Project Developer

Homes For Good • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

As a key role in our Real Estate Development team, the Project Developer manages project activities supporting the design and construction of new housing development, redevelopment, and rehabilitation of Agency properties. This position is responsible for managing a variety of projects including pre-development site design, sustainability goals, environmental feasibility, development & construction specifications, program development, and construction management and oversight. The Project Developer serves as a liaison for complex development related issues within the Agency and the community.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience related to affordable housing finance and/or development. Experience working with Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), HOME Investment Partnership Program and/or other affordable housing funding sources. Experience in real estate development or financing of housing programs.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University with major coursework in finance, business, real estate, planning, public policy, or related field.
• Any combination of experience and education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of four years of responsible and relevant professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement provided that the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work have been demonstrated.
• Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid State of Oregon driver’s license and be insurable at standard rates.

Nice To Haves

• All phases of real estate development/redevelopment from concept development to project implementation for both multifamily rental projects and single-family dwellings.
• Public & private sources of affordable housing financing including but not limited to LIHTC, HOME, CDBG and a variety of other public and private sources.
• Operations of multifamily rental properties.
• The principles and practices of project management methods for assuring project progress and costs are on schedule and within budget.
• The relationship between project construction standards and the ability of the owner to maintain the asset over a long period.
• Evaluate site conditions, develop alternative project concepts, and develop conclusions about project feasibility.
• Create complex spreadsheets for the financial modeling, forecasting and analysis of real estate development projects.
• Negotiate and manage agreements and contracts.
• Create and maintain manual and computerized filing and record-keeping systems.
• Occasionally travel to a variety of other locations in Oregon or out of state and stay overnight.
• Work occasional evenings and extended hours to meet deadlines.
• Analyze, evaluate, and reach sound conclusions on issues or problems. Resolve and/or direct resolutions; ensure follow-up on outcomes.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees, Agency partners, clients, and the public; deliver public presentations/trainings; prepare clear and concise reports; gain cooperation through discussion and mediation.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with coworkers, community partners and the public.
• Demonstrate and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of data collection tools and procedures to develop housing market analyses and project conceptual analysis.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend potential project sites and project concepts.
• Identity and evaluate project feasibility to include possible funding sources.
• Develop and update project proformas including predevelopment, development and operating budgets and sources of construction and permanent financing.
• Prepare and submit grant applications and proposals to public agencies to secure resources including but not limited to LIHTC, HOME, CDBG funds and private grants.
• Solicit, negotiate, and secure project financing from a variety of public and private sources.
• Work with other staff and organizations to develop a plan for providing supportive services.
• Draft requests for qualifications/proposals, negotiate, prepare, and manage contracts for a variety of development professionals.
• Coordinate outreach to impacted neighborhoods; develop community support and maintain positive neighbor relations during all phases of the development process.
• Obtain and coordinate all required land use approvals.
• Serve as the project manager for predevelopment and construction of projects.
• Monitor compliance with all grants, lender, and investor requirements.
• Oversee funding compliance requirements including prevailing wage reporting and interviews.
• Monitor project expenditures and progress and establish mechanisms for assuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain project records, prepare, and submit a variety of reports.
• Serve as a resource to Homes for Good leadership on long term capital improvement plans, grant compliance and other matters.
• Represent the Agency to the community and maintain good working relationships with community partners; participate on committees pertinent to division and organizational goals and standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices related to assigned areas of responsibility; conduct work tasks in a professional, timely and complete manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $34.06 to $45.64 per hour ($70,844.80 to $94,931.20 per year) with a generous benefits package which includes paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of employment, along with life insurance and a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment.
• Homes for Good offers a family friendly environment with flexible scheduling options, generous paid time off (PTO) program starting at 17.33 hours per month and paid family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level