Housing Development Analyst

Housing Development Analyst

SA Housing Trust

Creating & Preserving Affordable Housing in San Antonio

The San Antonio Housing Trust creates and preserves housing that is affordable, accessible, attainable, and sustainable. We provide financial solutions while facilitating strategic partnerships with affordable housing related charities, social enterprises, and builders. This creates a path that builds and sustains neighborhoods, empowers residents, and provides for positive equitable outcomes.

OUR CORE VALUES

Compassion: Our empathy toward our residents leads us into action

Equity: We strive for fairness and justice as we create housing opportunities that account for the different histories, challenges, and needs of the residents in San Antonio.

Innovation: We bring a mindset of continuous improvement to all our work

Agility: We are flexible in our approach, bringing responsive and dynamic solutions

Integrity: We affirm there is strength in honesty and transparency

• Under the direction of the Director of Development, the Development Analyst is part of a cross-functional team that will be responsible for assisting and managing components of development and rehabilitation projects in our partnership pipeline. This may include projects being developed directly by SAHT; however, the focus will be to facilitate multi-family development partnerships, including initial application, evaluation, structuring, board approval, closing, and construction monitoring of the assets. The Development Analyst will work on tasks related to the development of multi-family housing and other mission-driven real estate development projects. This position reports directly to the Director of Development.
• Track and monitor the submission of all application package materials, creating physical and digital records for new transactions.
• Ensure coordination of development checklists and processes while maintaining pipeline reports to reflect key deal terms and milestone dates.
• Responsible for collaborating with other members of the Real Estate Development Team and preparing any documentation required from SAHT entities to ensure that critical dates are met for application submission for bond allocations, tax credit allocations, construction/permanent project financing, and any city/state funding for financing gaps.
• Performs a variety of organizational tasks, including but not limited to, preparation and distribution of correspondence, calendar and scheduling, and meeting coordination.
• Cost tracking and analysis related to project costs, including processing/monitoring draw requests and change orders.
• Track and monitor development schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate reporting requirements for existing grants and other public sources of funds.
• Schedule meetings and conference calls as directed and prepare meeting materials and minutes of meetings to document follow-up activities and responsible parties.
• Ensure that standardized development files are organized, maintained, and updated.
• Maintain standard forms and templates.
• Prepare project reports and presentations to internal committees, investors, lenders, partners, and community groups.
• Assist in obtaining bids and proposals from vendors and contractors for assigned projects.
• Assist in the analysis of initial and revised development proposals and proformas to determine financial feasibility and compliance with SAHT’s five-year plan and development policies.
• Assist in the Construction monitoring process including processing monthly draws, forecasts, and contractor pay applications.
• Conduct post-construction lesson learned discussion.
• Assist in the project handover to include to SAHT’s Asset Management team including the preparation of internal memos and trailing documents.
• Attends construction draw meetings at the site with general contractor, architect, and development partners.
• Provides staff support to the Leadership team as needed.

Education

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in Real Estate Development, Finance, Construction Management or a related field.

Three (3) years of experience preferred in development of multi-family residential, commercial development, or related fields. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for experience. This individual should be capable of conducting a financial analysis of multifamily development/rehabilitation projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, with the ability to collect, manage, and analyze information.
• Outstanding presentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and technical skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• The candidate should be capable of working in an environment with continually changing priorities and objectives.
• Ability to support multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands.
• Strong work ethic and ability to be flexible and multi-task and team player attitude.
• An unwavering desire to be a part of a team that understands that giving back to your community is a priority.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, walking, or standing to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are in an office environment. Some local travel may be required.

OTHER Requirements

Texas Class “C” Drivers License at the time of placement and insurable by a liability insurance carrier.

Salary

The San Antonio Housing Trust is offering a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. SAHT offers a health and benefit stipend; a generous retirement plan; and annual, personal, and wellness leave. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements.

This position is open until filled.

Please note:

Under the Texas Public Information Act, information from your resume may be subject to public disclosure. The San Antonio Housing Trust Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.