Housing Development Project Manager (Chief of Operations I) - Non-Merit

Baltimore County, MD • Towson, MD

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About The Position

The Housing Development Project Manager performs strategic coordination, and professional administrative work related to the oversight of residential and mixed-use development projects to support County housing production initiatives. This position plays a pivotal role in liaising between internal and external stakeholders to foster seamless communication and effective collaboration while analyzing and navigating financial and technical components and compliance matters to support the private sector in producing affordable, workforce, accessible, and market rate housing to meet Baltimore County's growing needs. This position will manage a substantial portion of the lifecycle of County-supported housing development, from initial proposals to predevelopment, and will work with Housing Finance staff to coordinate timely movement through underwriting, construction, completion and conversion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Housing Finance, Real Estate Development, Urban and Regional Planning, Community Development, Business management, Public administration or other related fields.
• Four years of direct professional experience in project management with focus on housing programs and/or single family, multi-family developments with demonstrated knowledge of construction, architecture, engineering, or general building principles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in housing policy, housing reform, or related legislature.
• Knowledge of principles of public administration.
• Knowledge of real estate market and housing industry to make informed decisions regarding property development and management.
• Experience analyzing housing and mortgage data (HMDA Data).
• Financial acumen to manage budgets, financial reports, and assess the profitability of projects.
• Skill in utilizing and developing complex Excel spreadsheets and presentation software.
• Ability to develop materials for training, public presentation and curriculum from determined objectives and public speaking.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for building and maintaining relationships with community members, clients, and team members.
• Skill in negotiation in order to liaise with vendors, contractors, and potential buyers or tenants.
• Skill in creative problem solving with an attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage attainable housing projects, including mixed-income and/or mixed use projects with commercial and community facility components, financed with a variety of tools including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, County subsidized loans from the Housing Opportunities Fund, Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements, disposition of County owned land, New Markets Tax credits, etc.
• Manage a portfolio of projects from initial proposals to predevelopment through construction, completion and conversion. Negotiate contracts with suppliers and contractors, managing risks associated with the project, and resolving any issues that may arise during the development process.
• Monitor and track all aspects of projects and serve as the liaison to other County agencies (Planning, PAI, DEPS, Executive Office, Communications, etc.), external partners, including for-profit and non-profit developers, banks, tax credit syndicators, investors, other government agencies and elected officials where appropriate; must ensure timely completion of tasks and communicate status and outcomes and prioritize customer satisfaction.
• Set comprehensive goals, monitor progress, perform troubleshooting duties, technical assistance, and meet deadlines for projects in various stages of the housing production pipeline, including activities related to ensure performance and compliance with the County's Voluntary Compliance Agreement. (VCA).
• Actively participates in initiating and conducting outreach to the development community and partners. Develops and maintains relationships with current and potentially new development customers.
• Represent DHCD to stakeholders and the general public. Strategizes and plans outreach to garner community support for projects. Attend and participate in community and government agency meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with the DHCD division of the Office of Housing (PHA) when Project Based Vouchers will be assigned to a new development project.
• Collaborate with DHCD division of Policy and Strategic Initiatives division to provide input on legislative and policy changes which may impact the production of affordable housing projects in Baltimore County.
• Performs comprehensive analysis and underwriting of prospective multifamily and single-family housing developments seeking debt financing according to DHCD policies.
• Support the issuance of Requests for Applications (RFA). Ensure the financial feasibility reviews of RFA responses are completed in a timely fashion and summarize recommendations to senior staff.
• Prepare and maintain correspondence, documents, reports, files and participates in special projects as assigned.
• Work with department management team to implement department-wide strategies, plans and procedures including the department's Standard Operating Procedure policies and practices in accordance with County policies, procedures and federal, state and local laws.
• Research and assist in securing funding sources to support predevelopment, construction and permanent loan phases for development if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree