Senior Redevelopment Project Manager

City of Gresham•Gresham, OR

About The Position

The City of Gresham is seeking an experienced, independent professional to lead complex projects advancing the City’s urban renewal and economic development priorities. Reporting to the City Manager, this position works with City Council, the Gresham Redevelopment Commission, and internal and external partners. Its primary focus is project delivery, real estate and property asset management, development finance, and public-private partnerships. The role leads capital and redevelopment projects from concept through completion; directs consultants and multidisciplinary project teams; manages procurement and contracts; and leads property acquisition, leasing, redevelopment, and disposition. It also develops real estate asset plans and policies, evaluates development feasibility and public investment, and creates funding strategies using authorized City resources, urban renewal and tax increment financing, grants, and private investment. The position prepares reports and presentations for City leadership and governing bodies, coordinates community engagement and interagency agreements, maintains project and transaction records, and oversees compliance with applicable laws, City policies, procurement requirements, and funding-source conditions. The City describes its work as challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding, and emphasizes collaboration, equity, inclusion, and practical service to the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, construction management, engineering, architecture, urban planning, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
Six years of progressively responsible experience in project delivery, redevelopment, real estate development or asset management, development finance, or related work.
Qualifying experience must include independent leadership of complex projects; real estate transaction or development feasibility analysis; budget and contract administration; and coordination of consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
Good driving record meeting the City’s driving matrix. Disqualifying criteria include a major traffic offense or accident resulting in death or major injury; a DUI offense within the last five years; more than three moving violations within three years or more than two within one year; or more than two accidents within three years.
Any combination of qualifying education, training, and experience meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
Ability to independently lead multiple complex projects and transactions, prioritize competing deadlines, and identify decisions requiring higher approval.
Ability to analyze financial models, validate assumptions, and evaluate public exposure.
Clear, transparent, and persuasive communication skills across varied audiences.
Negotiation and conflict-resolution skills; ability to handle change and concurrent tasks.
Ability to research independently, solve problems, exercise discretion with confidential matters, and maintain reliable project, financial, and transaction records.
Ability to effectively direct, coordinate, and evaluate consultants and project teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with urban renewal, tax increment financing, and public-private partnerships in Oregon.
Experience preparing and evaluating development pro formas and financial feasibility analyses.
Experience with public procurement and contract administration.
Experience presenting to elected or appointed bodies.

Responsibilities

Lead complex capital and redevelopment projects from concept through completion, setting scopes, goals, schedules, milestones, decision points, and risk plans.
Develop and administer project budgets, cost estimates, and forecasts; monitor progress, resources, and financial performance.
Coordinate design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations; assess proposed changes and recommend corrective action.
Direct and evaluate owners’ representatives, designers, contractors, consultants, and project teams; set roles, priorities, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
Provide technical and functional leadership, guidance, and training to staff; review analyses and recommendations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with objectives.
Resolve interdependent issues and coordinate timely City decisions and licensed professional services.
Lead procurement and contract administration with Purchasing, Legal, and Finance, including scopes, selection criteria, proposal evaluation, negotiations, and award recommendations.
Review invoices and payment requests; monitor deliverables, expenditures, and compliance; manage amendments, change orders, disputes, deficiencies, and contract closeout.
Exercise delegated authority within approved budgets, policies, and contract terms; document decisions and refer exceptions and material changes for approval.
Lead property acquisition, leasing, redevelopment, and disposition, including tenant solicitation and selection.
Coordinate appraisals, title and easement review, environmental and building assessments, market feasibility, land-use, and infrastructure review; evaluate due diligence, risks, and alternatives.
Negotiate property transaction terms and development agreements within authorized parameters, coordinate legal and financial review, approvals, and closing, and recommend whether and under what conditions to proceed.
Develop and implement asset plans for urban renewal and other City properties, considering potential uses, market conditions, operating and maintenance costs, renovation needs, revenue opportunities, and public benefits.
Recommend priorities for property acquisition, investment, retention, redevelopment, or disposition, and coordinate approved stewardship activities.
Research, develop, and analyze Citywide real estate policies, procedures, and asset management practices.
Prepare and evaluate development budgets, operating pro formas, cash-flow projections, and financial feasibility analyses; test revenue, cost, financing, and timing assumptions.
Evaluate funding gaps and partner capacity, and recommend public investment amounts, purposes, terms, and performance requirements.
Develop funding strategies for public-private partnerships and other City projects using authorized City resources, urban renewal and tax increment financing, grants, and private investment.
Recommend financing terms and protections with Finance and Legal; monitor compliance with urban renewal plans and funding-source requirements, restrictions, and conditions; identify financial exposure and corrective actions.
Prepare reports, decision briefs, and presentations for management, City Council, the Gresham Redevelopment Commission, and other audiences, explaining alternatives, financial implications, risks, and public benefits.
Coordinate community engagement and interagency agreements, addressing competing interests consistent with approved priorities.
Maintain project and transaction records; coordinate compliance with applicable laws, City policies, and procurement requirements; report on performance, financial risks, compliance concerns, and recommended improvements.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with developers, consultants, property owners, community members, and elected and appointed officials.
Independently lead multiple complex projects and property transactions with competing priorities and deadlines, exercising judgment and discretion in sensitive matters.
Communicate complex financial, technical, and policy information clearly and persuasively; negotiate and resolve conflicts among parties with competing interests.