Real Estate Development Officer

About the role

Avesta Housing is seeking a Development Officer to lead development projects from early site feasibility through financing, design, construction, and transition to operations. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and external partners, managing budgets and timelines, and navigating public approvals and complex financing structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage multifaceted projects from vision to reality
• Bring strong skills in real estate finance, underwriting, and problem-solving
• Thrive in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders
• Manage budgets and timelines
• Navigate public approvals and complex financing structures
• Deliver successful outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in real estate, urban planning, finance, business, or a related field preferred
• Thorough knowledge of multifamily housing finance including proficiency with pro formas
• Thorough knowledge of the real estate development process and relevant regulations, including land acquisition, municipal approvals, zoning, environmental review, design, and construction
• Demonstrated ability to execute successful real estate development projects, manage multiple work streams simultaneously, and operate with a high degree of independence
• At least 3 years of financial underwriting, project management, real estate development, or other relevant experience
• Experience with LIHTC, HUD, RD, State housing finance agencies or other housing finance entities

Qualifications

• Strong project management and financial underwriting skills
• Well-organized
• Creative and proactive problem-solver
• Good communication skills, including public comment and presentations
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Skills

• Real estate finance
• Underwriting
• Problem-solving
• Public relations
• Collaboration
• Project management
• Financial analysis
• Design and construction

Benefits

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free wellness services for benefits-eligible employees and their dependents
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous earned time, starting with 22 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

The annual salary range is $80,000 - $90,000.

Schedule

This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) position.

Contact Information

To apply, please click through to our Employment Application. A resume that tells us how your experience is relevant to this role is required.