Maiker Housing Partners is a progressive housing authority built to address 21st century challenges. We are focused on ending the cycle of generational poverty by providing individuals and families with access to affordable housing, support programs, and by engaging in socially conscious community development. Our Core Beliefs, which include “We Believe in People” is central to our approach with both Community Members and our Team Members.

Summary: The Housing Developer supports the Director of Housing Development by performing project management tasks associated with the acquisition, financing, entitlement, rehabilitation and construction of multifamily projects serving residents of Adams County, Colorado.

The Housing Developer sets and meets goals and key performance indicators (KPIs), focused on best practice project management, timelines and deliverables, compliance requirements, detailed program documentation and archiving, timely response and solutions to issues, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Essential Job Duties are performed with strict adherence to Maiker standards, policies, and procedures, and to local, State and Federal laws and regulations. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Maiker Housing Partners offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, short term and long term disability, 401(k) match and participation in the Public Employer’s Retirement Association.

Salary: $60,000 - $78,000 DOE

Housing Development Project Management

• Assume project management responsibilities associated with acquisition rehabilitation, new construction, and capital projects under supervision of Director of Housing Development
• Provide on-going coordination between and support for architects, contractors, and other members of the project development team, identifying and elevating key issues as they arise
• Provide support to Director of Housing Development for land and property acquisitions, financing, and other related activities
• Perform all tasks necessary to obtain various government approvals, including submission of planning and permit applications and attendance at hearings and neighborhood meetings
• Prepare detailed scope of work for capital projects in collaboration with consultants and staff for purposes of bidding and contracting
• Establish project goals, milestones, and procedures; define roles and responsibilities; acquire project resources; manage, coordinate and monitor progress of multiple projects
• Prepare and maintain detailed capital budgets in MS Excel
• Prioritize project activities based on deadlines, resources, and critical path to completion
• Review and prepare contracts in collaboration with the Contracts Manager
• Review and prepare, in collaboration with the Procurement Officer, requests for proposals (RFPs), and assist in selection of contractors for activities related to capital projects
• Review and approve progress payments for consultants and contractors ensuring completion of work and consistency with established budgets and contract terms
• Perform various administrative tasks associated with development e.g., preparation of investment memos, loan draw requests, and check requests
• Deal responsibly with privileged legal and financial matters of Maiker
• Work effectively with financial partners, e.g., attorneys, lenders, and local government agencies
• Collaborate with Property Management staff and Senior Housing Developers to ensure successful project handoff and transition to operations

Program Documentation

• Prepare financing applications and supporting documentation for conventional debt, Low Income Housing Tax Credits and HUD programs under direction of Director of Housing Development
• Manage project close-out, including archiving of important project documents

Housing Development Project Management

• Assume project management responsibilities associated with acquisition rehabilitation, new construction, and capital projects under supervision of Director of Housing Development
• Provide on-going coordination between and support for architects, contractors, and other members of the project development team, identifying and elevating key issues as they arise
• Provide support to Director of Housing Development for land and property acquisitions, financing, and other related activities
• Perform all tasks necessary to obtain various government approvals, including submission of planning and permit applications and attendance at hearings and neighborhood meetings
• Prepare detailed scope of work for capital projects in collaboration with consultants and staff for purposes of bidding and contracting
• Establish project goals, milestones, and procedures; define roles and responsibilities; acquire project resources; manage, coordinate and monitor progress of multiple projects
• Prepare and maintain detailed capital budgets in MS Excel
• Prioritize project activities based on deadlines, resources, and critical path to completion
• Review and prepare contracts in collaboration with the Contracts Manager
• Review and prepare, in collaboration with the Procurement Officer, requests for proposals (RFPs), and assist in selection of contractors for activities related to capital projects
• Review and approve progress payments for consultants and contractors ensuring completion of work and consistency with established budgets and contract terms
• Perform various administrative tasks associated with development e.g., preparation of investment memos, loan draw requests, and check requests
• Deal responsibly with privileged legal and financial matters of Maiker
• Work effectively with financial partners, e.g., attorneys, lenders, and local government agencies
• Collaborate with Property Management staff and Senior Housing Developers to ensure successful project handoff and transition to operations

Program Documentation

• Prepare financing applications and supporting documentation for conventional debt, Low Income Housing Tax Credits and HUD programs under direction of Director of Housing Development
• Manage project close-out, including archiving of important project documents
• Manage detailed due diligence review for potential property acquisitions

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, construction, finance or related field
• Master's degree in business, construction, finance or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of project management experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Project tracking software

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, including ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
• Translates product features to benefits, understands and responds to member’s needs, applies market knowledge
• Knowledge of program requirements and guidance in HUD, VMS and HCV regulations, handbook, notices, forms, and guides
• Facilitates small group meetings and instructs in a 1:1 setting
• Effectively presents information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients and the general public
• Demonstrates exceptional teamwork
• Excellent organizing and planning skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

• Detailed, accurate, and consistently meets deadlines
• Listens and involves others in the decision making process when necessary
• Strong mathematical skills, including fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios
• Reads, comprehends, interprets, and implements rules, regulations, and procedures
• Reads and interprets technical procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations
• Understands how financial data is collected and used to guide and evaluate business decisions
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions
• Understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues

• Flexible and open to new ideas and responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts to changing needs

• Manages for results, holds team accountable and provides resources and support

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Regular computer use throughout the day, ability to sit for lengthy periods of time

• Stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift/push/pull/carry various objects of 10 lbs. frequently and 25 lbs. occasionally
• Stand and walk on hard surfaces, and go up and down stairs
• Reach to shoulder level and above, and bend at the hips and knees
• Ability to talk and hear
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate