POSITION SCOPE:
In collaboration with the Vice President of Real Estate, the
Director of Real Estate
provides strategic and operational leadership for the planning, financing, and execution of community-based real estate initiatives that advance HDDC’s mission and capital investment strategy. This role oversees the real estate development lifecycle, including project concept, feasibility, financing, construction, and stabilization, while ensuring projects are financially viable, investment‑ready, and aligned with community impact goals. Working closely with internal senior leadership, developers, lenders, public agencies, and community partners, the Director supports HDDC’s evolution into a capital investment corporation and helps sustain it as a credible, impact‑driven community development and real estate investment partner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Lead or co‑lead the planning, development, and execution of community‑focused real estate projects aligned with HDDC’s mission, strategy, and impact objectives.
Manage the full real estate development lifecycle, including site identification, feasibility analysis, underwriting, financing, design, construction oversight, stabilization, and long‑term asset considerations.
Structure and evaluate real estate transactions to support grants, loans, program‑related investments, tax credit financing, and other community development capital tools.
Collaborate with the CEO, VP of Real Estate, and VP of Program Development to align real estate initiatives with broader programmatic strategy and capital deployment priorities.
Conduct financial analysis, pro forma modeling, and risk assessments to support sound investment and development decisions.
Coordinate with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, legal counsel, lenders, vendors, suppliers, and public agencies to ensure timely, compliant, and cost‑effective project delivery.
Identify and pursue revenue‑generating real estate development and advisory opportunities with municipalities, public agencies, and similar entities, including preparing or supporting responses to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, NOFAs, and other competitive solicitations aligned with HDDC’s mission and investment strategy.
Collaborate with other community development corporations and mission‑aligned partners under fee‑for‑service or shared‑services models to advance projects, expand organizational reach, and generate earned revenue.
Support fundraising, capital raising, and investor or lender reporting by providing project narratives, financial data, and impact metrics.
Oversee real estate project budgets, schedules, and compliance requirements, ensuring responsible stewardship of organizational and invested capital.
Monitor project performance and outcomes, including financial sustainability, community impact, and alignment with investment expectations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, financial institutions, government entities, and other stakeholders involved in real estate development.
Ensure compliance with applicable zoning, environmental, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Represent HDDC in real estate‑related negotiations, meetings, and community forums as appropriate.
Contribute to organizational planning, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts related to real estate and capital investment activities.
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, public administration, community development, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development, community development finance, affordable housing, or related roles within nonprofit, CDFI, or mission‑driven organizations.
Demonstrated experience managing complex real estate development projects from concept through completion.
Strong working knowledge of community development real estate financing, including grants, loans, tax credits, public subsidies, and private capital.
Experience with financial modeling, underwriting, and project feasibility analysis.
Familiarity with CDFI, impact investing, or mission‑aligned capital deployment models preferred.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Knowledge of zoning, land use, environmental review, and regulatory processes related to real estate development.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to equity‑centered community development and inclusive engagement practices.
High level of professional judgment, attention to detail, and ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving organizational environment.
COMPENSATION
$90k - $110k pear year
Generous PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision
13 Company Paid Holidays + Discretionary Paid Days at Year End
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days in office / 2 on site)
Some travel and evening/weekend availability on occasion
HOW TO APPLY
Send a
letter of interest
and
resume
to careers@hddc.org. Those received by March 6, 2026 will be given priority consideration.
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In collaboration with the Vice President of Real Estate, the
Director of Real Estate
provides strategic and operational leadership for the planning, financing, and execution of community-based real estate initiatives that advance HDDC’s mission and capital investment strategy. This role oversees the real estate development lifecycle, including project concept, feasibility, financing, construction, and stabilization, while ensuring projects are financially viable, investment‑ready, and aligned with community impact goals. Working closely with internal senior leadership, developers, lenders, public agencies, and community partners, the Director supports HDDC’s evolution into a capital investment corporation and helps sustain it as a credible, impact‑driven community development and real estate investment partner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Lead or co‑lead the planning, development, and execution of community‑focused real estate projects aligned with HDDC’s mission, strategy, and impact objectives.
Manage the full real estate development lifecycle, including site identification, feasibility analysis, underwriting, financing, design, construction oversight, stabilization, and long‑term asset considerations.
Structure and evaluate real estate transactions to support grants, loans, program‑related investments, tax credit financing, and other community development capital tools.
Collaborate with the CEO, VP of Real Estate, and VP of Program Development to align real estate initiatives with broader programmatic strategy and capital deployment priorities.
Conduct financial analysis, pro forma modeling, and risk assessments to support sound investment and development decisions.
Coordinate with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, legal counsel, lenders, vendors, suppliers, and public agencies to ensure timely, compliant, and cost‑effective project delivery.
Identify and pursue revenue‑generating real estate development and advisory opportunities with municipalities, public agencies, and similar entities, including preparing or supporting responses to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, NOFAs, and other competitive solicitations aligned with HDDC’s mission and investment strategy.
Collaborate with other community development corporations and mission‑aligned partners under fee‑for‑service or shared‑services models to advance projects, expand organizational reach, and generate earned revenue.
Support fundraising, capital raising, and investor or lender reporting by providing project narratives, financial data, and impact metrics.
Oversee real estate project budgets, schedules, and compliance requirements, ensuring responsible stewardship of organizational and invested capital.
Monitor project performance and outcomes, including financial sustainability, community impact, and alignment with investment expectations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, financial institutions, government entities, and other stakeholders involved in real estate development.
Ensure compliance with applicable zoning, environmental, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Represent HDDC in real estate‑related negotiations, meetings, and community forums as appropriate.
Contribute to organizational planning, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts related to real estate and capital investment activities.
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, public administration, community development, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development, community development finance, affordable housing, or related roles within nonprofit, CDFI, or mission‑driven organizations.
Demonstrated experience managing complex real estate development projects from concept through completion.
Strong working knowledge of community development real estate financing, including grants, loans, tax credits, public subsidies, and private capital.
Experience with financial modeling, underwriting, and project feasibility analysis.
Familiarity with CDFI, impact investing, or mission‑aligned capital deployment models preferred.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Knowledge of zoning, land use, environmental review, and regulatory processes related to real estate development.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to equity‑centered community development and inclusive engagement practices.
High level of professional judgment, attention to detail, and ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving organizational environment.
COMPENSATION
$90k - $110k pear year
Generous PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision
13 Company Paid Holidays + Discretionary Paid Days at Year End
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days in office / 2 on site)
Some travel and evening/weekend availability on occasion
HOW TO APPLY
Send a
letter of interest
and
resume
to careers@hddc.org. Those received by March 6, 2026 will be given priority consideration.
#J-18808-Ljbffr