Developer Division Manager

Developer Division Manager

Salary

$120,384.00 - $173,352.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6938(CP5)

Department

Housing

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

11/14/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Boulder County Housing Department is seeking to hire a Developer Division Manager. The Developer Division Manager is a manager-level classification in the construction project management series. The Developer Division Manager will manage highly complex, high-risk capital construction projects for county structures or infrastructure. The role requires advanced project management skills and expertise in innovative design and construction techniques, alternative contracting methods, and coordination of large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position will work out of 518 Coffman Street, Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $120,384.00 - $146,868.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of November 30th
• First Round Interviews: Week of December 7th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of December 14th
• Reference Check: Week of December 14th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

Development & Project Management

• Support affordable housing development activities through analytical, technical, and administrative work
• Issue RFPs, RFQs, bids, and scopes of work; collaborate with finance and procurement teams on contracting
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
• Interface with contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, and other professionals
• Process and track budgets and timelines
• Conduct timely follow-up through the land use and development review process
• Coordinate architectural, engineering, legal, permitting, and entitlement tasks
• Maintain working knowledge of site control documents, design packages, loan agreements, equity documents, and partnership agreements
• Track compliance requirements and submit reports to federal, state, local, and private funders

Grant Writing & Funding

• Lead grant proposals and applications for new and existing funding opportunities
• Assist in preparing budgets for financing applications, grants, tax credits, and public funding sources
• Work closely with finance staff to monitor budgets connected to grant awards

Partner & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, funders, and community groups
• Represent BCHA at meetings, outreach events, and public processes
• Prepare professional presentations for funders, local governments, and community stakeholders
• Ensure engagement processes center equity and representation of diverse voices throughout project development

Organizational Collaboration

• Support preparation of Board materials, reports, and internal project communications
• Work collaboratively with finance, operations, maintenance, communications, and policy teams
• Participate in training, professional development, and county wide initiatives

Other Duties

• Participate in industry organizations
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• 9 (nine) years of combined education and experience in a related field

AND

• 1 (one) year of supervisory experience

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience in affordable housing development
• Knowledge of LIHTC, tax exempt bonds, and federal/state/local affordable housing finance programs
• Experience applying green building standards and sustainable practices in new development or rehabilitation
• Experience working with diverse project teams, funders, government agencies, and community members
• Experience incorporating community priorities into project design and development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Highly proficient in grant writing, marketing, and communicating complex information clearly
• Skilled in equitable community engagement practices
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through
• Excellent critical thinking and sound judgment
• Ability to identify and address customer and stakeholder needs effectively
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical documents, regulations, and design materials
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Works well independently and as part of a collaborative team

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

• Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.

• Additional Benefits include

• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements

• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave

• Breast feeding friendly-work environment

• Infants-at-work policy

• Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!

• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program

• Employee Assistance Program

• PERA 401k

• Social Security retirement plans

• Additional Life and Disability Insurance

• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance

• County-paid tuition assistance

• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Free EcoPass

• Hospital Indemnity

• ID Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

• Generous paid time off

• Holidays

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther Kings Birthday January

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Indigenous Peoples Day

• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day November

• Friday after Thanksgiving*

• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)

• Christmas Day

• New Year's Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)

• Vacation

• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire

• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.

• Medical

• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

• PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary

• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%

• The District Attorney's Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving

Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.

01

Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of 9 (nine) years of combined education and experience in a related field and 1 (one) year of supervisory experience.

02

Tell us about a development project you supported from early planning through permitting or construction. What was your role, and what steps did you take to move the project forward?

03

Describe a time when you had to interpret or apply an affordable housing regulation or funding requirement. How did you ensure compliance?

04

Share an example of how you communicated technical or complex information to a community group, project partner, or internal team. What made your communication effective?

05

What does diversity mean to you?

06

What do you see as the most challenging aspect of a diverse working environment? What steps have you taken to meet this challenge?

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org