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Sr. Project Manager
(Affordable Housing)
Locations:
Watsonville
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the development process for new construction and/or acquisition/rehabilitation projects, ensuring a financially and operationally viable development in a timely and cost-efficient manner. The Senior Project Manager is also responsible for training and mentoring interns and less experienced development staff.
Supervision
This position requires a high degree of autonomy and good judgment. The position reports to the Development Manager and/or the Director of Development.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Site Identification & Acquisition:
Identify sites for potential housing developments
Assist in site acquisition negotiations with property owners
Project Conceptualization & Feasibility Analysis:
Identify and test the physical and financial feasibility of potential development opportunities
Perform due diligence
Prepare a development schedule
Internal Coordination:
Initiate and maintain coordination with all internal stakeholder departments
Ensure that the building program, financing plan, and operating budget/reserves meet MPHC standards
Schedule and budget changes are communicated in a timely manner
Project Financing:
Obtain and close financing for the development, including taking the lead in negotiations
o Prepare and submit financing packages
o Clearly document loan and partnership terms for file and for approval
o Create and maintain up-to-date proformas that accurately reflect the project budget and financing plan
Manage Entitlements & Permit Process:
Apply for and obtain required government permits and approvals
o Manage a team of design consultants through the process of obtaining planning approvals
o Manage the community acceptance process
o In consultation with Construction Dept., manage the building permit process
Lead Project Development Team:
Lead a development team, including architects, engineers, contractors, attorneys, and other consultants through the development process
o Lead the design process
o Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and monitor contracts
o Monitor project costs and schedule through construction, in consultation with Construction & Facilities Dept.
Represent Mid-Peninsula:
Represent the corporation before public bodies as needed
Network with appropriate groups and individuals
Develop and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external entities
Provide technical assistance to other non-profit organizations
Represent the organization at public hearings and other speaking engagements
Project Close-out & Transition to Operations:
Prepare project summary and execute file transfer to central files
Mentoring & Training:
Mentor and train interns and less experienced project management staff
o Be available for advice and meetings, and to review work as needed
o Conduct formal group trainings
o Help to develop systems and written procedures for the department
Other:
Perform related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be entrepreneurial and be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Graduate or Professional degree in Urban Planning, Community Development, Architecture or related fields with an emphasis on real estate development or commensurate experience.
At least five years prior development experience.
Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, Local, and Private sources of financing for low-income housing.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated skill in making effective presentations at public forums and facilitating community group discussions.
Strong negotiating skills and sound political judgment.
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to prepare in-depth financial feasibility analyses, conduct research, and prepare narrative reports and proposals
Knowledge of real estate and tax law as it pertains to the development of low income housing
Proven ability to work effectively with lenders, investors, public officials, and low-income tenants.
Familiarity with standard architectural and construction practices and demonstrated ability to supervise effectively the design and construction of at least two low income housing developments in coordination with the Construction Manager.
Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Project and the ability to develop standard internal tax credit proformas and to train other staff in their use.
Ability to work in fast-moving, flexible environment.
Commitment to the goals and mission of the organization.
Related experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the specific qualifications described above.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Electronic resumes and cover letters are preferred and can be sent to:
jobs@midpen-housing.org
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Human Resources - Recruiting
303 Vintage Park Drive, Suite #250
Foster City, CA 94404
http://www.midpen-housing.org/career.php
