful Project Developer will be connected with the affordable housing community in the region, and will serve as a resource for other team members. This is a hybrid role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field.
- Project Developer I: Two (2) years of experience in low-income housing development work.
- Project Developer II: Five (5) years of experience in low-income housing development work.
- Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Superior written and verbal communication and relationship management skills.
- Highly effective problem-solving and flexibility while remaining focused on solutions.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field.
- Certification in Real Estate Development.
Responsibilities
- Review sites or projects for potential development of new construction, complexes for potential acquisition, or potential re-syndication opportunities.
- Lead others in the application process and fully navigate through Mercy's approval process. Engages and solves issues directly with internal/external parties.
- Prepare feasibility or project analysis responding to project criteria. Includes identification of needs, project risks, property rehabilitation needs, population served, financial feasibility, and community plan as needed.
- Execute job tasks (duties) with final review by Project Developer II or higher.
- Provide on-going coordination between architects, contractors, and other members of the project development team.
- Review sites for potential development of new construction or complexes for potential acquisition.
- Prepare feasibility analysis responding to project criteria. Includes identifying needs, population served, financial feasibility, and community plan as needed.
- Perform tasks necessary to obtain all approval i.e., submission of land use, and permit application, attendance at hearings, neighborhood meetings, and foster a team approach to obtaining neighborhood acceptance, where required.
- Provide ongoing coordination and effectively communicate with architects, contractors, and other members of the project development team.
- Anticipate project needs and make suggestions under minimal supervision.
- Work with other organizations within the housing development, civic and religious communities to create opportunities and support for low-income housing development.
- Complete a variety of discretionary and administrative approvals.
- Lead role in negotiating consultant contracts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (option for free basic dental) and vision
- 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
- 403b + match
- Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)
- Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
- Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
- Paid time off to volunteer
- Paid parental & caregiver leave
- Employer paid life insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Plan
- Pet Insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
