Senior Development Manager
King County Housing Authority
Lead affordable housing projects from feasibility to completion, overseeing financing and teams.
13 days ago ago
$121,471 - $184,635
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Tukwila, WA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Weatherization services
Property management
Real estate development
Acquisition & preservation
Affordable housing financing
Workforce housing construction
Supportive resident services
Housing voucher administration
Sector Specialisms
Affordable Housing
Homeless Housing
Supportive Services
Housing Finance
Rental Assistance
Housing Repair
Transitional Housing
Housing Stability
Role
What you would be doing
project management
financial modeling
funding applications
investor relations
team supervision
stakeholder collaboration
- Leads a team to provide management of all of King County Housing Authority’s real estate development projects that involve Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and other public funding.
- Performs up front feasibility analysis on potential acquisitions and development; prepares financing plan; develops and updates financial models; analyzes financial feasibility of tax credit financed real estate projects. Procures a development team including architects, contractors, and attorneys, and oversees their work throughout the development process. Reviews third party studies such as environmental assessments, market studies, appraisals, and architectural plans and specifications.
- Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
- Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualify you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)
- Oversees the submission of funding applications for development projects, including applications for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, ARCH, King County and Washington State financing. Coordinates the issuance and sale of tax-exempt bond financing and oversees the solicitation for, selection of and closing with the tax credit investor. Reviews all financial documents to ensure their consistency with King County Housing Authority’s goals and policies. Maintains open and positive relationships with investors, funders and local governments.
- Collaborates with other departments of King County Housing Authority and oversees communication and educational efforts so staff across the agency are aware of development activities.
- Schedules, facilitates, and prepares documents for a variety of meetings; provides or reviews written materials; maintains project record keeping.
- Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experiences. (Résumé)
- Supervision of projects, programs and people including external partners, investors and/or investment bankers.
- Assists in hiring and developing staff for assigned projects; assists in identifying long-term staffing and departmental activities; provides aid in budget preparation and cash flow projections.
What you bring
real estate
project management
tax credit
bachelor's
analytical
negotiation
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting surveys, plans, architectural/engineering drawings, maps, and easements; ability to resolve cross-departmental issues and develop innovative solutions to complex development challenges.
- Comprehensive knowledge of real estate development, project management, affordable housing finance, and contract administration.
- Advanced understanding of land use planning, permitting, zoning, density, and infrastructure analysis.
- Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills; ability to deal firmly and tactfully in enforcing ordinances and codes.
- Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and funding practices; deep knowledge of the IRS and Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s policies related to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit financing.
- Ability to understand, interpret and explain difficult materials with complicated information that may contain excerpts from regulatory and/or legal documents to all levels of the organization.
- Values diversity and possesses an understanding of multicultural and cultural competencies; ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Consent to and pass driver’s and criminal records background check.
- Knowledge of and ability to coordinate with development department for real estate financing; expertise in developing project budgets, projections, and cost estimates; experience investigating and securing financing for development feasibility.
- Must possess a valid driver's license to travel between work sites as required. Must have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.
- Effective interpersonal relations skills with the ability to work collaboratively to garner the trust, respect, and confidence from others; can be relied upon to achieve excellent results; ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative team member with well-developed organizational and time management skills; ability to develop effective working relationships; works cooperatively, exchanges ideas, and addresses issues in a constructive manner.
- Ability to compose and prepare strong technical correspondence; demonstrated proofreading and editing skills.
- Communicates with clarity and professionalism in both verbal and written formats, including public presentations and technical report preparation.
- Extensive experience in complex real estate development, tax credit, and/or bond financing OR
- Understands technical aspects of the position and continuously builds knowledge, keeping up to date on the substantive and procedural aspects of the position.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Urban Development, or a closely related field AND
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Security clearance- consent to and pass driver’s and criminal records background check.
- must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
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Company
Overview
155+ Properties
Properties Operated
Operates across 37 cities, including public housing and tax-credit rentals.
12,700 Units
Total Units Available
Includes a mix of public housing and tax-credit rental properties.
14k Vouchers
Housing Choice Vouchers Administered
Supports private-market rentals through the Section 8 program.
5-Member Board
Volunteer Board Members
Appointed by the County Executive and Council to guide operations.
- Operates a mobile-home community for low-income seniors, among its more unique offerings.
- Projects feature mixed-income, transit-linked design, green building, community spaces, and onsite services.
- Major developments include Greenbridge, Seola Gardens, and Birch Creek—often redeveloping older sites.
50% reduction
Garbage Volume Reduction
Implemented recycling education programs since 2010 to significantly decrease household waste.
40% less water
Water Usage Reduction
Installed WaterSense fixtures that exceed code requirements, cutting water use by over 40%.
- Work with residents and staff to save water and energy, reduce solid and hazardous waste, and purchase products made with recycled materials and fewer hazardous chemicals.
- Employee-led Green Team raises staff awareness of good environmental practices through activities such as local food potlucks, Earth Day clean-ups, efficient driving campaigns, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Limit negative impacts on the environment in development projects and building upgrades, using energy-efficient construction and resource-saving features.
40% Water Reduction
WaterSense Plumbing
Installed WaterSense-rated plumbing fixtures, achieving a 40% reduction in water use and saving nearly $1 million.
$20M in Energy Upgrades
Energy Performance Contracts
Implemented Energy Performance Contracts across 38 communities, generating $20 million in energy and water upgrades.
50% Waste Reduction
Recycling Program
Recycling program education since 2010 led to a 50% decrease in property garbage volumes.
3-4 Star Certifications
Green Building Ratings
Achieved EnergyStar lighting/roofing and built-green certifications across properties.
- Generating $50.4 million in HUD utility subsidy incentives over 20 years.
- 10% EUI reduction and 20% water use intensity reduction in pilot properties.
- Implemented on-site yard waste collection and composting across properties and three communities.
- Adopted biofiltration swales, solar panels (including pre-heating water), insulation beyond code, and EnergyStar certifications.
- 2022–2026 Sustainability Action Plan includes targets: 10% water reduction, 10% EUI reduction, 5% GHG reduction, 100% renewables, 55% waste diversion, and 31% alternative-fuel fleet.
- Green Team activities include staff awareness programs but no DEI specifics publicly stated.
- No gender-related statistics or DEI strategy data found in publicly available sources.
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