Full job posting: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/241843

The School of Government works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. The School offers up to 200 courses, webinars, and conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. Faculty members annually publish approximately 50 books, reports, articles, bulletins, and other instances of print and online content related to state and local government. The School is also home to a nationally ranked graduate program in public administration and specialized centers focused on information technology and environmental finance.

Position Summary

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The DFI Project Manager (Real Estate Development) will provide advanced project management, oversight, financial and development technical assistance to real estate development projects that emerge from DFI’s work with local governments and other community-based organizations in North Carolina. The DFI Project Manager (Real Estate Development) will oversee much of the project level work of DFI, including conducting sophisticated pre-development feasibility analysis (market research, parcel analysis, and financial modeling), building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, engaging with private sector development firms, developing and implementing solicitations for real estate development projects, coordinating other DFI staff and mentoring graduate students, advising community partners, translating complex feasibility analysis into actionable recommendations and advising for local government clients, making and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences, and performing project-level quality control and supervision in real estate development projects undertaken by DFI. The DFI Project Manager (Real Estate Development) will also participate in courses taught by School of Government faculty, research and develop new work, and support the operations of DFI.

The School of Government recognizes the importance of an educational and work environment in which all individuals are respected and valued. To that end, we are strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. For more information about the School’s commitment to diversity, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page: https://www.sog.unc.edu/resources/microsites/diversity-and-inclusion.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Advanced research, writing, and analytical skills in real estate development and finance, urban design, city planning, community economic development, or related areas.
• Advanced technical skills in real estate pre-development feasibility analysis in one or more of the following areas: market research, spatial analysis using parcel data, or financial modeling.
• Previous experience in two or more of the following: project management, development finance, public-private partnerships for development, market research, financial pro-forma modeling, and real estate development finance.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and partnerships.
• Strong planning, organizational, and coordination skills to manage or be involved in simultaneous projects efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on real estate or community economic development advising projects within a collaborative environment.
• Evening and occasional overnight travel required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Master’s degree in urban planning, business, public administration, and/or a related field.
• Understanding of tax credit programs (Historic Preservation, Low-Income Housing, New Markets, Brownfields)
• Experience working with local governments in a community economic development function.
• Interest in using public-private partnerships to accomplish community goals and to advance community and economic development projects in distressed areas of North Carolina.

Full job posting: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/241841

The School of Government works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. The School offers up to 200 courses, webinars, and conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. Faculty members annually publish approximately 50 books, reports, articles, bulletins, and other instances of print and online content related to state and local government. The School is also home to a nationally ranked graduate program in public administration.

Position Summary

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Development Finance Initiative (DFI) at the School of Government partners with local governments in North Carolina and beyond to attract private investment for transformative projects by providing specialized finance and development expertise. DFI partners with communities on projects including: building reuse and downtown revitalization; master development planning and execution; community and neighborhood development; industrial shell buildings; small business loan programs; and affordable housing development. DFI has worked on over 250 projects since its inception in 2010. DFI projects have resulted in over one billion dollars in private investment. DFI is experiencing high demand for its services and, accordingly, is seeking to expand its talented team of mission-driven real estate development experts.

The Development Finance Initiative (DFI), a program of the School of Government, is recruiting a Real Estate Development Analyst for a full-time EHRA Non-Faculty appointment. The Real Estate Development Analyst position reports to the DFI Associate Director and will work in close collaboration with DFI Project Managers.

This position will perform advanced data extraction, manipulation, management, and sophisticated analysis for real estate development projects aimed at assisting local governments with recruiting tens of millions of dollars in private investment for projects that accomplish local community and economic development goals. This includes measuring job growth, demographic analysis, assessing housing needs, analyzing neighborhood or downtown tax parcel data, modeling public-private partnerships, and other types of analysis. Analysts will work with project leads to develop narratives about local market conditions and challenges while also participating in project strategy sessions.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a quantitative research environment, demonstrates intellectual curiosity, enjoys data visualization challenges, and is excited by real estate development practices, public-private partnerships, and community development strategies. Responsibilities will include the following: creating analytic data files using techniques to extract and aggregate community and market information; performing sophisticated geospatial analysis using GIS and parcel data; conducting market analyses and financial feasibility modeling; and designing and preparing reports and presentations. The position will also include oversight, training, and support of graduate student fellows in extracting, manipulating, managing, and analyzing data. The Real Estate Development Analyst will work with a team of analysts to standardize and improve analytical processes. The successful candidate will be highly organized, creative, extremely detail oriented, and self-driven. The candidate will also be an effective interpersonal communicator with demonstrated ability to respond to changing workloads and priorities.

