Salary : $99,257.60 - $142,084.80 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-UNSP-02167
Department: Planning and Economic Development
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 11/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
About the PositionJoin the City of Saint Paul's Housing division as part of the multifamily housing team, supporting the development and preservation of housing in our community. This position performs expert-level work financing complex multifamily housing projects, including new construction, rehabilitation, and refinancing. Working with developers from concept through completion, this role guides project planning, financing, and implementation while ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
Key responsibilities include:- Manage complex multifamily housing projects from initial concept through financing, closing, construction, and completion, ensuring projects align with City housing goals, plans, and policies.
- Structure and evaluate project financing, including reviewing development proposals, analyzing financial feasibility, preparing loan recommendations, and negotiating terms and conditions for new construction, rehabilitation, and refinancing projects.
- Build and coordinate project partnerships with developers, lenders, legal counsel, community organizations, and other stakeholders to resolve challenges and move projects forward.
- Ensure regulatory and program compliance by reviewing project documentation, monitoring financing requirements, identifying risks, and coordinating resolution of complex legal and compliance issues.
- Coordinate project activities and communicate progress by establishing priorities, supporting work planning, providing guidance and support to less experienced staff, and preparing clear reports and presentations for city leadership, public officials, and community audiences.
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Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Position RequirementsA Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related field, and two years of experience as a .
Some positions in this class may require reading, writing, and speaking fluently in a language other than English. Refer to the Job Announcement for specific language information.
How to Apply - Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload the following required document(s) via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without the document(s) attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
Learn more about our Hiring ProcessOpen Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening:This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying with education.
Human Resources Contact Information: Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
E-mail:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
City Paid Benefits - Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
Optional Benefits - Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
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Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education?
- High School diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- None
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Which of the following represents the number of years of experience as a Senior Project manager or equivalent. Equivalent experience means performing advanced professional work independently managing complex development, real estate, housing, or capital projects. The experience requirement is based on full-time paid work experience. Full-time employment is defined as 40 hours per week.
- Two years but not more than three.
- Three years but not more than four.
- Four years but not more than five.
- Five years but not more than six.
- Six or more years of experience.
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Please describe your experience utilizing affordable housing financing tools - such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Tax Increment Financing (TIF), revenue bonds, and other local, state, or federal funding sources - to structure and close complex multifamily housing projects.
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Describe your proficiency in preparing complex reports and presenting the information at a public hearing or community interest group. Please include your role, responsibilities, and length of time performing such work.
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Describe your experience leading and coordinating a team project. What challenges did you face? What was the outcome of the project?
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- LinkedIn
- Facebook
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.
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