Project Manager

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

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About The Position

The DCAMM Office of Real Estate manages dispositions and other real estate transactions for the Commonwealth to support state agencies and achieve policy goals, particularly housing production. Reporting to the Deputy Director in the Office of Real Estate Management, the Regional Planner IV (Project Manager) independently oversees project development and property disposition, with an emphasis on the State Land for Homes Initiative and making state-owned land available for housing development. The Project Manager provides planning, technical analysis, and program implementation for the Commonwealth's real estate portfolio, particularly in land use, housing development, and site utilization. The position conducts and reviews planning and feasibility studies; evaluates development opportunities and alternatives; develops recommendations concerning land use and disposition strategies; coordinates with government entities and other stakeholders; and provides technical guidance on agency programs and policies. The role also maintains lease abstracts, critical-date tracking systems, and compliance records for a portfolio of leased properties, and typically manages approximately two to five active projects. The Project Manager leads research, due diligence, site evaluation, development analysis, procurement and disposition processes, and projects through selection, negotiation, due diligence, and closing. The role manages project budgets, consultant contracts, schedules, deliverables, and resources; analyzes potential housing sites and feasibility; coordinates with agencies and stakeholders; and supports project tracking, reporting, communications, and decision-making. Other related planning, real estate, analytical, and program duties may be assigned. The position requires at least five years of full-time or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, transportation planning, or land-use planning, including at least three years in a professional capacity and one year in a supervisory capacity, subject to specified education substitutions. Depending on assignment, a current and valid Massachusetts Class D driver's license is required.

Requirements

At least five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, transportation planning, or land-use planning, including at least three years in a professional capacity and at least one year in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination subject to the stated substitutions.
A bachelor's degree in a listed planning, design, engineering, or environmental field may substitute for two years of the required experience; a graduate degree in a listed field may substitute for three years of required experience and one year of the professional-capacity requirement. Education substitutions are subject to stated limits, and no substitution is permitted for the supervisory-capacity requirement.
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Nice To Haves

Experience with real estate development, managing complex projects, transactions, planning, or a similar field.
Knowledge of real estate development principles, including property valuation, development finance, land use and zoning, and transaction processes.
Exceptional communication and project-management skills, including organization, time management, stakeholder management, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities.
Ability to solve problems and motivate others to keep projects moving.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new technology.

Responsibilities

Maintain and oversee detailed lease abstracts, critical-date tracking systems, and compliance records for leased properties.
Lead implementation of real estate and land-use projects under the State Land for Homes Initiative, managing approximately two to five active projects at a time.
Lead property research, due diligence, site evaluation, and development analysis for state-owned land and facilities.
Analyze economic, physical, land-use, development, and other relevant property data; work with agencies that have care and control of properties to define goals and develop recommendations.
Lead competitive disposition and procurement processes, including preparing and administering requests for proposals, auctions, and related solicitations.
Review proposals, development plans, reports, and technical documents for consistency with agency objectives, planning principles, policies, applicable laws and regulations, and program requirements.
Lead projects through selection, negotiation, due diligence, and closing, and manage associated administrative and coordination work.
Manage project budgets, consultant contracts, schedules, deliverables, and other project resources.
Serve as liaison with state agencies, municipalities, developers, consultants, community organizations, and other governmental and external stakeholders.
Maintain reliable, accurate, and timely project tracking and reporting for the State Land for Homes Initiative.
Manage feasibility studies and research to develop and evaluate the pipeline of potential State Land for Homes projects.
Conduct financial feasibility and valuation analyses using the agency's in-house valuation model and other appropriate analytical tools.
Research and analyze state-owned land and facilities to identify surplus properties with housing potential.
Coordinate with DCAMM colleagues and other state agencies to assess development potential, site constraints, facility considerations, and opportunities for alternative or enhanced utilization.
Develop and recommend standards, procedures, guidelines, analytical approaches, and implementation strategies for the State Land for Homes pipeline.
Produce and coordinate external communications about real estate projects and State Land for Homes activities, including press releases, website updates, newsletter bulletins, and presentations.
Conduct research and analysis and prepare written memoranda for decision-making.
Respond to inquiries and information from external stakeholders concerning assigned projects.
Perform other duties supporting DCAMM's real estate, land-use planning, housing, and state-property objectives.