Job Announcement
Job Announcement 20260283 Redevelopment & Revitalization Manager
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: External Services
Division: Planning Development Services
2026 Hiring Range: $9,990 - $11,100/month
2027 Proposed Pay Plan Hiring Range: $10,290 - $11,433/month
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, some weekends and nights required
Regular Full-time with Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension
Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term
Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and
Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition
Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please
apply as soon as possible.
This is a fixed-term position expected to end 12/31/2030.
Definition:
Under the direction of the City Manager's Office (CMO), the Redevelopment & Revitalization
Manager position is responsible for implementing the City's redevelopment projects and
programs and supporting economic development programs. A particular emphasis is placed on
recruiting and facilitating new real estate investment in established redevelopment districts,
urban renewal areas and other targeted areas of the city. This position manages redevelopment
and urban renewal projects including structuring public/private partnerships. This position
serves as the economic development coordinator for the City, administering several economic
development contracts, administering economic development incentives and coordinating
ongoing business development in the community. Coordinates with economic partners on
efforts to provide business support and administers programs associated with said contracts for
economic development including loan and grant programs.
Principal Duties:
Longmont Urban Renewal Authority (LURA)
• Able to support the Director of the Longmont Urban Renewal Authority to develop and
implement LURA's goals, objectives, policies and procedures and staff activities.
• Identify and evaluate sections of the City for designation as urban renewal areas and
facilitate such designation by City Council.
• Ability to develop, administer and direct the implementation of urban renewal plans.
• Facilitate redevelopment of other targeted redevelopment areas of the city by recruiting
developer prospects and negotiating development agreements.
• Negotiate financial matters with other governmental entities including school district,
counties, and other special taxing districts.
• Negotiate and close land acquisitions relative to pursuit of development projects.
• May prepare, with the LURA Director, an annual report of the Longmont Urban Renewal
Authority that highlights the City's urban renewal areas, program activities and
accomplishments during the year and includes a financial summary.
Development Coordination
• Serve as a liaison between developers, property/business owners and City development
review staff to facilitate an efficient development application review process.
• Serve as team leader for an interdepartmental City of Longmont urban renewal staff
team that includes staff from various city departments for the implementation of projects
within the urban renewal area and other target redevelopment areas.
Marketing & Development Recruitment
• Conduct required planning, demographic and marketing analyses.
• Actively market opportunities for redevelopment throughout the community through
meetings, conferences and networking opportunities with real estate developers,
investors, property owners and other businesses in the city, the Denver metropolitan
region and nationwide.
• Respond to inquiries and provide timely follow up to existing and prospective
businesses, commercial and residential real estate brokers, developers and investors
interested in economic development and/or redevelopment in the City.
• Provide statistical data, property inventories, feasibility analyses, tours and information
related to redevelopment to interested parties, including developers, investors and
property owners.
• Develop and administer the implementation of a development finance toolbox to
support, encourage and catalyze public/private investment in physical (re)development
and business.
• Submit presenter applications and participate in ULI Colorado and ULI local/national
committees and events, and other professional organizations to provide greater
exposure of Longmont real estate opportunities to the development and investment
community in the Front Range area and nationally.
Development Agreements & Financial Analysis
• Develop options to leverage private investment through strategic public investment in
redevelopment. Explore and negotiate the formation of public/private partnerships for
key redevelopment projects.
• Ensure that redevelopment activities in the community maintain and increase the City's
retail, commercial and industrial tax base while enhancing the diversity and stability of
the local economy.
• Prepare financial and technical analysis, economic and fiscal impact reports, and other
planning, marketing and real estate analyses for consideration by City staff, City Council
and other groups when redevelopment projects and/or public investment are proposed.
• Create and negotiate public/private partnerships through (re)development agreements,
and evaluate the appropriate level of public investment, public financing, and other
assistance to facilitate private investment in the city.
• Provide technical assistance to City staff and any consultant teams regarding
redevelopment opportunities, economic and market analysis and implementation
strategies.
Real Estate
• Coordinate and provide recommendations regarding redevelopment project activities,
including real estate acquisition and disposition, relocation, demolition, eminent domain
activities, building construction and rehabilitation, property management, and public
improvements.
• Develop and maintain a database of vacant and underutilized commercial buildings and
properties that could be redeveloped.
Leadership & Administration
• Prepare and implement Redevelopment Program goals and priorities; coordinate policy
determination regarding redevelopment projects; and serve as a member of the External
Services leadership team.
• Prepare and administer annual operating and capital budgets for the City's
Redevelopment Program and LURA; forecast necessary funds for staffing, equipment,
materials, supplies, professional development and technical assistance; monitor expenses
against approved budgets.
• Manage redevelopment and urban renewal projects including structuring public/private
partnerships, technical/financial analysis, meetings and coordination with City staff, City
Council, developers, property owners, consultants, attorneys, appraisers and others.
• Conduct research; track development trends, patterns and activity; analyze findings; and
make recommendations as necessary to the public, City Council/LURA, city's economic
partners and others.
• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) for redevelopment plans and related efforts; review
and analyze proposals; oversee the work of consultants and outside professional service
providers.
Partnerships & Associations
• Collaborate with partner organizations, including but not limited to the Longmont Area
Chamber of Commerce, Longmont Economic Development Partnership, and Longmont
Downtown Development Authority.
• Manage all aspects of the City economic development contracts with SBDC, CEF, Latino
Chamber, Visit Longmont and Longmont Economic Development Partnership.
• Work with and facilitate economic development incentives for primary employers
according to code and in conjunction with the City Attorney, Finance and LEDP.
• Attend, participate and provide updates (as necessary) at programs and activities
sponsored by partner organizations.
• Coordinate with Longmont Economic Development Partnership and assist, as necessary,
on the delivery of economic development efforts, activities and marketing that support
primary employer retention and recruitment, small business support, and
entrepreneurship in the City.
• Represent the City and LURA in meetings and conferences with professional
organizations, outside agencies, and the public in relation to urban renewal and
redevelopment projects and activities.
• Participate in ULI Colorado and ULI local/national committees and events, and other
professional organizations
Working Environment:
Work is primarily performed in office environments, including frequent off-site meetings within
the community. Frequent use of office equipment, including: telephone, computer and
associated hardware and software, fax, copier, calculator and printer. Occasional lifting up to 15
pounds. Work entails continuous use of verbal and written communication, public contact, and
ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and handling complex economic and financial data.
Work involves access to confidential information, a high degree of discretion and integrity, use
of problem solving, mathematical calculations, written and verbal skills. It requires partnering
with others in a project management or participant capacity to respond to specific issues. Work
requires the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, citizens, City Council members,
developers, business owners, and representatives of other governmental agencies. Must be able
to analyze data, develop logical conclusions and prepare comprehensive, clear reports.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Urban or
Regional Planning, Business Administration, Economic Development or closely related field. Five
years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of redevelopment, economic
development and/or land use planning programs with at least four years of responsible project
management experience. Experience associated with initiating complex economic and/or
redevelopment projects is desirable. Special Qualifications: Possession of a valid Colorado
driver's license.
We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The
City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to
meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our
goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Selection The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, computer
testing, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application
process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs.
Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted
via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without
advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information,
call (303) 651-8609.
