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Key Responsibilities Project Management
· Oversee the lifecycle of real estate development projects, ensuring smooth progression through acquisition, design, financing, stakeholder communication, and construction. Project types include new construction, rehabilitation, and capital improvements.
· Collaborate with various development partners to deliver innovative projects.
· Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and milestones, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
· Coordinate and monitor the work of architects, contractors, and other project partners. Work collaboratively with RED staff to move projects through each stage of development. Resolve related issues and concerns.
· Communicate and work with property management staff when overseeing rental rehabilitation and capital improvements.
· Other duties as assigned by RED Director or Executive Director.
Due Diligence & Feasibility:
o Evaluate the feasibility of potential development opportunities; conceptualize development programs aligned with organizational mission and goals. o Conduct site inspections and due diligence, assessing opportunities and risks.
Design & Construction Oversight:
o Contribute to the design process, ensuring compliance with regulatory approvals and design standards.
o Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
o Conduct regular site inspections and facilitate construction meetings.
o Participate in community-led design meetings and project-related community engagement.
Entitlement & Permitting:
o Obtain necessary entitlements, planning approvals, and construction permits in collaboration with development team partners.
o Engage in community outreach to garner support for projects and attend public hearings as needed.
Financial Management
· Prepare and monitor project budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and funding requirements.
· Support the identification, securing, and management of financing sources, including public and private funding, grants, and tax credits, by contributing expertise to key aspects of the process. Work collaboratively to complete responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other project-related proposals.
Funding Applications & Compliance:
o Research funding sources and maintain familiarity with key criteria; contribute and submit funding applications to support various development phases.
o Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including affordable housing requirements.
o Prepare and submit progress reports to funders, stakeholders, and internal leadership.
Stakeholder Engagement:
· Work closely with community members, funders, government agencies, and other partners to align projects with local needs and DCLT’s mission.
· Represent DCLT at community meetings, public hearings, and stakeholder engagements.
· Maintain strong relationships with lenders, investors, and other financial partners.
Community Relations & Outreach:
o Represent the organization to stakeholders and the general public.
o Strategize and plan outreach to garner community support for projects.
o Attend and participate in community and government organization meetings as needed.
o Attend and participate in DCLT programming and community engagement.
Documentation & Reporting:
o Maintain accurate and organized project documentation. Utilize project management software.
o Prepare and present progress reports to supervisors, senior team, board of directors, and others as requested.
Transition to Operations:
o Coordinate the transfer process with Housing Operations (property management) staff after project completion. Qualifications
Education & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
· Minimum 5 years of experience in real estate development, project management, construction, or a related role.
· Experience with affordable housing development preferred.
Technical Proficiency:
o Proficiency in budgeting and financial analysis for projects.
o Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management software.
Knowledge & Skills:
o Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
o Knowledge of Durham’s housing market and community dynamics is a plus.
o Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
o Strong analytical abilities, computation, negotiation, writing, and problem-solving skills.
o Ability to make public presentations and to work successfully with community groups, government and private lenders, and low-income tenants.
o Leadership and team-building skills.
o Knowledge of building construction process. Ability to track and manage construction projects, subcontractors, and project development participants.
o Ability to plan and manage the development of multifamily and single-family real estate projects. Knowledge of project management tools and principles.
o Ability to work effectively with different social and economic groups and guide community design process and acceptance.