Senior Real Estate Development Project Manager

The Department of Housing Services is currently looking for a seasoned Development Managerto serve the mission ofcreating pathways out of homelessness promoting housing stability and investing in affordable communities for Washington County and our residents.

The Development Manager will support the growth and development of the Departments affordable housing and investment portfolios. The role will identify analyze and develop properties for acquisition preservation rehabilitation and/or new construction including investment properties where the Housing Authority of Washington County and/or the Department may provide equity subordinated loans tax exemptions rental assistance and/or other services. The position must be able to manage multiple complex real estate transactions including low-income housing tax credit partnerships at any time. Additionally the incumbent must have experience with all aspects of the real estate development including but not limited to acquisition due diligence financing transaction structuring documentation predevelopment permitting and construction and operations planning as well as facilitating approvals by and preparing reports for boards funders and investors.

The position has the potential to work a hybrid schedule based on department need.

The Department of Housing (including the Housing Authority of Washington County) is an innovative organization responsible for rent assistance affordable housing development and homeless services programming across our community. We are a dynamic team that highly values a culture of access and inclusion diverse perspectives and life experiences. We embrace collaboration work-life balance and a supportive workplace environment and are passionate about the work we do to serve and support our diverse community. For more information pleaseclick here.

The ideal candidateis a(n):

• strategic thinker wtih extensive experience in affordable housing real estate development including tax credit financing for new construction and rehabs.
• exceptional project manager with skills across a wide range of tasks and teams.
• experienced implementer with strong management/supervision skills as well excellent negotiations and conflict resolution skills.
• clear communicator and team player.
• experienced administrator of federal programs for affordable housing such as LIHTC HOME CDBG Rural Development and federal voucher programs and/or with State Metro and local programs such as LIFT GHAP PSH etc.
• connector who can bring resources from public and private organizations to fund the development/rehabilitation of housing for multifamily rental housing and public housing programs.
• financially savvy administrator able to close complex affordable housing transactions along with budget development documentation contract administration asset management and tax credit compliance.

Development Manager is a worker title. For a full listing of job duties and knowledge skills and abilities for this position please follow this link:Senior Capital Improvements Project Manager.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in project management business administration public administration architecture civil engineering or a related field and five (5) years of responsible project or construction management or closely related capital project management experience which includes two (2) years of experience supervising other professional-level staff;OR
• Associates Degree in project management business administration public administration architecture civil engineering or a related field and seven (7) years of responsible project or construction management or closely related capital project management experience which includes two (2) years of experience supervising other professional-level staff;OR
• A combination of college-level coursework and experience equivalent to nine (9) years total of responsible construction or project management experience or closely related capital project management experience which includes two (2) years of experience supervising other professional-level staff.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a drivers license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County Standards.
• Must pass Washington County Sheriffs Office criminal background check and maintain access rights to all jail facilities and other departments secure facilities.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note:Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separatelyfrom your application.

Our commitment to you:
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting selecting and advancing employees is based on knowledge skills and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation collaboration and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Selection Process:

2. Minimum Qualifications (MQ) Review:Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes.Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received.The timeframe to review will be the week ofDecember 21 2025.

3. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review:Your responses may be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews). This process will begin the week of December 28 2025and may take up to 2 weeks.

4. Panel Interviews:Generally the top 6 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.

5.Conditional Offer:The topcandidate will be required to successfully clear a third-party background check and driving check as pre-employment conditions.

Please note:candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification or job family.

Veterans Preference:
If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans preference for this recruitment please review instructions using this link: Veterans Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources or e-mail at:at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

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