Description

Assistant Project Manager ~ Non-Profit Housing Development 

Department: Housing Development

Reports To: VP of Real Estate

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time

Salary Range: $65,000 to $75,000 per year

Generous Benefits Package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & Employee Assistant Program ~ fully covered for Employee
• Optional Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection and Accident Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including16 paid holidays which includes the week between Christmas and New Years
• Thank You Fridays: work to 2:00pm; paid through 5:00pm each Friday.
• 401K Retirement Plan ~ Employer match up to 6% ~ after 6 months service.

Summary

The Assistant Project Manager will be involved in the development of sustainable multifamily housing affordable for low income households in our Mutual Housing association’s service area. Developments may include construction of new multifamily housing and acquisition and renovation of existing distressed multifamily housing. Assistant Project Manager will support senior staff (including Directors, and Project Managers) with selected tasks and various routine aspects of the planning, development and implementation of an affordable housing project through initial feasibility of development concept, obtaining local development approvals and raising development capital, to construction completion, occupancy and closing of permanent financing. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists updating and maintaining project budgets, proformas, cash flows projections and construction schedules.
• Serves as a research assistant to identify appropriate funding sources and policy initiatives as well as data to support project analysis during predevelopment, construction and permanent loan phases for development.
• Assists in the preparation of applications for local, state, federal and other funding sources.
• Assists in implementing and coordinating the due diligence processes.
• Assists in the coordination and preparation of various bid, advertisements and process to select development team members and contract specialists.
• Assists in the preparation of all types of loan draw requests and documentation for funders. Attends project meetings at discretion of supervisor.
• Takes and prepares minutes of meetings.
• Prepares and coordinates special events such as grand openings, ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, and community meetings.
• Assists with the coordination of planning and permit approvals.
• Prepares reports and monitors identified aspects of project reporting requirements.
• Assists with the preparation of progress reports, as requested.
• Helps coordinate program development and transfer process with Asset Management and Resident Services Departments
• Assists in the maintenance of project accounting, budget reconciliations, cash management and other accounting related tasks relating the projects and department budgets.
• Other tasks as assigned related to real estate development, policy development, organizational budgets, planning and administration.
• Administrative support including copying, filing, creation and maintenance of filing systems, mail and deliveries, office supplies and equipment.
• Assist in explaining the acquisition and rehabilitation process and timelines to neighborhood and mutual housing residents and obtain design input from residents.
• Attend training and industry conferences that are recommended by supervisor.
• Carry out other duties or projects as assigned by the Director of Housing Development or supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in urban planning, community development, business, real estate or related field is preferred ~ Equivalent experience is considered in leu of degree. 
• Previous experience with community based nonprofit agency, real estate development, lending institution or related business desired.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing resident-centered permanently affordable housing for low-income households.
• Strong verbal communication skills and evidence of clear writing ability.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement. Proactive about seeking assistance and guidance from senior staff when encountering unfamiliar tasks and situations.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and work successfully to tight deadlines. Demonstrates a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Ability to perceive problems and initiate timely corrective action. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to carry out multiple tasks simultaneously. Highly organized.
• Understanding of basic financial feasibility analysis.
• Ability to work in a team environment including multicultural settings
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and protocols of green building and operations.
• Must be able to travel to community or resident locations within a 120 mile radius of the work site. 
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and occasional weekends.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing and obtaining financing for at least one multifamily affordable housing development, or coordinating a neighborhood revitalization or housing program
• Certification or training in green building (Build It Green, Passive House, HUD green operations, or other)
• Experience in the preparation of successful proposals for grant funding, government contracts and loan applications.
• Experience analyzing complex legal contracts, loan documents, and government policies and regulations. 
• Experience reporting to and maintaining relationships with funders.
• Ability to speak, read and write one of the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Hmong, Mien, Russian or Ukrainian.

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