Director of Development (Affordable Housing)

Specialty Consultants Inc.; Colorado; Remote; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate executive search firm is seeking a Director of Development to oversee affordable housing projects in Colorado. This role involves evaluating sites, collaborating with acquisition teams, and leading financial feasibility assessments. The ideal candidate should have experience in affordable multifamily finance and possess strong analytical skills. The position offers the flexibility to work remotely within Colorado, and the salary ranges between $125,000 and $225,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Ideal experience includes affordable multifamily finance and development.
• Completion of multiple deals front to back.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate sites for LIHTC allocations.
• Collaborate with Acquisitions to grow the pipeline.
• Lead due diligence and financial feasibility.

Skills

Affordable multifamily finance

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Pre-development planning

Job description

Director of Development (Affordable Housing)

SCI, the leader in real estate executive search, is seeking a Director of Development to join a nationally recognized multifamily developer with a growing presence in Colorado and help build its portfolio of affordable and mixed‑income housing projects. To date they have developed over 20,000 units across 16 different states and have a robust pipeline in Colorado.

Position can work remotely anywhere within the state, traveling to projects as needed.

The Director of Development will have responsibility for implementing real estate development projects from initial conception, design, entitlement, financing, through closing, construction, and stabilized occupancy. The role works in conjunction with the internal Acquisitions team, Construction Management team, and Asset Management team, and reports to the Senior Vice President.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate sites with strong fundamentals that can win 4%/9% LIHTC allocations.
• Collaborate with Acquisitions on strategies to grow the Colorado pipeline and expand deal flow.
• Build industry relationships and identify new opportunities, partnerships, and co‑development structures.
• Lead due diligence, financial feasibility, underwriting, and development planning to meet company and stakeholder objectives.
• Prepare pro formas, monitor performance, and ensure eligibility/competitiveness for financing programs.
• Prepare and submit successful LIHTC applications; support securing construction and permanent financing.
• Manage third‑party vendors and coordinate design, construction, and project team members through completion.
• Lead closings, oversee construction period budgets/schedules, and coordinate draws, requisitions, and change orders.
• Maintain organized project documentation and support internal reporting with cross‑functional teams.
• Deliver cost certification documentation, oversee stabilization and qualified occupancy, and obtain 8609s.
• Partner with Asset Management to transition properties and meet investor and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Ideal experience includes affordable multifamily finance and development - but open to those with a conventional multifamily background who are willing to learn the affordable component.
• Completion of multiple deals front to back, including closings.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Knowledge of affordable housing finance, pre‑development planning, and government approvals.
• Understanding of the various Federal programs for affordable multifamily properties such as tax credits, bond caps, Section 8 rent support, etc.

Location: Denver, CO | Salary: $125,000.00 – $225,000.00 | Posted 3 months ago.