Development Associate

Meta Housing Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Development Partners, LLC in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support a portfolio of multifamily and mixed-use developments. You will assist in preparing financing applications, securing entitlements, coordinating architectural designs, and managing project budgets and schedules from inception through lease-up.

The role involves supervising construction activities, coordinating with asset management, and aligning development and operational programs across teams to

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication throughout project lifecycle.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter with initiative and drive.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with colleagues, consultants and the development team.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare, and complete financing applications and proposals for housing projects.
• Assist with financing closings, coordinating with attorneys, lenders, investors and escrow/title companies.
• Prepare project budgets, cash flows, and schedules.
• Research and identify real estate acquisitions.
• Oversee construction activities and progress.
• Coordinate with Asset Management to ensure long-term quality.
• Collaborate with departments to address development and operations issues.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Meta Development Partners, LLC ("Meta") is a full-service real estate development firm that develops high-quality, affordable multifamily and mixed-use residential communities throughout California. We are experts in securing and leveraging Low Income Housing Tax Credits and in arranging complex finance structures that result in affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, veterans, artists, and persons with special needs.

Position Summary

Assistant Project Managers are staffed on multiple projects and assist in a broad range of real estate development and related activities, including but not limited to: preparation and completion of financing applications and proposals; obtainment of entitlements for proposed projects; coordination of architectural designs; preparation and oversight of project budgets and schedules; oversight of the construction process; and management of initial lease-up and move in of completed projects.

Requirements and Qualifications

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate, prepare, and complete financing applications and proposals to various private and public funding agencies related to housing and community development.
• Assist with financing closings, including overseeing and working with attorneys, lenders, investors, and escrow and title companies in the coordination and delivery of due diligence, legal, and financial documents.
• Preparing project budgets, cash flow projections, and project schedules.
• Research and execute acquisition of real estate.
• Oversee construction.
• Interact with Asset Management Department to ensure long-term quality.
• Strategize and coordinate with other departments to make sure that programmatic issues with respect to the development and operations are adequately addressed.
• Perform other duties as may be required and appropriate to further Meta's mission.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a self-starter and able to take initiative.
• Ability to initiate and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with colleagues, consultants, and development team members.
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in an organized, efficient, and timely manner and successfully meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree required. one or more years relevant experience in urban planning, housing development, real estate development, business, finance or a related field preferred.

Salary and benefits are standard for the industry and commensurate with experience.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful resolution, in Meta's sole discretion, of a comprehensive criminal-history check.

SALARY RANGE:

$80,000 to $95,000