Director, Construction Resyndication

April Housing

Director of Construction leading project management for affordable housing at April Housing. Overseeing budgets, schedules, and team collaboration in a dynamic work environment.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Colorado, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The successful candidate must possess the drive and energy to execute on the responsibilities outlined above.
The candidate must have substantial real estate transaction experience and will ideally have a background in affordable housing and investments/(re)development.
Secure pricing from select GCs on developments.
Confirm local Jurisdiction (AHJ) permitting process and any other requirements.
Walk site with A/E teams and GCs.
Develop internal historical construction costs by state – work with Development project managers, asset managers, and capital expenditure teams to establish initial construction scope/ budget; lead scoping and budgeting phase with the GC.
Secure as-built plans (from site, files, or 3rd party vendor).
Coordinate and review schematic plans.
Review QAP and design standards – coordinate incorporation into plan set.
Develop initial SOW – narrative along with A/E plans.
Coordinate on-site DD and review, Phase I, Market Study, Appraisal, Zoning, PNA/PCA, ACM, Surveys, Accessibility reports.
Negotiate contracts as needed for GC, civil, architect, and other consultants.
Develop preliminary schedule and unit turns; coordinate with relocation teams.
Review all financing documents for construction-related requirements and coordinate approvals.
Lead on site visits with GCs and A/E team to ensure quality, address issues, and maintaining schedule.
Track and forecast change orders against budget and provide alternates – cost review/recommendations.
Provide regular reports and updates on budget and schedule.
Assist in the tenant outreach process and provide support for meetings/events as needed.
Coordinate with lenders/equity to ensure timing review and payments to GCs and other vendors.
Collect partial and full lien waivers each month review for progress against schedule.
Support relocation efforts by monitoring and enforcing project schedule.
Coordinate preparation of substantial completion forms.
Coordinate with GC for final permit closeouts.
Prepare and assemble Construction Closeout Documentation (final lien waivers, manuals, G704, permits).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Facilities Management, Real Estate, or related field).
7-10 years’ experience working in construction and project management where project planning, estimating, construction monitoring, and reporting of full development life cycle, with at least two years’ experience in affordable housing (LIHTC) acquisition/rehabilitation projects.
Direct experience managing renovation projects.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Strong meeting organization and facilitation skills.
Analytical, flexible, adaptable, with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Technical proficiencies in industry-standard project management tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft office.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
retirement savings plan
paid holidays
paid time off (PTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

real estate transaction experienceaffordable housingconstruction cost estimationbudgetingcontract negotiationproject schedulingconstruction monitoringdevelopment life cyclerenovation project managementSOW development

Soft Skills

communication skillsmeeting organizationfacilitation skillsanalytical skillsflexibilityadaptabilitycollaboration skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in ArchitectureBachelor’s degree in Project ManagementBachelor’s degree in Facilities ManagementBachelor’s degree in Real Estate