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Position Summary: 

The Project Manager will be responsible for activities associated with the construction management and pre-development activities. The Project Manager will provide quality control associated with all aspects of project proposals, site research, managing consultants, development of project capital, as well as, shepherding the emerging pre-development process. 

The Project Manager will also assist with the Community Land Trust housing development in the service area and provide asset management for properties as needed. The Project Manager will work closely with THF staff in determining project development, new acquisition, and asset management simultaneously; as one of these components becomes a priority, the others are balanced accordingly within the function of the position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality control of pre-development applications;
• Conduct initial assessment of project feasibility, including expectations of local approvals process, rehab and/or new construction costs, and financial feasibility;
• Carry out due diligence evaluation of sites, including evaluating appraisals, conducting inspections, assessing preliminary title reports, and environmental reviews;
• Assist with the construction management of the Community Land Trust as needed;
• Oversee the pre-development review and approval processes for specific developments;
• Assist in selecting contractors and negotiating contracts for architectural, engineering, sustainability consulting and construction services. Assist in the coordination of the consultants throughout the development process;
• Review pre-development and rehabilitation budgets and financial proforma to demonstrate economic feasibility and calculate subsidy requirements;
• Coordinate inspections and oversee the progress payment process during construction/rehabilitation;
• Complete required reports;
• Communicate effectively to THF staff;
• As needed, carry out other duties to advance the mission to create permanently affordable, environmentally sustainable homes in the community.

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.

• Demonstrated commitment to affordable housing and/or community development.
• Demonstrated ability to perform financial feasibility analysis.
• Demonstrated track record in real estate acquisition and finance.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with contractors and consultants, staff and board committees, residents and community members and organizations.
• Strong verbal communication skills and evidence of clear writing ability.
• Ability to identify problems and initiate timely corrective action.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to carry out multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a team environment including multicultural and community-based settings.
• Commitment to the principles, policies, and protocols of THF operations.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A college degree with four or more years of increasing responsibility working in the field of real estate lending or closely related fields, with credit analysis experience.
• Experience in developing and obtaining financing for at least one multifamily affordable housing development, or coordinating neighborhood revitalization or housing program.
• Knowledge/experience relevant to THF’s context: work with a community land trust, and/or experience with shared equity.
• Experience reporting to and maintaining relationships with funders.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Rachel Kelley at [email protected].

The Housing Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.