Project Mgr. Community & Housing Development

Low Income Housing Institute•Seattle, WA

4d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager for Housing and Community Development joins a small, mighty and highly efficient team of housing professionals at the Low Income Housing Institute, including people skilled in finance, design and construction management, the core proficiencies on which LIHI depends to grow our affordable housing and mixed-use portfolio of projects. In addition, LIHI offers development consultant services to other organizations assisting their efforts to develop housing and mixed-use projects. The position is responsible for developing and implementing development activities from start to finish—from project concept to completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, construction or related field.
Familiarity with housing development—can include affordable, low income, homeless or market rate housing from a financing, design, construction and/or legal perspective.
Prior experience in housing development in either a for-profit or a nonprofit setting.
At least three projects comparable in kind to LIHI’s mission.
Knowledge of public and private financing sources for low-income housing.
Demonstrated proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software (i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel).
Ability to maintain program budgets and financial information.
Be skilled in writing proposals.
Excellent organizational skills.
Must be able to read, write and speak in English, with excellent writing skills.
Possess ability to work with diverse populations, and funding sources.
Ability to accommodate different work styles among colleagues.
Ability to simultaneously coordinate multiple development projects at different stages in the development process.
Past experience or demonstrated ability to supervise staff, vendors, consultants and/or interns.
Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Must have a vehicle, valid Washington State driver’s license and driver liability insurance.
Must be able to pass a driving record check

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and/or other certifications in relevant fields.
Interest in community engagement, homelessness and housing policy.
Prior work in Washington State affordable housing.
Prior experience working with emerging nonprofit organizations interested in real estate development.
Ability to work effectively with communities of color in addressing housing, homelessness and anti-displacement issues.
Experience in Project Management software (i.e. Microsoft Project).

Responsibilities

Responsible for program planning
Creates project feasibility studies
Conducts site search and site control
Selects other development team members
Writes proposals for the public and private resources necessary
Reviews contracts and legal documents
Conducts due diligence toward loan closings
Responsible for aligning the financial resources for a project—development budget, rent chart, operating pro forma, construction cash flow and Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity potential, if relevant.
Develops strategies to cover gaps in financing to build out the resources necessary to get to finance closing
Negotiate terms with each source of capital and equity for a project.
Responsible for site feasibility analysis and entitlements for new construction and rehabilitation projects.
Preliminary selection of architects and General Contractors and securing and closing on the financing needed to proceed
Maintains project document files
Reports on status on plenary status calls
Holds the group accountable to deliverables to achieve the closing date for financing that allows the project to enter into the construction or rehab phase of development.
Track construction schedule
Track budget and monthly draws for payments to vendors
Track close-out of project
Coordinate with property leasing and management staff
Plans and facilitates construction loan conversations and tax credit equity installments achievement.
Function as a subject expert to others on the Development Team and to others at LIHI—with proficiency and strength in a core area—design, finance, planning, community outreach and/or construction management.
Perform organization development and consulting services on behalf of LIHI with new partners, emerging nonprofits, joint ventures and BIPOC organizations.
Provide training and technical assistance to less experienced development staff, interns, or staff of community partners, to assist us all in cross-training for mutual strength.
Maintain communication with Property Management, Compliance, Asset Management, Building Facilities and Accounting department staff.
Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines
Utilize PPE Equipment and follow PPE protocols, as needed
Other job duties as assigned