Real Estate Development Green Card Jobs

A career at SupportWorks Housing, Virginia Supportive Housing is a choice. We are here because we are driven to make a difference. We serve our most vulnerable neighbors by removing the barriers that have prevented them from maintaining stable housing, health, and wellness. We meet people where they are and treat them with dignity and respect. We support them through their unique challenges and traumas resulting from homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We give them support even when they don't know they need it. We don't give up.

This work can be hard, but the impact is real. If you are committed, caring and resilient and looking to make a difference, a career at SupportWorks is for you.

The Role: Real Estate Development Officer, Norfolk, VA

You'll play a pivotal role in driving the successful development of affordable residential communities. You'll have project management and administrative responsibilities: conducting due diligence, securing financing and tax credits, coordinating with architects and construction teams, overseeing construction administration, and ensuring smooth project closeouts. You'll collaborate closely with the Senior Real Estate Development Officer and Director of Real Estate Development to deliver high-quality affordable multifamily developments.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support project management tasks for new and existing real estate development projects in partnership with the Real Estate Development team.
• Conduct property due diligence, engaging third-party consultants (e.g., environmental specialists, appraisers, attorneys) as needed.
• Manage procurement activities in line with organizational policies and maintain a detailed pre-development budget.
• Establish and maintain a pre-development budget, completing grant and loan applications as required.
• Complete grant and funding applications for construction and permanent financing and report on funding as required.
• Collaborate on real estate transactions and closings, including reviewing contracts and legal documentation.
• Oversee construction-related processes, including bid coordination, reviewing submittals and change orders, and addressing RFIs.
• Assist with resident relocation efforts during rehabilitation projects, ensuring timely communication and proper documentation.
• Coordinate the delivery of as-built plans, maintenance and warranty manuals, track warranty claims, and manage project close-out handoffs to relevant departments.
• Implement and document post-occupancy reviews for completed projects.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for project records.
• Participate in agency-sponsored training, events, and required travel for project-related activities.

What You'll Bring to SupportWorks:

• Master's degree and a minimum of two years of experience in multifamily real estate development OR equivalent education and experience with a strong background in real estate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional organizational, written, verbal, and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of real estate development and finance (preferred).
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
• Notary Public designation licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Capacity to work remotely when necessary.

What We Offer: A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans starting after one month of employment. Short term/long term disability and life insurance at no cost, plus voluntary life insurance. An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and a 403b retirement plan with a company match. A generous PTO plan including vacation, sick and personal days, and 13 paid holidays!