Development Director

Position : Development Director - Great Lakes Region

Location : Ohio

Job Id : [CEDG-DDGreatLakes]

of Openings : 1

Development Director

Cohen-Esrey Development Group (CEDG) has an opening for a seasoned multifamily housing developer to join its staff.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

This position will seek out new affordable and market-rate apartment development opportunities by expanding CEDG to new markets in the Great Lakes Region (including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Michigan). The right person will work in Ohio with extensive travel to the Pennsylvania and Indiana areas.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build out CEDG’s brand and create new 4% low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC), historic tax credit, and non-LIHTC affordable, and market-rate housing to create thriving communities that change lives.

Responsibilities :

• Identifying viable buildings and sites for future housing developments
• Staying familiar with Qualified Allocation Plans for assigned states
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders unique to each assigned state
• Working with local governments for zoning changes and obtaining other local political or financial support
• Preparing, presenting, and negotiating purchase and sale agreements for potential sites and / or buildings
• Using and maintaining company processes, procedures, and systems in support of successful completion of development projects
• Working with Development Manager(s) and Managing Director to create a strategic plan for each assigned state
• Interacting with internal teams, including accounting, asset management, property management, and construction throughout the development process

Basic Requirements :

Preferred Requirements :

To be hired, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug test. Cohen-Esrey is an equal opportunity employer.

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