Vice President of Development Greater Raleigh, NC Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Development to provide strategic leadership and oversee an affordable housing development portfolio, including new construction, acquisitions and rehabilitation, preservation, and rural development transactions. The role focuses on advancing projects from feasibility through financial closing and transition to construction and post-close asset management. Responsibilities include managing portfolio priorities, schedules, budgets, forecasts, transaction execution, and risk; leading and developing the department; and partnering with finance, legal, construction, and external stakeholders. The Vice President will oversee funding applications, negotiations, design and permitting coordination, closing requirements, and project handoffs, while providing executive leadership with clear, timely reporting. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business, construction, urban planning, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred. At least 10 years of progressive affordable housing development experience, including senior leadership and oversight of complex transactions, is required. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, public financing, underwriting, entitlements, and regulatory requirements; acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation experience is also required, with rural development program experience preferred. Strong team leadership, negotiation, financial acumen, analytical judgment, executive communication, organization, and collaboration skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management and reporting systems.

Hiring Company

Harmony Housing Affordable Development