Director, Real Estate Transactions & Asset Strategy

Evolving Solution Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) seeks a Director, Real Estate Transactions & Asset Management to lead development and asset strategy across BDC’s real estate portfolio. This role provides strategic guidance for development, planning, finance, acquisitions, and dispositions with a focus on equity and affordability.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, lenders and community partners to maximize public and private investment while advancing Baltimore’s economic development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in real estate development, project finance, or economic development finance with deal structuring and portfolio operations.
• Proven track record in complex financial modeling and multi-source financing coordination.
• Knowledge of financial modeling software and property management platforms such as Yardi or MRI.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the VP of Real Estate and divisions across BDC to identify real estate and economic development opportunities across all real estate sectors.
• Assess feasibility for potential real estate development opportunities that will serve as a catalyst for generating community and financial benefits.
• Evaluate responses to RFQs and RFPs, and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead competitive developer selection processes and negotiation of development agreements.
• Direct and manage retained consultants on a project basis.
• Design and implement innovative financing programs that address gaps in traditional capital markets for historically underserved communities.
• Lead financial structuring for high‑complexity projects requiring multiple capital sources and stakeholder coordination.
• Prepare comprehensive financial models, pro formas, and investment analyses.
• Assemble complex capital stacks utilizing New Markets Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, Opportunity Zone incentives.
• Coordinate with CDFIs, mission‑driven lenders, and impact investors.

Skills

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Community development knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) seeks a Director, Real Estate Transactions & Asset Management to lead development and asset strategy across BDC’s real estate portfolio. This role provides strategic guidance for development, planning, finance, acquisitions, and dispositions with a focus on equity and affordability.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, lenders and community partners to maximize public and private investment while advancing Baltimore’s economic development