Profile ID#9934

Director of Development
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MBA – Top 10 Nationally Ranked Business School
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Concentrations in Finance and Real Estate
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Bachelor of Science in Economics – Top 10 Nationally Ranked University
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Concentrations in Finance and Management
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Current Role: $5B+ REIT
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Selected for internal promotion due to recognition of high performance
- Skilled Development Manager with expertise in large-scale, urban masterplans
- Led the vertical development of 3 Affordable Housing projects within a 20+ acre masterplan
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Responsible for financial analysis, pro-forma modeling, due diligence, construction management, leasing management, etc.
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Management consulting experience for 2 years prior to business school
Reference Quotes & Endorsements
“They are focused, hard-working and driven and is recognized as one of the rising stars in the organization. They were often sought out to work on new opportunities because of their superior analytical skills. They have the ability to successfully manage diverse teams both within and outside the company on account of their engaging personality and strong communication skills."

Affordable Housing Development
Senior Project Manager
About the Job
The Project Manager / Senior Project Manager based in Southeast Michigan will be responsible for completing all facets of multifamily development from project conception to the successful transfer of the project to the operations team. The role will focus on development opportunities in Southeast Michigan and will also assist with Ohio-based development opportunities when needed.
Working directly with the Regional Development Leader, this role offers the opportunity to assist with site identification and acquisition, applying for and securing project funding, assembling a successful development team, closing construction and permanent financing sources, and administering the project through the construction period. You'll have the opportunity to manage the project budget, timeline, and compliance with funding requirements. In addition, you'll be a resource and mentor to more junior development staff, sharing expertise and providing direction on moving deals forward.
Scope of Responsibility:
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Develop project timeline and execute tasks to meet deadlines/timelines
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Identify and secure project financing including completing housing credit applications; local, county, and state funding applications; conventional financing; HUD/FHA financing; tax-exempt bond financing; foundation grant applications; and pre-development loan applications
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Assemble the project development team, including identifying and procuring proposals from potential development team members
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Negotiate and secure executed agreements from selected development team members
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Represent the organization appropriately at municipal meetings and community group meetings
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Manage and coordinate services completed by the project Architect(s)
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Coordinate closing of all predevelopment, construction, and permanent financing
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Procure project entitlements, including coordination with local municipality staff and politicians
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Manage investor relationships and coordinate project partnership closings
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Ensure successful construction close-out and coordinate turnover of projects to operations/property management
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Receipt of all take-out financing, construction mortgage lien releases, and other permanent financing
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Coordinate and package carryover allocation agreements and project close-out documentation, including but not limited to owner cost certification submissions and equity bridge loans
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Out-of-state travel for specific project-related activities, including attendance at project-related meetings and regular site visits during construction as needed
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Provide leadership/guidance on new project types
Qualifications:
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Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
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Preferred: relevant Master’s degree
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5-10 years of experience in Affordable Housing/LIHTC Development
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Experience in closing the construction and permanent financing of at least 5 developments for which you had primary responsibility during all phases of development including the syndication of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, HUD-funded financing programs, tax-exempt bond financing, and other multilayered financing structures