Sr. Developer in Real Estate Development

Senior Developer

Join Our Team at Housing Catalyst! We're dedicated to transforming communities through affordable housing, fostering a supportive environment where teamwork, compassion, and professional growth thrive. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, with its vibrant arts scene and abundant outdoor activities, we offer comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and innovative initiatives like reduced work schedules to enhance work-life balance. This pivotal role oversees the planning, financing, and execution of affordable housing projects, including Special Limited Partnerships (SLPs). You'll lead a dynamic project team, manage complex assignments independently, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and project milestones, driving our mission to enhance housing accessibility and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, join us and contribute to our mission-driven organization.

About Working at Housing Catalyst: Our work can only succeed with a strong team of people who are passionate about affordable housing and its positive impact on lives and communities. Our organization cares deeply about the people we serve, and we care about our employees who work hard to support them. As such, we are committed to our employees’ professional development as well as their health and wellness. Housing Catalyst creates a supportive work environment, emphasizing its core values of teamwork, compassion, honesty, accountability, and fun. We provide programs geared toward wellness, mindfulness, and various employee enrichment opportunities. We have an active total worker health committee that encourages work-life balance, mindfulness, and healthy lifestyles with numerous activities throughout the year. Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance, counseling support through an employee assistance program, paid holidays, and personal time off, as well as retirement benefits.

Housing Catalyst participates annually in a wellness campaign. We are recognized as a Health Links Certified Healthy Workplace™ Leader in the state of Colorado. We periodically offer mindfulness classes and our mindfulness program has even been in the news.

Lastly, Housing Catalyst is piloting an innovative program offering reduced work schedules to eligible employees, fostering engagement and productivity while providing eight hours of paid time off per pay period.

Position Overview:

Under Housing Catalyst's mission, this position advances affordable housing development by overseeing planning, financing, and project execution, including Special Limited Partnerships (SLPs). Success is measured by the quality, pace, and performance of projects, requiring a balance between mission and financial sustainability. The role involves managing a project team of staff, consultants, and contractors, using advanced techniques and knowledge to handle complex assignments independently while receiving guidance on overall objectives and policies. An incumbent may manage a business area.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with Chief Real Estate Officer and Director on affordable housing projects
• Identify and implement projects using Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other funding sources
• Manage small rehabilitation and redevelopment projects
• Conduct pre-development work: site feasibility, zoning analysis, financial feasibility
• Support real estate negotiations for sustainable project pipeline
• Assist in obtaining entitlements and managing pre-development tasks
• Determine optimal deal structures and funding sources
• Oversee comprehensive project management of complex developments
• Prepare Board of Commissioner status reports and use project tracking tools
• Coordinate with various departments for project modeling and planning
• Assemble and manage design and construction teams
• Ensure construction compliance with scope, specifications, and contractual requirements
• Oversee development schedule and budget with construction personnel
• Prepare application materials and post-award documentation for funding programs
• Maintain relationships with industry organizations and contribute to policy planning
  

Behavioral Competencies:

• Leadership: Goal setting and program development.
• Financial Management: Budget development, contract administration, and risk management.
• Organizational Skills: Analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing funding programs.
• Legal Acumen: Knowledge of partnership agreements and real estate legal documents.
• Communication: Development of presentations, business correspondence, and effective interpersonal techniques.
• Research and Reporting: Methods for research, reporting, and record keeping.
• Technical Proficiency: Modern office practices and computer applications.
• Customer Service: Providing high-level service to public, vendors, contractors, and staff.
  

Job Competencies:

• Public speaking to diverse stakeholder groups
• Professional problem-solving and decision-making
• Independent work ethic
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships
• Clear and effective communication, motivation, and engagement of staff
• Organizing and prioritizing work with adaptability to shifting priorities
  

Education and/or Experience:

• BA/BS in community development, business, economics, urban planning, or related field
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in residential property development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation
• Three (3) years of experience managing development projects in Colorado utilizing state or federal housing programs, particularly LIHTC
• Master’s Degree preferred
  

Technical Skills:

• Data gathering, synthesis, and analysis from multiple sources
• Report preparation and tracking
• Reliable transportation for flexible scheduling and evening meetings
  

Residency Requirement: Applicants must be residents of Larimer or Weld County at the time of hire, or be willing to establish residency within six months from the date of hire.

Compensation

Initial Hiring Range: $95,912 - $114,320

Expected Salary Range: $95,912 - $123,760

Training Range for Candidates with Unfulfilled Qualifications: $86,000 - $95,440

Employee Benefits: Housing Catalyst provides a competitive benefits package to its employees, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability and life insurance, paid time off, and holidays. Download our Benefits Summary for more information: https://housingcatalyst.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Benefits-Summary-Updated-03-21-2024.pdf 

Reduced Work Schedule Pilot: In 2023, Housing Catalyst launched a pilot program introducing reduced work schedules for participating employees, providing eight hours of paid time off per pay period. The initiative aims to foster employee engagement and assess the impact of increased flexibility on productivity. Eligibility is open to all 40-hour employees in good standing. Employees are expected to actively contribute to productivity improvements.

Living and Working in Fort Collins: Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains in northern Colorado, Fort Collins provides the convenience of a small town with the amenities of a larger city. Fort Collins is a vibrant community brimming with local restaurants, live music, diverse arts, and year-round cultural events. Home to Colorado State University and an outstanding school system.

With 300 days of sunshine, it is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy its extensive network of hiking and biking trails, preserved open spaces, and clear water rivers. Nearby rivers, lakes, and reservoirs like the Cache la Poudre River, Horsetooth Reservoir, and Riverbend Ponds provide plenty of opportunities to fish, swim, kayak, raft, stand-up paddleboard, boat, and more. Fort Collins is a platinum-level, bike-friendly city, only one of five in the entire nation. Recreation abounds with 50 city parks and more than 280 miles of biking and hiking trails.

Equal Opportunity: Housing Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We maintain a drug-free workplace and strive to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to every applicant and employee. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, experience, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment for all individuals. We are dedicated to working with candidates and employees with disabilities, providing reasonable accommodations to enable their full participation in the application process and employment opportunities.