Development Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Manager of Development

STATUS: Exempt

LDG Development and our affiliated companies are growing rapidly to produce higher levels of much-needed affordable housing across the nation. Our founding belief that “Everyone Deserves a Quality Place to Live” has resulted in an organization that has now achieved #1 Ranking as Affordable Housing Developer and our focus on our employees and company culture has resulted in the Top Best Places to Work in Louisville each of the last two years. We believe that the foundation of a stable, supportive living environment allows individuals to thrive and accomplish their dreams in education, career paths, and more. The overall reputation and quality that LDG puts forward in all business practices are key to keeping our goals alive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will provide key support to LDG’s development operations from project inception through predevelopment, construction closing, and construction completion for North Carolina and other emerging markets. This is a remote position for our North Carolina Market encompassing Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with third-party contractors and various municipal permit reviewers to submit and secure approved grading and building permits for all predevelopment projects.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of applications for funding sources as needed, including Low‐Income Housing Tax Credits, Tax Exempt Bonds, Payment In Lieu Of Taxes, CDBG, HOME Funds, and other local resources
• Secure, organize, and submit due diligence checklist items for various lenders and investors.
• Assist in preparing and submitting Subsidy Layering Reviews and HUD Environmental Reviews triggered by various funding sources.
• Research and support in developing new deals for the pipeline: Zoning, Variances, Easements, Special Exceptions.
• Conduct Market Research
• Assist with local approvals, presentations to the community and/or local partners
• Secure proposals and manage third‐party contractors required for applications, such as market studies, preliminary architecture, surveys, environmental, etc.
• Assist with coordinating project design development, including coordinating with utility, cable, phone, trash, and other providers to design construction to accommodate system needs.
• Identify and manage long‐lead time items to prioritize, review items for consistency/quality
• Work with Development Managers to review items for submission to third parties and to respond to additional requests/questions.
• Assist with the logistics associated with closing real estate transactions.
• Securing signatures and distributing various documents to various parties as required

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written form.
• able to demonstrate their experience managing complex and lengthy project timelines and working with architects and engineers to secure building permits.
• Very organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle pressure, meet deadlines, and set priorities for the workload.
• Must identify and resolve problems promptly and gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Have experience and proficiency with researching and independent work.
• Acts as a team player with all employees.
• Ability to work effectively with external vendors and customers; consistently exhibits a professional demeanor in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Ability to travel to and from destinations as necessary.
• MUST LIVE in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, or Durham, NC.

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