Senior Development Project Manager

About Us:

Novin Development is a leading affordable and mixed-income housing developer committed to creating quality, sustainable homes across the greater Bay Area. We are passionate about social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and increasing access to affordable housing for diverse income groups. From ground-up development to rehabilitation, our projects are thoughtfully designed to blend aesthetics, functionality, and community integration. Were looking for a confident, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated Senior Development Project Manager to join our team. The role demands drive, flexibility, and a proactive attitude to successfully manage acquisitions, construction, budgets, and schedulesall while elevating projects to the highest standards of customer satisfaction.

This role requires strategic leadership, the ability to mitigate risk, ensure adherence to Novin standards, and support our mission to build and preserve affordable housing. If youre looking for an opportunity to make a tangible impact in the affordable housing sector while working in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we want you to join our team.

At Novin Development, we foster a close-knit team of thought leaders, where all ideas are valued. We approach our work with the agility and energy of a start-up, backed by a strong value system. From the first shovel in the ground to the opening of our projects, our ultimate goal is to provide homes to those in need in the most innovative and efficient way possible. If you have a passion for leadership, a commitment to sustainable housing development, and a focus on client satisfaction, we would love for you to join our award-winning team.

This is a hybrid position with three days in the office (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) in Walnut Creek, CA.

Position Overview:

The Senior Development Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of affordable housing development, both new construction and acquisition/rehabilitation projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that each project is executed in a timely, cost-efficient, and operationally viable manner while meeting Novin Developments high standards for quality and community impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Project Development from Start to Finish

Oversee all stages of the affordable housing development process, including grant applications, proforma preparation, and project financing.

Conduct in-depth financial feasibility analyses and prepare narrative reports and proposals.

Identify potential sites for affordable housing acquisitions or new builds and assist with site acquisition negotiations.

Work closely with the VP of Acquisitions to evaluate and secure new opportunities.

Prepare project schedules, critical path timelines, and project milestones.

Internal Coordination and Financial Management

Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including lenders, nonprofit partners, property management, and resident services teams.

Ensure that building programs, financing plans, and operating budgets meet Novin Developments standards.

Maintain and update project budgets, schedules, and reports for review by the President and investors.

Manage communication of changes to schedules, budgets, and project timelines.

Assist in preparing financing packages and documentation for investor and partnership approval.

Manage Entitlements & Permitting Process

Seek out and apply for local, state, and federal housing grants.

Navigate and manage the permitting process, obtaining necessary government approvals and permits.

Lead a team of consultants (architects, engineers, contractors, etc.) through design, permitting, and construction.

Oversee community acceptance processes and engage with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with Novins development goals.

Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with external consultants and contractors.

Represent Novin Development

Represent Novin Development at public hearings and speaking engagements, often in collaboration with the President and Communications Manager.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with public officials, nonprofit partners, community groups, and other external stakeholders.

Provide expert advice on affordable housing regulations and best practices to other organizations and partners.

What You Need to Succeed:

A strong understanding of affordable housing regulations and financing.

Ideally, a graduate or professional degree in urban planning, community development, architecture, or a related field, with an emphasis on real estate and affordable housing.

A minimum of five years of experience in the affordable housing sector.

Proven ability to effectively work with lenders, investors, public officials, and tenants.

Familiarity with federal, state, and local financing sources for low-income housing.

Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Exceptional communication skills, including public speaking and facilitating community discussions.

Expertise in negotiating, with strong political savvy.

Knowledge of architectural and construction practices, with experience supervising the design and construction of low-income housing projects.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn and use internal proformas (e.g., Novins ProforMAP).

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel to project sites and across counties as needed.

Frequent desk-based computer tasks, sitting or standing at ergonomic desks.

Occasional standing, walking, lifting/carrying objects up to 15 pounds.

Rarely involves bending, kneeling, or heavy lifting.

Benefits:

Hybrid Work Schedule: Work from home on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Paid Time Off: 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick leave.

12 Paid Holidays.

Health Insurance: Choose between Kaiser or Blue Anthem.

Dental and Vision Insurance.

$1,500 yearly Educational Stipend.

401(k) Plan: 100% match up to 4% of base salary (vested after 2 years).

Discretionary Bonus.

Salary starting at $130,000

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Novin Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including those with disabilities, veterans, and individuals from underrepresented communities.