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About MidPen At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect. We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 142 properties is home to 22,800 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity. MidPen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work® in 2025. Location: Oakland or Foster City or Watsonville POSITION OVERVIEW The Director of Housing Development is responsible for managing a team of Real Estate Development personnel including Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Associate Project Managers and/or Project Associates. The team is responsible for executing, under the guidance of the Director of Housing Development, all aspects of the development process for new construction and/or acquisition/rehabilitation projects, ensuring a financially and operationally viable development in a timely and cost-efficient manner. The Director of Housing Development is responsible for training and mentoring members of the Development Team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES   Lead a Development Team through the development process as outlined below providing strategic advice, training and guidance as appropriate to minimize MidPen’s risk, ensure adherence to MidPen standards, and fulfillment of MidPen’s mission. Site Identification & Acquisition In collaboration with other team members, the Director of Housing Development will support: Identifying sites for potential housing developments Leading site acquisition negotiations with property owners Preparing Letters of Intent to property owners Negotiating site acquisition documents Providing support and overall guidance during the land acquisition process to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and schedule Project Conceptualization & Feasibility Analysis Assist and support staff in completion of site feasibility analysis including risk review of potential transactions Review due diligence reports for potential sites and assist team in identifying potential areas of exposure for MidPen that require mitigation or re-negotiation Working with the Project Manager, review, refine and modify as necessary conceptual financial analysis for potential sites Working with the Project Manager, review refine and modify as necessary the project’s critical path schedule ensuring key project milestones can be achieved Project Financing Assist team in preparation of funding applications. Review and sign off on financing plan prior to application submittal to ensure adherence to MidPen underwriting standards Support Project Manager in closing the financing for the development, including taking the lead in negotiations with lenders an