Director, Real Estate Development – SoCal

EAH Housing

. Manage initial acquisition activities, including evaluating potential acquisition projects and negotiating purchase and sale terms .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBurbank • California • United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing acquisition activities, including due diligence, financial analysis, and negotiation of purchase agreements. Proven ability to lead teams, develop community strategies, and advocate for affordable housing initiatives.

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Real Estate Acquisition ManagementDue Diligence AnalysisFinancial Projections and Deal AnalysisLeadership and Team DevelopmentAffordable Housing Development

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisMarket AnalysisZoning and EntitlementsRisk AssessmentProperty NegotiationFeasibility AnalysisProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCommunity EngagementDevelopment Strategy

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingPublic SpeakingTeam Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Real EstateBachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

Affordable HousingLow Income Housing Tax CreditsMulti-Family DevelopmentCommunity DevelopmentReal Estate Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage initial acquisition activities, including evaluating potential acquisition projects and negotiating purchase and sale terms
Initiate acquisition opportunities consistent with EAH’s mission and strategic plan
Research sites, ownership, and title information and cultivate property-owner relationships
Perform due diligence on potential development sites, including title, infrastructure, market value, entitlements, planning, zoning, environmental, and building-code reviews
Lead Business Development staff through the entitlement process
Create preliminary financial projections and comprehensive deal-analysis packages
Assess acquisition risk and create development or acquisition strategies
Coordinate financial terms and conditions for purchase and sale agreements
Report new-deal financing, revenue streams, developer fees, and checklist approvals to the Chief Real Estate Development Officer
Establish MOUs, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, and other formal relationship tools without signature authority
Assist with property-purchase and financing negotiations
Monitor agreement performance dates and manage seller relationships through closing
Develop community-acceptance strategies and give public presentations
Coordinate geotechnical and environmental analysis, planning and building-code research, entitlements, and market analysis
Secure local approvals through use applications, hearings, and neighborhood meetings
Ensure efficient transition of purchased assets to the Real Estate Development Department
Coordinate acquisition activities with the Executive Team and CREDO
Develop annual acquisition goals, budgets, and the organization’s overall acquisition strategy
Maintain relationships with lenders and grant sources and identify new financial partners
Present projects to planning commissions, city councils, public venues, the EAH Board, and community groups
Cultivate relationships with for-profit developers and organizations in housing, healthcare, and religious communities
Represent EAH at industry conferences and seminars, housing organizations, public agencies, financial institutions, and community meetings
Advocate for affordable housing through public presentations, community and policy groups, conferences, and policy research
Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and develop Analysts or department staff
Ensure staff compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulations and complete performance appraisals
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Civil Engineering, Business, or related field
3–5 years of direct experience in residential multi-family development, particularly sourcing land or existing buildings for purchase
Background in planning, zoning, and general entitlements
2 years of management/supervisory experience with proven leadership abilities
Emphasis on deed-restricted affordable housing, including multifamily developments financed with Low Income Housing Tax Credits in California strongly preferred
Success in full-cycle development of affordable housing using California Low Income Housing Tax Credits or related programs desirable
Ability to create draft feasibility analyses covering zoning, entitlement risk, environmental risk, political risk, and predevelopment financing risk desirable
Satisfactory completion of criminal background check and fingerprinting requirements
Satisfactory completion of drug testing within 72 hours of accepting the offer
Regular and predictable attendance
Attendance at mandatory training
Active participation in EAH’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match
15 days of vacation per year, increasing based on years of service
10 paid sick days per year
13 paid holidays
Work schedule flexibility
Flexible start times
Employee Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Account
EAP – Mental Health, Financial and Legal Services
$1,500 Employee Referral Program
EAH University, an in-house training program
Professional development
Extensive training programs