Housing Construction and Development Coordinator - Utah Housing Corporation

Join Utah Housing Corporation as a Housing Construction and Development Coordinator in West Valley City!

Are you enthusiastic about making a tangible impact on communities across Utah? Do you have a knack for organizing complex projects and a keen eye for financial detail? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to shape the future of affordable housing.

As a Housing Construction and Development Coordinator at Utah Housing Corporation, you will be at the heart of transforming housing development projects from concept to completion. This dynamic role involves overseeing housing development production, lending, and construction management, emphasizing meticulous organization and financial acumen. Your expertise in financial administration, project management, and risk management will be pivotal in driving successful outcomes and enhancing community living across Utah.

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $71,052 to $127,899 per year, depending on experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions to Utah Retirement Systems (URS), 401(k), 457 plan, IRA, and Roth IRA, along with medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, you will enjoy contributions to an HSA, flexible spending accounts, group term life insurance, and group accident insurance. For your wellness, we provide access to an onsite fitness center, a 1.6-mile walking path, 30 minutes of paid exercise time daily, an employee assistance program (EAP), and a wellness program. You will also benefit from LinkedIn Learning access and a hybrid work schedule for optimal work-life balance, plus twelve paid holidays each year.

As our Housing Construction and Development Coordinator, you will manage development and construction functions for small-scale single family and multifamily housing developments throughout Utah. Working closely with Financial Services and our development team, you will oversee financial liabilities and assist with preparing security instruments. Your responsibilities will also include assisting the Housing Development Manager with program development, making recommendations to streamline processes, and mitigating risks related to lending and construction. You will be involved in managing construction loan administration, making funding recommendations, and ensuring timely and on-budget delivery of housing projects.

You will play a crucial role in preparing underwriting documents and due diligence recommendations, coordinating pre-development functions, and ensuring timely approvals and permits. Supervising bid proposals, bid analysis, review, negotiation, and contract award processes for housing development programs will be part of your duties, along with ensuring compliance with construction contract terms and Utah lien laws. Additionally, you will review Community Fund proposals, prepare executive summaries, coordinate grant agreements, disbursements, and closings, and, as needed, drive a Utah Housing vehicle.

The ideal candidate will hold a four-year college degree in a relevant field and have at least eight years of full-time professional experience focused on housing development, construction management, or related areas. A strong understanding of legal concepts related to contracts, development, utility, municipal requirements, and project management is essential.

A Utah general contractor license is preferred but not required. Proficiency in relevant software, effective communication of complex directives, and a high degree of professional conduct are key. Strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality, and travel as needed are also required.

The Housing Construction and Development Coordinator benefits from a flexible full-time schedule with alternate Fridays off.

Founded in 1975, Utah Housing Corporation is dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions through innovation, finance, and unwavering integrity. As a self-supporting entity, we pride ourselves on being one of the nation's leading state housing finance agencies, delivering vital resources for homebuyers and developers alike.

If you are excited about this opportunity to drive impactful change in housing development, we want to hear from you! Complete our quick, 3-minute mobile-friendly application today and start your journey with us.