The School of Government recognizes the importance of an educational and work environment in which all individuals are respected and valued. To that end, we are strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. For more information about the School’s commitment to diversity, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page: https://www.sog.unc.edu/resources/microsites/diversity-and-inclusion.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Directly related experience or demonstrated interest in mission-driven real estate development, affordable housing, and/or community economic development.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, creatively, and accurately in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and stringent deadlines.
• A high level of competency with GIS mapping: experience conducting geospatial analysis, site suitability, socio-economic, and demographic analysis.
• A high level of competency in Microsoft Excel.
• Data project management experience: extracting, cleaning, organizing, and merging raw or uncleaned data for analysis.
• A high level of competency with demographic and market data sources (such as but not limited to data products from the US Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or HUD CHAS data).
• Experience analyzing relevant qualitative datasets including but not limited to survey responses, zoning codes, or other local government ordinances.
• Strong data visualization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience distilling, translating, and communicating complex analysis into key findings for specific audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills (ability to manage sideways, comfort giving and receiving feedback, etc.) as well as an ability to interact effectively with colleagues who have a variety of working styles.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience in community development, real estate, or other related fields OR a Master’s degree in planning, geography, public administration, public policy, business administration or a related field.
• Experience with (or eagerness to learn) cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data in R.
• Strong financial modeling skills related to real estate development including experience modeling debt, cash flows, and tax credits (historic, low-income housing, mill, and/or new markets).
• Experience working directly for a local government or with local governments as clients, and/or with public-private partnerships.
• Experience conducting market research and analysis for real estate development including supply and demand for commercial space, housing, and/or hospitality.
• Advanced knowledge of real estate capital markets.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Leadership Fellows Program is a distinguished program for graduate students who expect to receive their degree in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023. The Leadership Fellows Program is a two-year rotational program that offers on-the-job experience in four different business functions. Leadership Fellows have an opportunity to explore many different areas such as operations, finance, transportation, sustainability, etc. The Leadership Fellows Program is designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen, adaptability, and knowledge of the Port Authority as a whole.

Leadership Fellows are presented with a variety of developmental opportunities that range from one-on-one coaching to structured mentoring and various targeted training programs. After successful completion of the program, Leadership Fellows will be considered for key positions in areas such as policy analysis, finance, capital programs, operations, planning, or related business functions.

Compensation and Benefits:

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive salary, an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

How to Apply:

Follow the link under “Firm Website” to apply.

The deadline to apply is Sunday, October 30 at 11:59pm EST.

MHP is seeking a PROJECT MANAGER to manage and ensure all aspects of the residential developments activities in the company.
Who we are: MHP is an active and growing non-profit organization founded in 1989 that develops, acquires, rehabilitates, and builds quality apartment homes to meet the growing need for affordable housing in the Washington D.C. region. MHP’s community-based projects and programs include providing affordable rents, developing educational programs for residents to develop skills that expand their opportunities and balance their lives, and implementing neighborhood revitalization efforts in neighborhoods where affordable housing is located.

Job Summary:
The Project Manager ensures the long-term viability of residential developments by managing all aspects of development including assessing acquisition opportunities, structuring complex financing, hiring and managing consultants and overseeing projects through renovation or new construction, including managing the budgets and draws. The Project Manager reports to the Vice President or a Senior Project Manager.
Description
Due diligence, Feasibility and Project Funding:
Ensure completion of necessary due diligence to protect the owner and investors. Design initial program and financing strategy to creatively combine multiple financing resources that ensure long term project viability while being consistent with the development’s non-financial goals. Conduct, review and refine the analysis of overall economic feasibility. Identify funding opportunities; prepare tax credit, bond and other applications and proposals, and all materials necessary to secure commitments. Prepare documents for the Board of Directors and its Real Estate Committee.

