Bachelor's degree in planning, public administration, housing development, or related field.
3-4 years of experience in housing development finance, project management, or community development.
Funding and Finance Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Valid driver's license required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
Implement housing development goals and policies to meet strategic objectives.
Administer housing components of the Consolidated Plan and collaborate with finance and legal departments.
Coordinate project schedules and priorities with City resources.
Prepare applications for federal, state, and local funding assistance and negotiate financing.
Conceptualize and implement real estate deals that align with the City's housing strategy.
Partner with non-profits and developers to negotiate and review proposals.
Analyze financial information and market conditions for project feasibility.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
Collaborative work environment with city officials and community partners.
Engagement in meaningful projects that impact affordable housing.
Potential for local travel to various city sites and meetings.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Housing Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a broad range of strategic housing development and redevelopment projects. The Housing Project Manager will implement the City's strategic housing development projects as well as identify, research, and pursue new strategic housing development opportunities and funding sources related to affordable through executive housing. This position will report to the Housing Development Manager.
Experience, Education, and Skills
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in planning, public administration, housing development (including knowledge of LIHTC, HUD Housing Programs, real estate transactions, etc), or related field.
Three to four (3-4) years of professional level experience in housing development finance, project management, residential housing occupancy or construction, and/or community development / planning.
Funding and Finance Certification from Neighborworks and/or Rental Housing Development Certification from Grow America or ability to become certified within 12 months.
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,
AND
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of principles and practices of income eligibility, affordable housing occupancy / management, and development.
Knowledge of research methods, best practices, and sources of information related to affordable housing development.
Knowledge of frameworks for affordable housing finance.
Knowledge of laws underlying general plans, environmental assessment, zoning, and land divisions.
Knowledge of principles of architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate.
Knowledge of principles of budget and contract management.
Knowledge of general computer principles and applications; computer operations including spreadsheet, database, and project management software applications.
Ability to implement new housing development programs and projects related to strategic housing development.
Ability to effectively negotiate complex professional relationships, funding packages, legal agreements, and contracts.
Ability to identify, coordinate, and resolve a wide variety of interests in the development of affordable housing.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
Effectively problem-solve and resolve conflicts.
Ability to set up and perform basic spreadsheet and database functions on a personal computer.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with City officials, other governmental agencies, citizens, and the public.
Essential Functions
Implements the Housing Solutions Department planning and development program goals, objectives, policies, and priorities to achieve the City's long- and short-term strategic and investment housing goals.
Administers the housing components of the Consolidated Plan for the City's CDBG and HOME funding and the City's Housing for All Strategic Housing Plan, including working collaboratively with the City's Finance Department and City Attorney's Office.
Coordinates development priorities and schedules projects in coordination with City resources to accomplish established strategic goals.
Prepares program applications for federal (CDBG & HOME), state (Prop 123, DOH, etc.), and local financial assistance through multiple competitive funding cycles and participates in negotiations with funding sources to finance acquisition, construction, resyndication, and rehabilitation of affordable housing.
Creatively conceptualizes and implements complex real estate deals for affordable housing developments that align with City "Housing for All" strategic goal.
Works in partnership with non-profits, investors, and public / private development firms to construct, negotiate, and review development proposals and agreements.
Analyzes complex financial information and market conditions.
Evaluates projects in reference to compliance with local codes and State and Federal housing regulations.
Performs feasibility and pre-construction planning for subsidizing housing acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation.
Acts as owner's representative during affordable housing design, engineering, and construction, including managing consultants / contractors, budget management, conducting inspections, and making recommendations to leadership for decision-making.
Fully integrates City resources to amplify housing investments by forging cross-departmental synergy for the benefit of residents of affordable communities in the areas of accessibility, equity, green building, climate and energy goals, and reducing the digital divide.
Performs program development, evaluation, and management assistance functions as needed to support Housing Solutions Department development.
Represents the City strategic housing development matters and participate in numerous public meetings.
Assists in the preparation of agenda items for the City Council, Housing for All Advisory Board, and other committees, commissions, and boards involved in housing development.
Participates in strategic planning for affordable through executive housing programs.
Serves on City committees, task forces, and other efforts as needed to represent Housing Solutions affordable through executive housing development goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Travel
Category A-Standard Local Travel: This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work Environment
Subject to working alone and/or with groups and/or attends meetings.
Conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settings.
Frequent interruptions.
Frequent contact with the public in person, via email, and via telephone, sometimes while facing adverse or confrontational situations with internal / external customers.
Exposure to occasionally excessive noise levels in an open office environment.
Subject to driving personal vehicle for business purposes.
Physical Requirements
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Minimal physical effort that is primarily sedentary.
