Development Executive

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Atlanta Home Office time type:
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February 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R-002249
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* Position Title:

** Development Executive
** Department:
** Real Estate Planning and Development
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* Reports to:

** Senior Vice President, Real Estate Transaction Management & Capital Markets
** Salary grade:
** Q
* * Salary Range:
** 97,
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* Position Summary:

** The Development Executive will act as portfolio manager for a number of development deals, with one site as a primary focus:  large, multi-phase, mixed-use, mixed-income new construction master planned-community for the revitalization of one of AH’s former public housing sites.  This project is anticipated to be implemented in a minimum of five (5) phases, over 10+ years, and will include non-residential uses, potentially commercial retail, office, grocer, and/or entrainment, in addition to workforce training and educational facilities.  

Additional smaller projects may be assigned, including defensive acquisitions and opportunities for expansion of the main site, and individual single-phase developments.
* Initiates, coordinates and implements major community and economic development plans, and comprehensive neighborhood revitalization efforts for a portfolio of real estate assets and projects.  Strong Community Engagement skills are required to effectively garner public support of projects. Attending community meetings on nights and weekends will be required.
* Ensures all aspects of real estate development activities are in compliance with city, state and federal policies these activities may include residential, commercial, institutional, recreational, and educational development.
* Responsible for management of all phases of the project from feasibility, predevelopment planning through financial closing, then coordinating and collaborating with construction management and through certificate of occupancy, before being transferred to asset management.
* Ensures projects are in compliance with the real estate development process and workflow, on schedule and in alignment with the critical path to meet project milestones, focused on meeting the deadlines as articulated and reaching unit delivery goals in a timely manner.
* Keeps senior leadership and executive management apprised at all times of progress in achieving milestones and unit delivery goals. Identifies and consults with senior leadership on policy and regulatory matters that impact development.
* Works collaboratively with other departments and agencies throughout the development process - soliciting the expertise of others while articulating a clear understanding of the issues in order to keep development projects moving forward.
* Adds value to their assigned development by identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities for the organization and affordable housing.
* Drafts and coordinates with professional staff on all regulatory requests for approval, low income housing tax credit applications, memorandums, resolutions and presentations to committees and the board of commissioners, and grants and loan applications.
* Manages the business relationships between external partners and the development team. Manages development-specific coordination activities including managing the role of residents and community representatives through the Local Advisory Council and Working Groups.
* Organizes the engagement of Atlanta Housing Resident Services, Asset Management, Legal, Contracts & Procurement, Policy & Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Marketing & Communications, and Finance during the development and closing process including the production of evidentiary documents for HUD processing.
* Coordinates with Resident Services and Asset Management for efficient unit delivery, leasing and occupancy. Effectively translates Resident Services and Asset Management concerns to the development team to ensure a comprehensive strategy.
* Prepares and delivers presentations and other supporting materials required for Board approvals for development projects. Coordinates…