Project Analyst with Affordable Housing Development Company - Deadline 11/3

Job Type: Project Analyst With Affordable Housing Development Company

Our Company: UP Development is seeking a Project Analyst to join its small, close-knit
development team. Our firm has recently been awarded several projects and is in the midst
of working on many other affordable neighborhood projects. Our portfolio includes a range of
project types, ranging from permanent supportive housing for the disabled to mixed-income
downtown communities. Our firm has active development across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and
California.

Project Analyst’s primary function is to support leadership in the creation and implementation of
housing development. The Analyst works to bring projects from the earliest phases of concept
design through financing applications. Analyst will be responsible for a number of projects at
any given time. Some of the specific tasks may include:

• Site assessments and analysis of zoning codes
• Request for Proposal and Request for Qualification responses
• Project underwriting, Financial feasibility analysis and pro forma building
• Memorandum of Understanding and Letter of Intent drafting
• Coordination with supportive service providers
• Coordination with third parties and consultants
• Qualified Allocation Plan analysis and scoring
• Assembling detailed and precise financing applications, including LIHTC, HOME,
FHLB AHP, CSH and others.

Candidates for this position should possess relevant experience and knowledge in real estate
financing and underwriting. Prior experience in housing and/or community development is a
plus. Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years’ experience are required. Candidates for this position
should have ability to be a part of a team, communicate effectively in person and in writing,
perform spreadsheet analyses, remain organized, be detail-oriented and meet deadlines, and take
initiative to exemplify motivation.

More important than specific knowledge of these various tasks is the intellect and entrepreneurial
spirit needed to juggle multiple projects and tasks at the same time and manage daily tasks while
thinking ahead. Our firm understands the insularity of the industry and will work to teach
through assignments. Our professional environment ensures an open door policy and encourages
questions and collaboration.

Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Interested individuals should send a
resume with letter of application.


UP Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2017.
Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to erin@updevelopers.com