Affordable Housing Development Lead

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a Housing Development Project Manager to lead strategic coordination for residential and mixed‑use developments supporting county housing goals. You will liaise with internal and external partners, navigate financial and technical aspects, and manage projects from proposal through underwriting, construction and conversion.

The role requires driving collaboration across agencies, ensuring compliance, and sustaining a pipeline of affordable, workforce, and market‑rate

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public administration principles.
• Knowledge of real estate market and housing industry to make informed decisions.
• Experience analyzing housing and mortgage data (HMDA). Experience utilizing data analysis to drive strategic decisions.
• Financial acumen to manage budgets, financial reports, and assess profitability.
• Skill in utilizing and developing complex Excel spreadsheets and presentation software.
• Ability to understand Baltimore County personnel law, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and MOUs.
• Ability to develop materials for training, public presentation and curriculum.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for building and maintaining relationships with community members, clients, and team members.
• Skill in negotiation with vendors, contractors, and potential buyers or tenants.
• Creative problem solving with an attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manages affordable housing projects, including mixed-income and/or mixed use projects with commercial components and various funding tools.
• Manages a portfolio of projects from initial proposals to predevelopment through construction, completion and conversion; negotiates contracts and manages risks.
• Liaises with County agencies, external partners, banks, investors, and officials to ensure timely progress and customer satisfaction.
• Sets goals, monitors progress, troubleshoots, provides technical assistance and meets deadlines in the housing production pipeline.
• Initiates outreach to development partners; maintains relationships and provides technical assistance to developers.
• Represents DHCD to stakeholders and plans outreach to garner community support.
• Attends meetings and collaborates with Office of Housing on project-based vouchers.
• Performs comprehensive analysis and underwriting of prospective developments for debt financing.
• Supports RFA issuance; ensures financial feasibility reviews and summarizes recommendations.
• Prepares documents, reports, and materials; delivers trainings as needed.
• Works with management to implement SOPs and County policies.
• Researches funding sources for predevelopment through loans; assists in coordinating closings.

Skills

Public administration

Real estate market

Data analysis (HMDA)

Financial analysis

Excel reporting

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Baltimore County is seeking a Housing Development Project Manager to lead strategic coordination for residential and mixed‑use developments supporting county housing goals. You will liaise with internal and external partners, navigate financial and technical aspects, and manage projects from proposal through underwriting, construction and conversion.

The role requires driving collaboration across agencies, ensuring compliance, and sustaining a pipeline of affordable, workforce, and market‑rate