Director, Real Estate Development – SoCal

EAH Housing

. Manage initial acquisition activities, including evaluating potential projects, marketing and externally representing EAH, 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 real estate acquisition activities, including due diligence, financial analysis, and community engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate agreements, and navigate the complexities of affordable housing development.

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Real Estate Acquisition ManagementDue Diligence AnalysisAffordable Housing DevelopmentTeam Leadership and SupervisionFinancial Projections and Deal Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisMarket ResearchZoning and EntitlementsRisk AssessmentProperty NegotiationProject ManagementFeasibility AnalysisCommunity EngagementRegulatory ComplianceDeal Structuring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationRelationship ManagementPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Real EstateMaster’s Degree in Business or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Multi-Family DevelopmentLow Income Housing Tax CreditsAffordable HousingPublic Policy AdvocacyCommunity Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage initial acquisition activities, including evaluating potential projects, marketing and externally representing EAH, and negotiating purchase and sale terms
Initiate acquisition opportunities aligned with EAH’s mission and strategic plan
Drive and research sites in EAH’s opportunity cities
Research 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 risks and develop acquisition and development strategies
Coordinate financial terms for purchase and sale agreements in affordable-housing subsidy environments
Report financing details, revenue streams, developer fees, and development-checklist approvals to the Chief Real Estate Development Officer
Establish MOUs, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, and other formal agreements without signature authority
Assist with property-purchase and financing negotiations
Monitor key performance dates under purchase agreements and manage seller relationships through closing
Develop community-acceptance strategies and deliver public presentations
Ensure local approvals and neighborhood acceptance, including submitting applications and attending hearings and neighborhood meetings
Coordinate the 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, grant sources, developers, housing organizations, public agencies, financial institutions, and community groups
Prepare and deliver presentations to planning commissions, city councils, the EAH Board of Directors, and other public venues
Represent EAH at industry conferences and seminars
Advocate for affordable housing through presentations, public-policy groups, conferences, and community meetings
Supervise, hire, train, motivate, and develop Analysts or department staff
Ensure staff compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and government regulations
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
Experience with deed-restricted affordable housing, including multi-family developments financed with Low Income Housing Tax Credits in California strongly preferred
Ability to create draft feasibility analyses covering zoning, entitlement risk, environmental risk, political risk, and predevelopment financing risk
Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Economics, or related field is desirable
Must pass criminal background check and fingerprinting requirements where applicable
Must pass drug testing within 72 hours of accepting an offer
Regular and predictable attendance
Must attend mandatory training
Must actively participate 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
Generous vacation accrual
Holiday schedule
Work schedule flexibility
15 days of vacation per year, increasing based on years of service
10 paid sick days per year
13 paid holidays
Flexible start times for REM onsite positions
Competitive salaries
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