Affordable Housing Project Developer I - Atlanta

About the role

Mercy Housing seeks a Project Developer I to lead the finance, development, and acquisition of affordable, multi-family housing. This position is hybrid-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Review sites or projects for potential development of new construction, complexes for potential acquisition, or potential re-syndication opportunities.
• Lead others in the application process and fully navigate through Mercy's approval process.
• Engages and solves issues directly with internal/external parties.
• Prepare feasibility or project analysis responding to project criteria. Includes identification of needs, project risks, property rehabilitation needs, population served, financial feasibility, and community plan as needed.
• Execute job tasks (duties) with final review by Project Developer II or higher.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in low-income housing development work.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field preferred.
• Certification in Real Estate Development preferred.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Several healthcare plans to choose from, dental (free dental plan option available) and vision insurance.
• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
• 403b + match.
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday.
• Paid time off to volunteer.
• Paid parental & caregiver leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Free Employee Assistance Plan.
• Pet Insurance options.

Pay

$80,000-90,000 annually, dependent on experience.

Schedule

This position is hybrid-eligible.