Development Coordinator bei CDC

Description

The Development Coordinator plays a key support role within the Development Team at The Commonwealth Companies, assisting both the Development and Closing teams across a variety of affordable housing projects. This role provides operational, administrative, and coordination support to ensure efficient progress from project identification through closing. The Development Coordinator collaborates with internal departments and external stakeholders including lenders, investors, housing agencies, and consultants.

This position will work closely across all Commonwealth departments and external partners including investors, lenders, housing agencies and consulting professional.

Development Support Responsibilities

· Assist Regional Developers with identifying and evaluating potential development sites, including site searches and initial data gathering.

· Support the preparation of funding applications, RFPs, and proposals for public and private financing sources.

· Conduct early-stage due diligence including research on zoning, market conditions, utility access, title, and environmental factors.

· Prepare and maintain financial models and feasibility analyses under the guidance of the Development team.

· Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Construction, Design, Asset Management) to gather required project information.

· Organize and track documentation needed for development submissions and approvals.

Closing Support Responsibilities

· Support the Closing Director with gathering, organizing, and submitting due diligence documentation to lenders and investors.

· Maintain and track progress on closing checklists across multiple projects to ensure timelines are met.

· Coordinate third-party reports such as environmental reviews, appraisals, and market studies as required for closings.

· Assist with compiling and distributing signature packets for internal and external parties as closings approach.

· Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to follow up on required documentation or signatures.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, finance, or a related field preferred

· Work experience in affordable housing (LIHTC), real estate development; or work experience in a related field such as commercial lending, housing agency, accounting, or paralegal. 

· Strong analytical skills with ability to communicate effectively in writing. 

· Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel 

· Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate across teams

· Some travel by car and plane to project locations possible