Vice President of Development

This position focus specifically on our Minnesota and Wisconsin business.

We are searching for a Vice President of Development.

This position will assist with a wide variety of roles within the development team, including but not limited to finding sites to develop, land use and zoning analysis, conducting in person meetings with various, producing applications for federal and state financing sources, and fostering relationships with partners, financing sources, state housing agencies, and local governmental officials. This role will assist in developing affordable housing including usage of low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), tax exempt bonds, state/federal capital programs, and mixed-financed deals. This position will be based in our Columbus, Ohio office or our Savannah, Georgia office. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Locate and secure real estate development sites.
• Draft and negotiate purchase contracts.
• Travel to search for potential development sites and meet with partners, government entities, and more.
• Analyze affordable housing documents from various municipalities, states, and other public and private sources.
• Work with local governments to secure necessary approvals (zoning, entitlements, etc.) and financing for the development of affordable housing.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of state Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs), scoring criteria, and other government regulations and guidelines.
• Complete documents and forms required for applications for funding or other sources.
• Assist in setting the strategy for successful applications to applicable state housing finance agencies.
• Attend conferences and industry meetings.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong critical-thinking skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• The successful candidate will be creative, self-motivated, and passionate about affordable housing.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, and an advanced degree is preferred.
• Extensive experience (8-10 years preferred) in the affordable real estate development field including a demonstrated track record of leading all aspects of the real estate development process from conception to implementation.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills that reflect ability to lead staff, perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail, and build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Passion for producing top-quality affordable and supportive housing essential.
• Experience working in affordable housing programs including one or more of the following: LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, 811, and other similar funding programs is a plus.

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is proudly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

At Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please let us know by emailing us at talentacquisition@wodagroup.com