Job Details

• Understand the deals for both projects – ownership, economics, rights (pre and post-opening), future transaction triggers, etc.;
• Understand The Chicago Lighthouse’s risks associated with the projects – business, financial, regulatory, etc.;
• Work with Lighthouse Leadership and the Board to understand the Lighthouse’s requirements for the projects and ensure they are being met.

• Study and work to understand The Foglia Residences and Solar project from inception to now;
• Coordinate with the Residence Task Force, Lighthouse Legal Counsel, Development Team, Leasing and Management Company and all other parties involved in the construction phase and building-open/lease-up phase of The Foglia Residences;
• Work closely with Lighthouse Legal Counsel to assess and manage risk;
• Ensure the wishes of Lighthouse Leadership and the Board are communicated and emphasized when working with outside parties;
• Coordinate material selection meetings;
• Own overall project delivery, keeping track of documents and deadlines, representing The Lighthouse’s interests at all times;
• Keep track of all project-related paperwork; ensure all needed materials are current and properly filed and stored;
• Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity;
• Produce written and visual materials for reports and presentations;
• Communicate timeline changes and new information to the Residence Task Force; track project changes and adjust schedules as needed;
• Strategize with the Residence Task Force when needed;
• Schedule meetings with the development partner; meet regularly with the development partner on status;
• Acts in The Lighthouse’s best interest at all times.

• Knowledge of affordable housing construction and building lease-up processes and risk associated;
• Experience managing residential business development processes with public funding;
• Experience with financial analysis, as it pertains to real estate;
• Must have proven experience driving results and working independently;
• Execution-focused; seasoned professional who can work independently;
• Ability to successfully perform as both an effective team member and leader in a fast-paced environment;
• Must have proven ability to exercise solid judgment within broadly defined practices;
• Acts to promote collaborative team environment within projects;
• Reacts positively to change, cooperating readily with revised methods and priorities;
• Must have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Must possess a strong ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate various activities to meet deadlines;
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with project management, database and research tools and software a plus;
• Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are visually impaired, blind, deaf-blind, otherwise disabled or veterans is essential.