Director of Development, Affordable Housing

Title: Director of Development, Affordable Housing 

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote   Reports to: President  Date Revised: May 30, 2025

Department: Development  FLSA Classification: Exempt

Job Summary: The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing the development team, pipeline, managing project steps from concept through operations, securing partnerships, obtaining funding for new development projects, and collaborating with the President and other Directors for team-wide processes and initiatives. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the full development pipeline from concept to operations, including land acquisition, funding applications, land use entitlements, construction management, vendor contracts, operations planning, etc.
• Secure funding for new development projects by building strategic relationships 
• Conduct business in accordance with Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, and other regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate with the President and Real Estate Manager to optimize team-wide processes and initiatives
• Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, managing their workloads and driving their professional development
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including funders, agencies, investors, architects, general contractors, and service providers
• Perform financial modeling and analysis
• Manage project budgets and schedules
• Develop and implement risk management strategies

Required Skills & Abilities: 

• Strong knowledge of affordable housing project management, including development finance, funding applications, land use entitlements, and vendor management
• Ability to quickly establish trust and credibility with investors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates relentless drive to identify and secure new opportunities 
• Proficiency in real estate financial modeling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously 
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor and manage a team of Project Analysts
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to manage project timelines and budgets
• Collaborative work style with the President, Real Estate Manager, and other team members
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced organizations with competing priorities
• Knowledge of development team processes and ability to implement and improve them as needed
• Ability to travel as needed 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Real Estate, Finance, or Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
• At least 5 years of experience in affordable housing project management, including development finance, land use entitlements, and vendor management

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

• Standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Using a computer and keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Occasional travel to various locations, which may include air travel.
• Lift up to 25 pounds, climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and move around the property as needed
• Communicate effectively with others

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management may add or change duties, responsibilities, and activities any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: UPHoldings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, UPHoldings complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.