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Director of Development
San Diego, CA
IDj-7471Posted 8/11/2025
Director of DevelopmentSouthern CA
Summary:
The Director of Development leads the transition of affordable housing projects from initial business development into full production, overseeing all phases from entitlements through construction, lease-up, and project closeout. This role manages a team, drives financing and compliance processes, coordinates interdepartmental collaboration, and ensures projects meet schedule, budget, and regulatory milestones. It is both a leadership and hands-on production role, requiring strategic oversight, relationship management, and deep familiarity with affordable housing development.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a development team responsible for executing projects; oversee performance, professional development, and resource alignment.
  • Project Management: Lead projects through entitlements, financing, construction, lease-up, and closeout, ensuring compliance with deadlines, budget authorizations, and funding requirements.
  • Financing & Compliance: Manage all financing applications, tax credit and bond readiness, award deadlines, construction closing, and completion timelines; oversee compliance with internal and external approvals.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as primary contact for general contractors, consultants, and funding partners; lead responses to legal notices and bonding requirements.
  • Systems & Data Management: Maintain up-to-date project information in ERP and SharePoint systems; manage funder and consultant databases.
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Ensure smooth project transitions between departments, align policies and procedures, and coordinate on design, construction, and lease-up strategies.
  • External Representation: Represent the development team with agencies, community stakeholders, and partners; support advocacy and policy efforts related to housing development.
  • RFQ/RFP Participation: Contribute to site program design, fact sheet preparation, and financing strategy for new development opportunities.
  • Special Projects: Lead or contribute to special initiatives, events, and public relations efforts for active projects.
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, business, real estate, economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 5–10 years’ experience in affordable housing development, LIHTC, and complex financing structures.
  • Leadership experience in a team-based development environment.
  • Knowledge of HUD programs (e.g., 223f, 221df, Section 8) and environmental review processes (NEPA, CEQA).
  • Experience with California financing tools, permanent supportive housing, and occupied rehabilitation projects.
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