Position Summary
AMTEX Multi-Housing LLC, a developer of affordable, market rate and student housing, is
seeking a Senior Development Manager to undertake the development of affordable housing for
families, seniors and people with special needs. Primary job responsibilities will be to
coordinate, implement, and manage activities related to affordable housing development
throughout the State of Texas. Development includes the acquisition of land, performing all tasks
necessary to conduct feasibility analysis, obtaining entitlements, preparing proformas and
applications to obtain all necessary project financing, and coordinating with a team of design and
engineering professionals to obtain all required permits to start construction. Candidate will be
also be responsible for managing a same team of project managers. This position will work out
of our Dallas, TX office in a fast-paced work environment.
Applicant should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and five 5-10 years on the job
experience in real estate development with an emphasis in multi-family housing and/or
affordable housing development project management. OR a Master’s degree in real estate, city
and regional planning, business, finance, public policy, architecture or a related field and 3-8
years of experience in affordable housing. The candidate must be able to demonstrate
experience in taking projects from acquisition, through financing, construction completion and
into operations. Candidates should be able to demonstrate this experience on multiple specific
developments. Experience in new construction Section 42 housing in the State of Texas and/or
4% Bond transactions a plus.
Candidates should be skilled with the MS Office Suite (including Microsoft Project, Microsoft
Excel), and recognize that detail-oriented tasks are critical to a business’ long-term success.
Responsibility for project success begins with Land Acquisition sign off and extends through the
receipt of 8609’s. Senior Development Management responsibilities are listed below.
This position reports to a Senior Management Team Member.
Responsibilities
• Leadership role in Dallas office Managing other Project Managers.
• Analyze sites for potential development opportunities based on the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs QAP and local funding opportunities.
• Perform site inspections and due diligence, evaluating and highlighting opportunities and
risks.
• Organize, negotiate, coordinate, document and facilitate project partnership and land
escrow closings.
• Manage and motivate a development team comprised of: Acquisition Manger, Project
Manager, Preconstruction Manager, Asset Manager, Construction Manager, and Project
Accountant.
• Direct closing of acquisition, public agency, and construction financing.
• Manage efficiently tasks necessary to obtain entitlements, including neighborhood design
meetings, submission of entitlement applications, attendance at public hearings, and ongoing coordination of the project design team.
• Provide input on project design development and make sure project plans and
specifications are received by various AMTEX Departments in a timely manner.
• Prepare and be proficient in project proformas and conduct feasibility analysis.
• Represent the organization and speak publicly at City Council Meetings, Planning
Commission Meetings, and County Commissioner Court Meetings.
• Research and identify financing sources.
• Formulate and execute strategy for successful project funding applications to local, state,
and federal agencies.
• Formulate and execute strategy for successful applications in response to Requests for
Proposals (RFPs).
• Monitor and prepare project budgets, cash flow projections, and project schedules.
• Secure architectural, construction and other project approvals from planning and building
departments and other regulatory agencies.
• Promote the highest quality development that reinforces AMTEX’s commitment to longterm viability.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing interaction with Asset Management Department to ensure
long term quality.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing cordial professional relationships with outside entities and
various stakeholders.
• Attend interdepartmental meetings and general AMTEX meetings as required, including
the corporate office in Agoura Hills, CA.
• Monthly/Annual reporting of on project financials and projected profitability.
• Undertake any other projects or tasks as may be assigned.
Job Characteristics
Education and Experience:
Experience required in: land acquisitions; entitlements; Section 42 project financing; closing of
acquisition and construction financing.
Abilities:
• Experience managing team members.in the office.
• Proficient in affordable housing financial feasibility analysis for both 4% and 9%
TDHCA requirements.
• High degree of independence, motivation, accountability and communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity in managing land use planning and project financing/feasibility.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly learn local approval and entitlement process.
• Skillful in assessing financial feasibility using a variety of funding sources.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment with time-sensitive material.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team to work effectively.
Position Location and Travel:
• Position based in Dallas, TX.
• May require some travel throughout the State of Texas, primarily to Houston and Austin.
• A criminal background check and review of current driving record may be required.
Job Benefits:
• Salary – DOE
• Health/Dental/Chiropractic coverage available for individual after three months.
Dependents can be covered at employee’s expense.
• Life Insurance
• 401k participation with matching up to 5% of your base salary or $7000, whichever is
less. Match for 2024 will be made in Feb. 2025.
• Three weeks’ leave (vacation, personal, sick) for the first six years. Four weeks’ leave
thereafter.
• Nine paid holidays
• Bonus based on individual and company performance after FYE.
Applications:
• No phone calls, please
• Please email a cover letter and resume to recruitment@AMCALhousing.com
AMTEX Multi-Housing, LLC
The AMCAL/AMTEX group of Companies, one of the Nation’s leading housing development companies
is developing quality rental and ownership residential properties throughout California and Texas
including Affordable Housing, Luxury Apartment Housing and Student Housing. The Company was
founded in 1978. An affiliated company, AMTEX Construction LLC builds all of AMTEX projects in
Texas. For more information, visit our website at www.amcalhousing.com. AMCAL/AMTEX Multi-Housing is an equal opportunity employer.