Community Development Corporation: Director of Real Estate Development

Community Housing Development Corporation:
Director of Real Estate Development

Apply by:
January 16, 2026

CHDC seeks a visionary, collaborative Director to lead a portfolio of affordable housing initiatives across the Bay Area. The role combines strategy, relationships, and hands‑on execution—overseeing site acquisition through project close‑out while managing financing, compliance, and community partnerships. Candidates thrive in a fast‑paced nonprofit, energized by shaping strategy and serving diverse communities.

• Lead strategic planning, execution, and portfolio oversight of all real‑estate development projects.
• Drive acquisition, entitlement, design, financing, construction, and project close‑out.
• Manage project budgets, financial models, and secure financing through grants, loans, and tax credits.
• Represent CHDC at public meetings, hearings, and community events; lead community outreach and engagement programs.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team to develop annual acquisition goals, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; identify and mitigate project risks.
• Oversee staff, including Assistant Director, Senior Project Manager, Project Managers, Interns, Development Consultants, and Administrative Assistant.

• Minimum seven years’ experience in housing/real‑estate development, real‑estate finance, or planning, with at least five years in a Housing Development Project Manager role.
• Demonstrated success managing affordable housing projects under budget and on schedule.
• Strong financial background in affordable housing real‑estate finance and pro‑forma development.
• Knowledge of public entitlement, funding processes (California and federal), and construction loan closing.
• Minimum three years’ supervisory experience; excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and willingness to learn additional project‑management software.
• Background check required.

Annual compensation: $175,000–$230,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, vision, life, AD&D, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Email a cover letter, résumé, and three references to  by Friday, January 16, 2026. Resume review begins immediately; references will not be contacted without advance notice.

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Full‑time

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