Development Coordinator, Senior

Role Overview

• Prepare initial analysis of potential development opportunities, including scoring review, amenity identification, environmental factors, etc.
• Track development approval timelines and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure due diligence items are completed and delivered on schedule.
• Support financing partners and consultants from site control through closing while maintaining accurate development schedules.
• Coordinate and prepare financing applications, including LIHTC, RAD, HOME, CDBG, AHP, and other public and private funding sources, as required.
• Set up and monitor project budgets and construction progress, and coordinate funding draws in collaboration with LAC Construction, Finance, and external partners.
• Manage financing closing checklists and maintain accurate, up-to-date reporting in internal systems (e.g., Dealpath, Smartsheet).
• Ensure clear documentation and tracking of zoning requirements, LIHTC commitments, and financing application assumptions.
• Support cross-functional development team members with contract and proposal reviews, accounts payable coordination, and engagement with third-party partners, including architects, property managers, insurance providers, and general contractors.
• Use AI tools to support project analysis, documentation, and reporting across development workstreams, with appropriate review for accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience supporting LIHTC affordable housing development projects (applications, underwriting support, compliance tracking, or closings) is required.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and project management skills (including maintaining and executing closing checklists).
• Highly detail
• and process-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to keep development approvals and transactions on schedule.
• Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Proven ability to build strong internal relationships and work cross-functionally across peer groups.
• Commitment to LAC’s double bottom line mission—delivering appropriate investor returns while creating stable, high-quality communities for residents.
• Proficiency using AI tools to streamline research, drafting, and data organization while maintaining strong judgment and attention to detail.
• To be considered at the Coordinator level: 1–3 years relevant experience supporting real estate transactions/development (e.g., lender, investor, developer, or closing coordination) is required.
• To be considered at the Senior-Coordinator level: 4–7 years relevant experience supporting real estate transactions/development (e.g., lender, investor, developer, or closing coordination) is required.
• Associate degree or a bachelor’s degree, Legal Studies/Paralegal program, or related field with demonstrated performance and leadership in school and/or professionally (ie lender, investor, developer closing coordinator role) is required.
• Proficient in AI tools, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and immediate vesting
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous PTO, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee referral incentives
• Fun company and team-building events
• Continuous learning and development opportunities