Lincoln Avenue Communities

Associate / Sr. Associate, Regional Development (Affordable Housing/LIHTC)

Santa Monica, California, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$115kDetected 17 days ago

Project ManagementExcelResearchLeadershipCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeAccounts Payable

About the role

Our Regional Development team is growing, and we're open to candidates at either the Associate or Senior Associate level for this opportunity.
Working in a lean, highly collaborative environment, you'll contribute across every phase of the project lifecycle, partnering closely with third-party consultants and LAC's Originations, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, and Construction teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a real estate professional with exposure to affordable multifamily development who is looking to strengthen project management skills and gain hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle.

Support financing partners and consultants from site control through closing while maintaining accurate development schedules.
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).
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.
You'll help drive projects toward successful and timely closings, support strong portfolio performance, and capture lessons learned to improve execution across future developments.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Highly detail- and process-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to keep development approvals and transactions on schedule.
Demonstrated experience supporting real estate closings and/or coordinating legal documentation, with knowledge of or exposure to affordable housing development.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and project management skills (including maintaining and executing closing checklists).
Proficiency using AI tools to streamline research, drafting, and data organization while maintaining strong judgment and attention to detail.
To be considered at the Senior Associate: 5-7 years of relevant experience supporting real estate transactions/development (e.g., lender, investor, developer, or closing coordination).
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.

What We Offer The expected base salary for the role at both levels is provided below.
To determine starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate's skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity.
Associate-Level (3-5 years of experience): $105,000 - $115,000 Sr.
Associate-Level (3-5 years of experience): $95,000 - $105,000 Sr.
The expected base salary for the role at both levels is provided below.
Los Angeles Salary Band: Associate-Level (3-5 years of experience): $105,000 - $115,000 Sr.
Associate-Level (5-7 years of experience): $120,000 - $135,000 Minneapolis Salary Band: Associate-Level (3-5 years of experience): $95,000 - $105,000 Sr.

Associate-Level (5-7 years of experience): $110,000 - $125,000 Our comprehensive total rewards package offers more than just a salary.

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