Vice President of Affordable Housing Development

<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> PLK Communities is the largest locally based multifamily owner-operator in Greater Cincinnati. We own and manage more than 8,000 apartment homes across Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida, we are expanding into Tennessee, and we have more than 250 employees.We are a long-term owner. We build to hold, not to flip. We have done a LIHTC development through a joint venture, and we own and manage a 240-home LIHTC community today. Now we are building our own 4% LIHTC platform, and we need the person to lead it.Position SummaryThis person builds and runs PLK's 4% LIHTC program. You report directly to the Chief Development Officer.You will build the systems and processes, put PLK's in-house resources to work, and lead deals from site control through award, closing, and construction start. The first target is breaking ground on a PLK-led deal in 2028, then starting two projects a year, with more as the systems prove out.Whether you run a division today or are ready to lead your first, we want a proven developer who has taken 4% deals from award to construction start and knows how to set up systems and processes.ResponsibilitiesYour job is to build the systems that win tax-credit awards, get approvals and close deals, then do it again faster.Build the PlatformSet up a repeatable process for every application: templates, checklists, schedules, and standards.Use PLK's in-house architecture, construction, and land acquisition teams instead of building duplicate staff.Identify personnel gaps as the pipeline grows and fill them only where needed.Win Awards and ApprovalsOwn the application calendar with each state housing finance agency, starting with Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, with Florida and other markets to follow.Lead 4% bond and LIHTC applications from preapplication through the 42(m) letter and final award.Secure local approvals, including zoning, site plan, and public