Developer Division Manager

Boulder County; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder County Housing Department seeks a Developer Division Manager to lead highly complex, high‑risk capital construction projects for county structures and infrastructure. This exempt, full‑time role requires advanced project management and coordination with contractors, architects, engineers, and funders.

Responsibilities include developing schedules and budgets, issuing RFPs, RFQs, and scopes of work; managing contracts with finance and procurement; and ensuring equitable engagement with

Qualifications

• 9 years of combined education and experience in a related field.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Support affordable housing development activities through analytical, technical, and administrative work.
• Lead grant proposals and applications for new and existing funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, funders, and community groups.
• Participate in industry organizations and ensure engagement processes center equity.

Skills

Grant writing

Community engagement

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Reading regulations

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

9 years combined education/experience

1 year supervisory experience

Job description

Boulder County Housing Department is seeking to hire a Developer Division Manager.

The Developer Division Manager is a manager-level classification in the construction project management series. The Developer Division Manager will manage highly complex, high-risk capital construction projects for county structures or infrastructure. The role requires advanced project management skills and expertise in innovative design and construction techniques, alternative contracting methods, and coordination of large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position will work out of 518 Coffman Street, Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range

$120,384.00 - $146,868.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: Week of November 30th
• First Round Interviews: Week of December 7th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of December 14th
• Reference Check: Week of December 14th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Development & Project Management

1. Support affordable housing development activities through analytical, technical, and administrative work
2. Issue RFPs, RFQs, bids, and scopes of work; collaborate with finance and procurement teams on contracting
3. Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
4. Interface with contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, and other professionals
5. Process and track budgets and timelines
6. Conduct timely follow-up through the land use and development review process
7. Coordinate architectural, engineering, legal, permitting, and entitlement tasks
8. Maintain working knowledge of site control documents, design packages, loan agreements, equity documents, and partnership agreements
9. Track compliance requirements and submit reports to federal, state, local, and private funders

Grant Writing & Funding

1. Lead grant proposals and applications for new and existing funding opportunities
2. Assist in preparing budgets for financing applications, grants, tax credits, and public funding sources
3. Work closely with finance staff to monitor budgets connected to grant awards

Partner & Community Engagement

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
2. Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, funders, and community groups
3. Represent BCHA at meetings, outreach events, and public processes
4. Prepare professional presentations for funders, local governments, and community stakeholders
5. Ensure engagement processes center equity and representation of diverse voices throughout project development

Organizational Collaboration

1. Support preparation of Board materials, reports, and internal project communications
2. Work collaboratively with finance, operations, maintenance, communications, and policy teams
3. Participate in training, professional development, and county wide initiatives

Other Duties

1. Participate in industry organizations
2. Performs related work, as required
3. May be reassigned during emergency situations

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• 9 (nine) years of combined education and experience in a related field

AND

• 1 (one) year of supervisory experience

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

BACKGROUND CHECK

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in affordable housing development
• Knowledge of LIHTC, tax exempt bonds, and federal/state/local affordable housing finance programs
• Experience applying green building standards and sustainable practices in new development or rehabilitation
• Experience working with diverse project teams, funders, government agencies, and community members
• Experience incorporating community priorities into project design and development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Highly proficient in grant writing, marketing, and communicating complex information clearly
• Skilled in equitable community engagement practices
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through
• Excellent critical thinking and sound judgment
• Ability to identify and address customer and stakeholder needs effectively
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical documents, regulations, and design materials
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Works well independently and as part of a collaborative team

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.