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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Real Estate Development – SoCal based in the United States. Lead the development of affordable housing projects across Southern California, helping expand access to quality housing and create lasting community impact. In this senior leadership role, you will oversee complex, multimillion-dollar real estate developments from initial feasibility and financing through construction and final closing. You will shape regional development strategies, identify new investment opportunities, secure public and private funding, and build strong relationships with government agencies, community organizations, and industry partners. Working across finance, construction, design, property management, and resident services, you will ensure projects meet financial objectives, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. You will also lead and mentor development professionals while representing the organization in regional housing initiatives. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for an experienced real estate leader passionate about affordable housing, strategic growth, and meaningful community development. Accountabilities - Lead regional development activities: Oversee new construction, refinancing, and rehabilitation projects across the assigned Southern California territory, coordinating project managers and providing progress updates to executive leadership. - Develop and execute regional business plans: Identify and evaluate affordable housing opportunities, assess feasibility, and establish development strategies aligned with organizational goals and regional housing needs. - Structure projects and financing: Research, evaluate, and secure public and private funding for predevelopment, construction, and permanent financing. Develop underwriting assumptions, financial structures, and investment recommendations.

- Manage projects through the full development lifecycle: Oversee activities from predevelopment and initial closing through construction, final closing, and completion, ensuring delivery within approved budgets and timelines. - Build community and government partnerships: Develop relationships with local and state agencies, community-based organizations, housing finance authorities, and other stakeholders to advance project approvals and support regional housing priorities. - Coordinate regulatory and environmental reviews: Work with public agencies and project teams to secure timely entitlements, environmental clearances, and other required approvals. Represent the organization at public meetings and policy discussions. - Lead project procurement and negotiations: Identify and negotiate agreements with architects, engineers, general contractors, and other development partners. Support requests for qualifications and proposals, and help establish commercial terms and financial assumptions. - Oversee design and construction quality: Ensure plans and specifications align with organizational standards and applicable accessibility and fair housing requirements, including ADA and Section 504 considerations. Monitor contractor performance, budgets, construction contracts, and project objectives. - Manage project changes and financial closeout: Review proposed change orders and oversee final closing requirements, including cost certifications, tax credit documentation, and required financial schedules. - Lead and develop the team: Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, and motivate development staff. Set expectations, provide coaching, support professional growth, and ensure performance reviews and organizational policies are followed.

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