Director of Real Estate Development

Macon Housing Authority/In-Fill Housing, Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental and vision insurance

PTO 14 days

Paid holidays

401a & 457b + match

Early close Fridays with flex schedule

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Macon-Bibb County Housing Authority, through its non-profit development affiliate In‑Fill Housing, seeks a Director to lead affordable housing development across all phases, focusing on LIHTC initiatives. The role requires coordinating with investors, lenders, state agencies, and public partners to deliver high-quality housing projects.

The director will oversee predevelopment, underwriting, financing, design, construction, and lease-up, ensuring compliance with all housing programs and

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in public or business administration with emphasis in planning, economic/community development, finance, residential construction, urban planning or related field.
• Master’s degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing development, with substantial direct involvement in LIHTC-financed multifamily housing developments.
• Experience managing affordable housing projects through the majority of the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of LIHTC-funded multifamily housing developments from predevelopment through stabilization.
• Prepare, coordinate, and oversee competitive LIHTC applications with state agencies, investors, lenders, and legal counsel.
• Structure complex transactions utilizing LIHTC equity, tax-exempt bonds, HOME, CDBG, HUD, and related funding sources.
• Direct project underwriting and financial modeling including budgets, pro formas, and cash flows.
• Negotiate partnership terms, loan documents, and development agreements.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, attorneys, and consultants throughout development.
• Ensure compliance with LIHTC and affordability covenants during development and lease-up.
• Serve as lead representative in meetings with funding agencies and developers.

Skills

LIHTC experience

Multifamily development

Financial modeling

Deal structuring

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Four-year degree in public or business administration

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Macon-Bibb County Housing Authority seeks a dynamic, motivated individual to lead its non-profit development affiliate, In‑Fill Housing. Since 2001, In‑Fill has successfully completed 29 innovative, award‑winning affordable housing developments throughout Georgia, representing almost $500M of investment. In‑Fill has demonstrated excellence in the development of new multi‑family housing and the rehabilitation of existing family and senior apartment developments. Our development affiliate is devoted to building well‑designed, sustainable housing that creates a quality environment for residents and enhances the surrounding community.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for planning, evaluating, and directing real estate development initiatives that advance the mission of the Macon‑Bibb County Housing Authority and its affiliated entities. The Director will lead all phases of affordable housing development with a strong emphasis on the Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, including site identification, market and financial feasibility analysis, acquisition, project underwriting, deal structuring, tax credit application preparation, financing procurement, design development, governmental approvals, construction oversight, lease‑up, stabilization, and project closeout. The successful candidate will have direct experience leading multifamily affordable housing developments from project conception through conversion and permanent financing, coordinating development teams, investors, lenders, state agencies, and public partners throughout the process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of LIHTC‑funded multifamily housing developments from predevelopment through project stabilization.


• Prepare, coordinate, and oversee competitive LIHTC applications, including interaction with state allocating agencies, equity investors, lenders, consultants, and legal counsel.


• Structure complex affordable housing transactions utilizing LIHTC equity, tax‑exempt bond financing, HOME, CDBG, HUD, FHLB AHP, housing authority resources, and other federal, state, and local funding sources.


• Direct project underwriting and financial modeling, including development budgets, operating pro formas, sources and uses analyses, and long‑term cash flow projections.


• Negotiate partnership agreements, equity investment terms, loan documents, development agreements, property management agreements, and related transaction documents.


• Coordinate and manage architects, engineers, contractors, attorneys, accountants, syndicators, market analysts, and other third‑party consultants throughout the development process.


• Ensure compliance with LIHTC allocation requirements, extended‑use restrictions, fair housing requirements, and other affordability covenants during development and lease‑up.


• Serve as the Authority's lead representative in meetings with funding agencies, investors, local governments, community stakeholders, and development partners.

Compensation

• Competitive market‑based salary, commensurate with experience and education


• Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes adult and child orthodontal) and vision


• 14 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 1 birthday holiday


• 401a & 457b + match


• Early close Fridays with flex schedule


• Paid Parental Leave


• Paid Life Insurance


• Free Employee Assistance Plan

Application Deadline

Open until filled

Required Qualifications

A four‑year degree in public or business administration with emphasis in planning, economic/community development, finance, residential construction, urban planning or related field. Master’s degree or equivalent is preferred.

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing development, with substantial direct involvement in LIHTC‑financed multifamily housing developments.

Candidates must demonstrate experience managing affordable housing projects through substantially all phases of the development process, including project conception, site acquisition, underwriting, financing, LIHTC application preparation, closing, construction, lease‑up, and stabilization.

Strong preference will be given to candidates who have directly led multiple LIHTC developments and have experience negotiating with equity investors, syndicators, lenders, housing authorities, and public funding agencies.

Demonstrated knowledge of LIHTC regulations, tax‑exempt bonds, HOME, CDBG, HUD programs, Georgia affordable housing funding programs, public‑private partnerships, and multifamily real estate finance.

Experience preparing development budgets, sources and uses statements, operating pro formas, and financial feasibility analyses is required.

Applicants must have direct experience managing affordable housing developments through the majority of the development lifecycle and should not be limited to a single specialty area such as construction, property management, compliance, architecture, or accounting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises three employees including Development Manager, Development Administrator, and Affordable Housing Construction Manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.