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Title: Executive Director of Development
Report to: Chief Operating Officer
Location: DTLA
Target Start Date: Q2 - 2026
COMPANY SUMMARY
Impact Housing (IH) is a vertically integrated modular design-builder and developer headquartered in Southern California.
Our mission is to continuously evolve the world’s most sophisticated and efficient housing delivery system. We pursue this mission by reimagining every element of how multifamily projects are designed, manufactured, and built—driving down costs, shortening schedules, and expanding access to high-quality housing for the people who need it most, whether through LIHTC or unsubsidized projects.
To date this decade, the IH team has built or is actively developing close to 1,500 modular units demonstrating a scalable, repeatable path to affordability. With the capability to produce approximately 1,000 units per year today, IH is expanding to meet growing demand in San Diego, Los Angeles, and beyond.
We are now entering the next stage of our growth and strengthening every team across the company to achieve our next set of goals. We plan to manufacture and build more than 10,000 units through 2030. To accomplish this, we are implementing the Lean Standard Model company-wide; deploying AI at every level of the company; and positioning IH as a national thought leader in modular development.
The foundation for our success is firmly in place. Join us as we scale our operations, transition into a higher-capacity manufacturing facility powered by smart automation and robotics, expand our production capacity by more than 3x in the Western U.S., and prepare for future national growth.
Position Summary
This senior leadership role is responsible for directing Impact Housing’s development team in delivering projects where we serve as the sponsor and developer, utilizing our modular design-build model to design, manufacture, and construct each community. The individual in this position will oversee our vertically integrated teams to source opportunities, underwrite and finance deals, manage projects through all phases, and ensure successful delivery across LIHTC, market-rate, and other affordable housing product types.
This leader will serve as a key liaison with investors, partners, property owners, and city agencies while spearheading efforts to secure new development opportunities, manage client relationships, and lead proposal/RFP pursuits.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development & Client Relations
- Identify, prioritize, and pursue new development opportunities with investors and partners.
- Lead all project level investor reporting related to active self-development projects.
- Lead pipeline development and project sourcing for new self-development projects.
- Develop and implement strategies across development and sourcing.
- Lead RFP pursuits.
Strategic & Financial Oversight
- Consolidate and manage budgets across projects and verticals, ensuring cost control and efficiency.
- Oversee financial processes including pay requests, project billing, and cost tracking.
- Provide accurate, timely reporting of business development and project status to leadership.
Project Leadership & Execution
- Align and coordinate all vertical functions to support successful project delivery.
- Establish and manage project schedules, resources, and logistics.
- Secure permits and other required approvals.
- Monitor and manage scope, schedule, and cost changes across projects.
- Ensure compliance with codes and ordinances.
Team Leadership & Development
- Provide clear leadership, accountability, and collaboration across all teams.
- Lead cross-functional team throughout development cycle.
- Delegate tasks effectively, based on team strengths and capacity.
- Develop and implement training and best practices for project and business development functions.
- Foster a culture of quality, efficiency, and client-focused service.
Quality & Close-Out
- Lead project quality processes, ensuring strong documentation, cost management, and schedule performance.
- Manage close-out processes for smooth turnover and client satisfaction.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- 10–15 years of experience in real estate development or design-build.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role, managing cross-functional teams and client relationships.
- Demonstrated success in project delivery (budget, schedule, compliance, and quality).
- Experience in modular construction or prefabrication is strongly preferred.
Technical Knowledge & Software
- Proficiency in project management platforms (Procore, MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar).
- Strong skills in financial modeling & cost estimating tools (Excel, Timberline, Sage, or equivalent).
- Presentation and proposal development skills (PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, or equivalent).
- General knowledge of BIM/Revit and coordination tools (Navisworks, AutoCAD) is a plus.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field (required).
- Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Real Estate Development, or similar field (preferred but not mandatory).
COMPENSATION
- Competitive salary of $180,000-$200,000 – commensurate on experience
- Health benefits: Medical Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Holiday pay
- Ownership of company equity
- 401K Retirement Plan
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting, walking, standing, and working in various environmental conditions.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Impact Housing is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, complies with ADA regulations and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
POSITION IDENTIFICATION
Title: Executive Director of Development
Report to: Chief Operating Officer
Location: DTLA
Target Start Date: Q2 - 2026
COMPANY SUMMARY
Impact Housing (IH) is a vertically integrated modular design-builder and developer headquartered in Southern California.
Our mission is to continuously evolve the world’s most sophisticated and efficient housing delivery system. We pursue this mission by reimagining every element of how multifamily projects are designed, manufactured, and built—driving down costs, shortening schedules, and expanding access to high-quality housing for the people who need it most, whether through LIHTC or unsubsidized projects.
To date this decade, the IH team has built or is actively developing close to 1,500 modular units demonstrating a scalable, repeatable path to affordability. With the capability to produce approximately 1,000 units per year today, IH is expanding to meet growing demand in San Diego, Los Angeles, and beyond.
We are now entering the next stage of our growth and strengthening every team across the company to achieve our next set of goals. We plan to manufacture and build more than 10,000 units through 2030. To accomplish this, we are implementing the Lean Standard Model company-wide; deploying AI at every level of the company; and positioning IH as a national thought leader in modular development.
