Redevelopment & Revitalization Manager

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.

The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job).If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

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