Director of Real Estate Development

CARE Communities; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

CARE Communities is seeking an experienced Director of Real Estate Development to lead affordable housing development and preservation initiatives across Northern Colorado, based in Fort Collins.

The role reports to the Executive Director and oversees the portfolio from feasibility through operations, guiding staff and consultants in a hybrid work setting as part of CARE's leadership team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, urban planning, business administration, public administration, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience in real estate development, preferably in affordable or multifamily housing.
• Strong knowledge of affordable housing financing, including LIHTC and public funding programs.
• Experience managing real estate development projects through multiple phases.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate financial feasibility, manage budgets and project risks, and navigate complex development decisions.
• Experience leading staff, project teams, or external consultants; direct supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative leadership approach and commitment to CARE Communities' mission of creating thriving communities.
• Must be based in Northern Colorado and available for regular in-person collaboration and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and preservation strategies aligned with CARE's mission and organizational priorities.
• Oversee all phases of affordable housing development projects, including feasibility, acquisition, financing, design, construction, and operational transition.
• Develop and coordinate complex financing strategies, including LIHTC, public funding, and other development resources.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with municipalities, lenders, investors, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, financial risks, and major commitments.
• Lead development staff and consultants, supporting accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to align development priorities with CARE's long-term strategic goals.
• Advise the Executive Director on development opportunities and lead the Real Estate Development Committee.

Skills

Real estate development

Affordable housing financing

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (real estate / urban planning / business / public administration / finance)

Job description

CARE Communities is seeking an experienced, collaborative Director of Real Estate Development to lead affordable housing development and preservation initiatives across Northern Colorado.

Reporting to the Executive Director and serving on CARE's leadership team, this position oversees the development portfolio from opportunity identification and financial feasibility through acquisition, financing, construction, and transition to operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead development and preservation strategies aligned with CARE's mission and organizational priorities.
• Oversee all phases of affordable housing development projects, including feasibility, acquisition, financing, design, construction, and operational transition.
• Develop and coordinate complex financing strategies, including Low‑Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), public funding, and other development resources.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with municipalities, lenders, investors, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, financial risks, and major commitments.
• Lead development staff and consultants, supporting accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to align development priorities with CARE's long-term strategic goals.
• Advise the Executive Director on development opportunities and lead the Real Estate Development Committee.
• Location: Fort Collins, Colorado (Hybrid). Candidates must be based in Northern Colorado. Relocation assistance is not available.

Salary: $100,000–$117,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Experience

• Experience in real estate development, preferably in affordable or multifamily housing.
• Strong knowledge of affordable housing financing, including Low‑Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and public funding programs.
• Experience managing real estate development projects through multiple phases.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate financial feasibility, manage budgets and project risks, and navigate complex development decisions.
• Experience leading staff, project teams, or external consultants; direct supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong relationship‑building, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative leadership approach and commitment to CARE Communities' mission of creating thriving communities.
• Bachelor's degree in real estate, urban planning, business administration, public administration, finance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Must be based in Northern Colorado and available for regular in‑person collaboration and meetings.