At Self-Help Enterprises (SHE), we believe that stable housing is the foundation for strong families and thriving communities. As a Single-Family Housing Development Manager, you will play a vital role in advancing SHE’s mission by helping bring high-quality, affordable homeownership opportunities to communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley.

In this role, you will manage and support a diverse portfolio of planning, entitlement, and construction projects, including single-family subdivisions, infill new construction, land use and mapping projects, and the redevelopment of tax-default properties. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will help guide projects from early planning through construction while navigating complex predevelopment and regulatory challenges.

Responsibilities:

· Lead the planning, entitlement, design, and construction phases of single-family housing projects.

· Oversee subdivision developments, infill construction, redevelopment of tax-default properties, and land use/mapping initiatives

· Coordinate critical path schedules and major deliverables to keep projects on track and within budget

· Serve as the primary point of contact with city and county planning, public works, and building departments

· Guide projects through plan check, entitlement, and approval processes

· Present projects at Planning Commission, City Council, and community meetings

· Coordinate with jurisdictions and regulatory agencies to ensure land use and zoning compliance

· Review civil, architectural, and landscape plans for consistency with entitlements, agency standards, and SHE guidelines

· Help resolve predevelopment and construction challenges that affect feasibility or timelines

· Manage easements, flood zone challenges, lot line adjustments, mapping, surveying, and accessibility (ADA) consideration

· Support development of broadband, Wi-Fi, dry utility, and renewable energy standards

· Contribute to housing specifications, product evaluations, and cost-effective, sustainable design solutions

· Prepare and review scopes of work, RFPs, and bid packages

· Lead bid processes, evaluate proposals, and make award recommendations

· Coordinate closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, contractors, and other consultants

· Work collaboratively with Development, New Homes, and Finance teams

· Oversee the work of the single-family development team, including task prioritization and staff assignments

· Maintain internal tracking tools, reports, and Board documentation

· Assist with lot pricing recommendations and other development budget tools

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Planning, Design, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Strong working knowledge of planning, architecture, engineering, and general construction principles.

· Strong working knowledge of the subdivision map act, entitlements, and permitting.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Adobe products and design or development software is a plus.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to work effectively as both a leader and a collaborative member of a cross-functional team.

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