Assistant Project Manager

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Under general direction and administration, the Assistant Project Manager performs complex work assisting Department Managers with managing, planning, developing, and overseeing the Housing Authority’s development and real estate services and/or construction services. The work includes supporting real estate acquisitions and repositioning of Housing Authority-owned properties; preparing and submitting grants and financial applications and transactions involving Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), CDLAC tax-exempt financing, bonds, and mixed-income projects; relocation planning; capital projects and capital fund planning; project management; design and construction activities; and environmental reviews. The position assists with due diligence, including title, civil, geotechnical, environmental, entitlement, and market-study reviews, as well as procurement preparation and implementation, requests for information, quotes, or proposals, evaluations, and contract execution. The Assistant Project Manager also participates in developing policies and procedures, preparing department reports, and reviewing relevant HUD, LIHTC, CDLAC, and other affordable-housing regulations and guidelines for contractual compliance. The role interprets legislation, administrative orders, regulations, policies, and procedures; conducts operational and financial analyses; makes recommendations; supports project ownership and partnership activities; and implements strategies for developments owned or operated by the Housing Authority or affiliated organizations. The position conducts special studies and prepares comprehensive reports related to economic development, real estate, and/or construction services. Driving to different sites or locations may be required. Other tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Real Estate Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field.
Three years of experience in project management, real property financing, development, or construction in government-assisted development programs or affordable housing.
Possess a valid appropriate California Class C driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of applicable programs governing affordable housing development, including pro forma development and analysis.
Familiarity with Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), TCAC and CDLAC regulations and procedures, and other affordable-housing financing sources.

Responsibilities

Assist Department Managers with managing, planning, developing, and overseeing development and real estate services and/or construction services.
Assist with real estate acquisitions and repositioning of Housing Authority-owned properties.
Support the preparation and submission of grants and LIHTC, CDLAC tax-exempt financing, bond, and mixed-income financial applications and transactions.
Assist with relocation planning, capital projects, capital fund planning, project management, design, construction services, and environmental reviews.
Assist with and participate in due diligence, including title, civil, geotechnical, environmental, entitlement, and market-study reviews.
Prepare and implement procurement processes, issue and evaluate requests for information, quotes, and proposals, and support contract execution.
Participate in developing policies and procedures and preparing department reports.
Review HUD, LIHTC, CDLAC, and other affordable-housing regulations and guidelines to ensure contractual compliance.
Interpret legislation, administrative orders, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Conduct operational and financial analyses of department activities and make recommendations.
Support project ownership and partnership activities and implement strategies for developments owned or operated by the Housing Authority or affiliated partnerships and organizations.
Conduct special studies and prepare comprehensive reports related to economic development, real estate activities, and/or construction services.
Drive to different sites and/or locations as required.
Perform other tasks as required.