Project Administration and Closing:
Assemble and manage the development team including design and construction consultants. Negotiate contracts and coordinate team throughout the development process. Coordinate property acquisitions and closings with funders and attorneys. Manage permitting and approval process with municipal officials, legal counsel and architects. Coordinate community and resident processes. Negotiate consultant, lender and contractor agreements. Prepare reports required for board, internal management, funders and investors.
Project Construction, Monitoring & Closing:
Closely monitor the construction process and push projects to finish on time and within budget. Work with project team to resolve financial and other issues that arise during this period. Assure compliance with tax credit, bond and other agreements. Assist accountants in preparing cost certifications. Provide asset management team with financial closing summary and work with asset management team in addressing any tax-related or post-closing financial or building performance concerns. Coordinate marketing and lease-up with property management to assist to ensure that occupancy and financial goals and restrictions are met.
Other Duties:
Update company real estate documents periodically to make sure documents are current, and to take advantage of project learnings. Perform additional project management activities as required to coordinate every phase of development.

Qualifications:
Requires a minimum two years of direct experience with financing and project management of affordable housing development projects. Must have the ability to identify and analyze opportunities, understand and design complex deal structures. Must understand regulatory / approval processes and property operations.
Must be skilled in multi-family acquisitions, financing (modeling and applications) and management of the development process. The goal of the position is to develop a minimum of 100 multi-family units per year and manage multiple projects—both renovation and new construction types.
Knowledge of public and private funding programs, including the Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other affordable housing sources, is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated interpersonal and technical skills including:
• Design and use of spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work as a leader and member of cross-disciplinary team.
Education and Experience:
Undergraduate degree and minimum of two years of direct experience in development or financing of affordable housing; four plus years of general real estate or non-profit real estate experience preferred. Master’s degree in related field is preferred, but not essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: Salary will be based on relevant experience. MHP offers a competitive benefits package including medical programs, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement matches, and paid time off.
Application Process: To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume, with salary requirements, to: hrjobs@marcumllp.com and lina.davila@marcumllp.com. Please include the job title “Project Manager” in the subject line of your email.

Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) is seeking a Real Estate SENIOR ASSET MANAGER responsible for oversight and analysis for MHP’s housing development portfolio, including revenue and expense management, property condition maintenance, and compliance activities.

Who we are: Montgomery Housing Partnership, Inc. (MHP) is an active and growing nonprofit organization, founded in 1989, that develops, acquires, rehabilitates, and builds quality apartment homes to meet Montgomery County’s growing need for affordable housing. MHP’s community-based projects and programs includes providing affordable rents, developing educational programs for residents to develop skills that expand their opportunities and balance their lives, and implementing neighborhood revitalization efforts in troubled communities impacted by foreclosures and economic downturn.

Summary Job Description: The Senior Asset Manager provides the necessary financial analysis and assistance to MHP to ensure that each property maintains a high-quality living environment; the properties are managed and maintained in an economical and fiscally responsible manner; adequate reserves are being accumulated for future maintenance needs; all federal, state and local legal and financial obligations are met; and reports are provided to MHP and subordinate corporations on financial health and property concerns. The Senior Asset Manager reports to the Director of Asset Management.

Primary Responsibilities:
Financial Management and Transactions
• Lead on-going financial monitoring and evaluation of property performance, particularly watchlist management, reviewing cash flow projections and reserve management for an assigned portfolio of properties
• Monitor all debt and equity financing requirements, including Section 42 LIHTC compliance
• Assists property management firms and Director of Asset Management in preparing the annual operating budgets and rental increase policies
• Review requests for replacement reserve reimbursements
• Review bids for large projects and makes recommendations to Director of Asset Management
• Implement acquisition plans for the limited partner interest in MHP’s LIHTC properties at Year 15
• Prepares asset management and production reports as requested

Long Term Portfolio Planning
• Oversee the financial and physical condition of the properties and plan for long term ownership
• Manage reporting requirements for lenders and insurers, including filing reports with management companies
• Analyze reports to track repair and maintenance trends, schedule capital needs assessments, develop and maintain capital needs tracking system
• Coordinate and conduct periodic site inspections to assess the physical condition and property management practices
• Evaluate and manage property management performance
• Regularly review energy use at properties and identify methods for improving energy efficiency
• Responsible for overall risk management strategies including insurance structuring, emergency preparedness, compliance, and property management policies
• Assists with tax appeals, including completing 3-year surveys

