Affordable Housing Manager

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of the development process, including site selection, feasibility analysis, entitlements, underwriting, and financing execution.
• Aid in preparing funding applications, financial models, due diligence materials, and project reporting.
• Coordinate with consultants, lenders, government agencies, and internal teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Maintain awareness of affordable housing programs, market trends, and financing opportunities to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal affordable housing regulations and LIHTC requirements.
• Collaborate with development, construction, and asset management teams to help maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Provide mentorship and support to Analyst-level team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Business, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in affordable housing, multifamily development, or real estate finance.
• Working knowledge of LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, and affordable housing financing structures.
• Strong financial analysis, underwriting, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Argus, Yardi, Procore, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Core Competencies

• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and manage projects effectively.
• Willingness to support team needs at all levels.
• Commitment to excellence, accountability, integrity, and teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Pre-Prerequisites

• Able to work in unison with a team.
• Takes full responsibility for actions and works collaboratively to find solutions.
• Coachable.
• Positive Attitude.
• Ability to listen and understand intents and goals.
• Relentless problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think 2+ steps ahead and anticipate what comes next.

Initial Training and Orientation

• Garrett Companies Onboarding Program in Indianapolis.

Ongoing Training

• Membership to professional organizations and continuing education is supported by The Garrett Companies.