Associate Director, Real Estate Development - Los Angeles Office

At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. We are the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country.

The Associate Director of Real Estate Development provides leadership for housing development projects in the Los Angeles region and within the development team. Focused primarily on executing existing pipeline, including troubleshooting problems as they arise. Supervises project developers and assistants, and directly manages only 2 development projects. Supports Real Estate Development leadership on business development initiatives. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.  We encourage candidates with lived experience to apply. 

Pay: $145,000-155,000/salary DOE

Benefits:

• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.  


• Early close Fridays - 3 paid hours off early each Friday.


• Health, dental (adult and child orthodontia included), vision, and pet insurance.


• Employer paid life insurance.  


• 403b + match, paid volunteer time, and more.

Duties:

• Supervise, coach, and mentor developers and project assistants. This includes evaluation and goal setting for direct reports and encouraging their professional development.


• Represent the regional office in housing development work. Communicate with federal, state, and city officials and other local housing providers.


• Establish housing production and fee collection goals in coordination with the regional team.


• Meet with Real Estate Development and Regional leadership and provide action plans and reports. 


• Acquire and share knowledge of public funding to support a strategic approach to project selection and development.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field.


• Four (4) years of experience in planning, housing development, or related experience.


• Successful completion of at least five (5) multi-family, senior, or special needs housing development projects.


• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail, and technical project management. Meet deadlines and work under pressure, with interruptions. Prioritize effectively with tight time constraints. Work on several projects at the same time with constant interruptions.


• Excellent written, verbal communication and relationship management skills. Resolve conflicts through negotiations and maintain relationships during difficult situations.


• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite.

This is a brief summary of the position and responsibilities. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.