Assistant Project Manager

Primary objective of position:

Assist in the coordination of the acquisition, financing, pre-development, construction, and occupancy of new construction and acquisition and rehabilitation affordable housing projects.

Essential Functions

• Assist MHD Project Manager/s in the tasks necessary to acquire, finance, determine project feasibility, design, entitle, construct, and occupy new construction and acquisition rehabilitation affordable housing projects.
• Assist in the completion of applications for financing for affordable projects including HOME, AHSC, MHSA, NPLH, PBV, VASH, VHHP, CDBG, MHP, AHP, TCAC and CDLAC.
• Assist in coordinating, tracking, and distribution of due diligence items for acquisition, construction and permanent financing.
• Assist with the coordination of planning and permit approvals.
• Maintain project files, project descriptions, and directories.
• Organize a complete set of closing files at each financing milestone.
• Collect and organize key project documents (aka “deal book”) after project completion.
• Assist Project Manager/s with data collection to update project budgets and proformas and to assist in the review of construction draws.
• Assist with consultant procurement and contract administration.
• Attend internal and external project meetings. Assist Project Manager/s with draft agendas and meeting minutes.
• Assist with responding to Requests for Qualifications and Proposals as needed.
• Attend public hearings and other community meetings outside of PSHHC as assigned.
• Assist with construction punch walks prior to occupancy.
• Meetings may occur throughout the three county area served and may occur in the evening hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

• Well organized, detail oriented, analytical.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong time management, prioritization and organizational abilities.
• Personal qualities desired include a high degree of motivation, adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to teamwork and mission-driven affordable housing development.
• Prior exposure to planning principles, affordable housing or real estate development and community development is desired.
• Role may include some evening and weekend hours subject to project needs.

Experience Requirements

• One to two years in real estate development, urban planning, construction, or finance preferred.
• Advanced degree or fellowship (e.g. CCRH, Merritt Fellows or AmeriCorp) in lieu of experience would be considered.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is desirable.

License/Certification Requirements

• Must possess a valid California driver's license and current automobile insurance.