Affordable Housing Project Developer (Associate or Developer I)
Locations: Seattle, WA 98118, USA
Hybrid
About The Employer
At Mercy Housing, your work helps create homes, hope, and opportunity. The organization is guided by mercy, justice, and respect, and is committed to empowering residents while supporting the personal and professional growth of its team.
Mercy Housing develops affordable housing and inclusive communities that support residents and strengthen neighbourhoods.
Role Summary
Mercy Housing is seeking either an Associate Project Developer or an Affordable Housing Project Developer I. Only one position will be filled, and the final title and compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The role supports or leads development projects by managing project components, coordinating consultants and vendors, and advancing projects through key development milestones.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in affordable housing development and will preferably be well-connected with the affordable housing community in the Seattle area.
This position is hybrid-eligible.
What You’ll Do
- Serve in both support and lead roles for discrete project management tasks across multiple pipeline development projects.
- Coordinate project activities and objectives with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Support real estate pipeline efforts, including site selection, zoning analysis, feasibility studies, market analysis, preparation of preliminary project budgets, and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Prepare and submit funding applications to public funders and assist during underwriting, due diligence, and project closings, including coordination of third-party consultant reports.
- Manage construction draws, invoices, and the disbursement of project funds and awards during closing and construction phases.
- Prepare draw requests, supporting documentation, and monthly reporting to financing partners.
Project Developer I Responsibilities
- Serve in a lead role providing project management for two or more active development projects.
- Prepare funding applications and navigate internal approvals and design processes while resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct feasibility and project analyses in response to project criteria and RFPs, including assessment of community needs, project risks, rehabilitation scope, target population, financial feasibility, and alignment with community plans.
- Track project budgets and contingencies and provide design and value engineering recommendations in consultation with the Director or Associate Director.
- Support project closings and conversions by completing tasks required to secure all necessary approvals.
- Coordinate collaboration among architects, contractors, and other members of the development team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field
- Two (2) years of experience in low-income housing development or related work
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field
- Certification in Real Estate Development
Required Criteria
- Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Superior written and verbal communication and relationship management skills
- Highly effective problem-solving and flexibility while remaining focused on solutions
- Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Equal Opportunity Statement
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