Project Developer I or II - Affordable Housing

Project Developer I or II - Affordable Housing

At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country. We are currently looking for an Affordable Housing Project Developer I or II (dependent on experience level) to lead the finance, development, and acquisition of affordable, multi-family housing. The successful Project Developer will be connected with the affordable housing community in the region, and will serve as a resource for other team members. This is a hybrid role.

Pay: $85,000-130,000 annually, dependent on experience.

Benefits:

• Several healthcare plans to choose from, dental (option for free basic dental) and vision
• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays
• 403b + match
• Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)
• Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Paid parental & caregiver leave
• Employer paid life insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Pet insurance options

Job Description

Project Developer I:

• Review sites or projects for potential development of new construction, complexes for potential acquisition, or potential re-syndication opportunities.
• Lead others in the application process and fully navigate through Mercy's approval process.
• Engages and solves issues directly with internal/external parties.
• Prepare feasibility or project analysis responding to project criteria. Includes identification of needs, project risks, property rehabilitation needs, population served, financial feasibility, and community plan as needed.
• Execute job tasks (duties) with final review by Project Developer II or higher.
• Provide on-going coordination between architects, contractors, and other members of the project development team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Project Developer II:

• Review sites for potential development of new construction or complexes for potential acquisition.
• Prepare feasibility analysis responding to project criteria. Includes identifying needs, population served, financial feasibility, and community plan as needed.
• Perform tasks necessary to obtain all approval i.e., submission of land use, and permit application, attendance at hearings, neighborhood meetings, and foster a team approach to obtaining neighborhood acceptance, where required.
• Provide ongoing coordination and effectively communicate with architects, contractors, and other members of the project development team.
• Anticipate project needs and make suggestions under minimal supervision.
• Work with other organizations within the housing development, civic and religious communities to create opportunities and support for low-income housing development.
• Complete a variety of discretionary and administrative approvals.
• Lead role in negotiating consultant contracts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field.

Project Developer I: Two (2) years of experience in low-income housing development work.

Project Developer II: Five (5) years of experience in low-income housing development work.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field.

Certification in Real Estate Development.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Superior written and verbal communication and relationship management skills. Highly effective problem-solving and flexibility while remaining focused on solutions. Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

This is a brief description summarizing the abilities and skills needed for the position. Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Opportunity Employer.