Job Description

• Primary job responsibilities will be to plan, coordinate, implement and manage all activities related to the development of affordable housing from acquisition through construction completion.
• Evaluates the feasibility of potential development opportunities; conceptualizes a development program in concert with organizational mission and goals and makes recommendations to senior team.
• Plans and implements review of all financial and physical due diligence needed to safeguard the organization’s investments in real estate.
• Plans and obtains entitlements, planning approval and all construction permits and approvals, and all wet and dry utility plans and approvals in conjunction with development team partners.
• Prepares and monitors project budgets and cash flow projections; Establishes and monitors time and cost schedules.
• Research sources of funding and maintains familiarity with threshold and screening criteria of key sources;
• Prepares and submits funding applications in order to secure funding to support predevelopment, construction and permanent phases for development.
• Manages the design process in conjunction senior team and coordinates design process.
• Manages the design and construction teams including architects, general contractors, engineers, construction managers and other consultants to ensure adherence to project budget and schedule, cost containment and quality control.
• Resolves related problems and concerns. Conducts and arranges regular site inspections and construction draw meetings.
• Personally inspects active construction projects not less than two times a month.
• Prepares and presents progress reports to senior team, and others as requested.
• Assists in researching and prepares policy briefings for Agency, Supervisor and Directors as requested.
• Other tasks as assigned related to real estate development, policy development, organizational budgets, planning and administration.

Education & Experience Required

• BA Degrees in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Accounting, Business, Real Estate or related fields
• A minimum of 3 years project management experience with a real estate development firm or related business.
• Advanced degree in related field preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to plan and manage the development of real estate projects. Knowledge of project management tools and principles.
• Strong analytical abilities, computation, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Ability to make public presentations and to work successfully with community groups, government and private lenders, and low-income tenants.
• Leadership and team building skills.
• Basic knowledge of building construction. Ability to track and manage construction projects, subcontractors and project development participants.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
• Strong computer skills in office automation and various software applications using spreadsheets, word processing, and databases including MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project Manager and Adobe.

Application Closing Date
25th December, 2023.