The foundation for our success is firmly in place. Join us as we scale our operations, transition into a higher-capacity manufacturing facility powered by smart automation and robotics, expand our production capacity by more than 3x in the Western U.S., and prepare for future national growth.
Position Summary
This senior leadership role is responsible for directing Impact Housing’s development team in delivering projects where we serve as the sponsor and developer, utilizing our modular design-build model to design, manufacture, and construct each community. The individual in this position will oversee our vertically integrated teams to source opportunities, underwrite and finance deals, manage projects through all phases, and ensure successful delivery across LIHTC, market-rate, and other affordable housing product types.
This leader will serve as a key liaison with investors, partners, property owners, and city agencies while spearheading efforts to secure new development opportunities, manage client relationships, and lead proposal/RFP pursuits.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development & Client Relations
- Identify, prioritize, and pursue new development opportunities with investors and partners.
- Lead all project level investor reporting related to active self-development projects.
- Lead pipeline development and project sourcing for new self-development projects.
- Develop and implement strategies across development and sourcing.
- Lead RFP pursuits.
Strategic & Financial Oversight
- Consolidate and manage budgets across projects and verticals, ensuring cost control and efficiency.
- Oversee financial processes including pay requests, project billing, and cost tracking.
- Provide accurate, timely reporting of business development and project status to leadership.
Project Leadership & Execution
- Align and coordinate all vertical functions to support successful project delivery.
- Establish and manage project schedules, resources, and logistics.
- Secure permits and other required approvals.
- Monitor and manage scope, schedule, and cost changes across projects.
- Ensure compliance with codes and ordinances.
Team Leadership & Development
- Provide clear leadership, accountability, and collaboration across all teams.
- Lead cross-functional team throughout development cycle.
- Delegate tasks effectively, based on team strengths and capacity.
- Develop and implement training and best practices for project and business development functions.
- Foster a culture of quality, efficiency, and client-focused service.
Quality & Close-Out
- Lead project quality processes, ensuring strong documentation, cost management, and schedule performance.
- Manage close-out processes for smooth turnover and client satisfaction.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- 10–15 years of experience in real estate development or design-build.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role, managing cross-functional teams and client relationships.
- Demonstrated success in project delivery (budget, schedule, compliance, and quality).
- Experience in modular construction or prefabrication is strongly preferred.
Technical Knowledge & Software
- Proficiency in project management platforms (Procore, MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar).
- Strong skills in financial modeling & cost estimating tools (Excel, Timberline, Sage, or equivalent).
- Presentation and proposal development skills (PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, or equivalent).
- General knowledge of BIM/Revit and coordination tools (Navisworks, AutoCAD) is a plus.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field (required).
- Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Real Estate Development, or similar field (preferred but not mandatory).
COMPENSATION
- Competitive salary of $180,000-$200,000 – commensurate on experience
- Health benefits: Medical Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Holiday pay
- Ownership of company equity
- 401K Retirement Plan
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting, walking, standing, and working in various environmental conditions.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Impact Housing is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, complies with ADA regulations and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Advanced-degree professionals qualify for EB-2 if the role requires a master's or equivalent. Document your fundraising revenue records, board-level leadership, and campaign results now, USCIS scrutinizes whether the position genuinely requires that credential tier.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Nonprofits, universities, and hospital foundations file PERM regularly for development leadership roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter Executive Director of Development openings by employers who have active green card sponsorship history, saving months of unproductive outreach.
Verify your role's prevailing wage classification early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the prevailing wage for your specific job zone and metro area before negotiations. Employers must pay at or above the certified wage throughout sponsorship, and a misclassified level can delay or derail the PERM filing.
Anticipate the PERM recruitment documentation burden
Your employer must run a federally mandated recruitment campaign and prove no qualified U.S. workers applied. Understand this before signing an offer: if your employer has never sponsored before, budget 90 to 180 days for DOL recruitment compliance alone.
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PERM filings are audited for consistency between the job duties and the education requirement. Cross-check your offer letter's duties against the O*NET occupation profile for Executive Director roles to catch mismatches before DOL submission.
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Do Executive Director of Development roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are possible depending on how the role is defined. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's degree is sufficient. Because development leadership positions vary widely across organizations, the sponsoring employer's job description and USCIS's review of the stated requirements ultimately determine classification.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status with a fixed end date. There is no annual lottery at the EB-2 or EB-3 level for most nationalities, so your case isn't subject to the randomness H-1B registrants face each spring. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years versus the H-1B's faster approval window.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for Executive Director of Development positions?
Nonprofits, universities, hospital foundations, and arts and cultural institutions are the most consistent sponsors because development leadership is a defined, recurring need in those sectors. These organizations have existing HR infrastructure for PERM filings and budgets that accommodate the legal and filing costs. Corporate foundations and community development financial institutions also sponsor, though less frequently than the nonprofit sector.
How can I find Executive Director of Development jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Executive Director of Development openings filtered specifically by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. That targeting matters because cold-applying to organizations unfamiliar with PERM sponsorship often leads to long delays or outright withdrawals after an offer is made.
Can I negotiate job duties or start date after a PERM-sponsored offer without affecting my green card case?
Significant changes to job duties after PERM certification is filed can invalidate the labor certification, because DOL approved a specific role description. Minor adjustments are lower risk, but material shifts, like adding a new programmatic portfolio or changing the reporting structure, should be reviewed by your employer's immigration counsel before any written agreement is signed.
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