Project Management
• Troubleshoot facility challenges, supervise consultants, and plan for capital improvements
• Oversee large capital improvements, including selecting consultants/contractors and monitoring budget
• Take the lead on development hand off, attending weekly meetings, monitoring construction and lease up, assisting with financial close out as needed
• Participate in MHP’s future development ventures and provide input on design, operating and other features of proposed new development projects
• Work with Development staff on refinancing and rehab of existing properties in portfolio and property acquisitions
• Train or guide the work of other team members on occasion

Other Duties
• Occasionally attend evening resident meetings and resolve resident concerns as needed
• Participate in interdepartmental teams and committees
• Review internal reports and present them to internal stakeholders, including senior staff and the finance committee of the MHP Board
• Additional asset management activities as required

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a minimum five (5) years of direct experience with property and asset management.
• Familiarity with property management principles and have ability to read and analyze financial reports and budgets.
• Knowledge of affordable housing programs such as Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HUD Project Based Section 8, and Tenant Choice Voucher program.
• Basic knowledge of building types, building construction and maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex activities, prioritize conflicting demands, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to oversee and interact with property management companies and residents.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and capacity to adapt to a variety of situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to work independently, but also as part of an overall team.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Ability to conduct physical inspections of properties, including walking up and down stairs.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Compensation: Salary will be based on applicable experience.

Application Process: To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume, with salary requirements, to: lina.davila@marcumllp.com Please include the job title “Senior Asset Manager” in the subject line of your email.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MHP is seeking a REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER ASSOCIATE to support daily activities and ensure the proper workflow for the residential development projects administered in the company.
Who we are: MHP is an active and growing non-profit organization founded in 1989 that develops, acquires, rehabilitates, and builds quality apartment homes to meet the growing need for affordable housing in the Washington D.C. region. MHP’s community-based projects and programs include providing affordable rents, developing educational programs for residents to develop skills that expand their opportunities and balance their lives, and implementing neighborhood revitalization efforts in neighborhoods where affordable housing is located.
The Real Estate Developer Associate (DA) assists a Project Manager (PM) or Senior Project Manager (SPM) whose responsibility it is to ensure the long-term viability of residential developments by assisting with managing all aspects of development including assessing acquisition opportunities, structuring financing, hiring and managing consultants and advisors, managing budgets and draws, and closing out projects to turn over to the third-party property management firm and MHP’s Asset Management Department. Projects may be renovations or ground-up development. Depending on their abilities, the DA may also be responsible over time for managing a project on their own. The Developer Associate reports to the Vice President of Real Estate or a Senior Project Manager. Depending on workload a DA may assist more than one SPM or PM.
Description (the DA will assist the PM or SPM in the functions below)

Due diligence, Feasibility and Project Funding: Ensure completion of necessary due diligence to protect the owner and investors. Design initial program and financing strategy to creatively combine multiple financing resources that ensure long term project viability while being consistent with the development’s non-financial goals. Conduct, review and refine the analysis of overall economic feasibility. Identify funding opportunities; prepare tax credit, bond and other applications and proposals, and all materials necessary to secure commitments. Prepare documents for MHP’s Board of Directors and its Real Estate Committee.
Project Administration and Closing: Assemble and manage the development team including design and construction consultants. Negotiate contracts and coordinate team throughout the development process. Coordinate property acquisitions and closings with funders and attorneys. Manage permitting and approval process with municipal officials, legal counsel and architects. Coordinate community and resident processes. Negotiate consultant, lender and contractor agreements. Prepare reports required for board, internal management, founders and investors.
Project Construction, Monitoring & Closing: Closely monitor the construction process and push projects to finish on time and within budget. Work with project team to resolve financial and other issues that arise during this period. Assure compliance with tax credit, bond and other agreements. Assist accountants in preparing cost certifications. Provide asset management team with financial closing summary and work with asset management team in addressing any tax-related or post-closing financial or building performance concerns. Coordinate marketing and lease-up with property management to assist in ensuring that occupancy and financial goals and restrictions are met.
Other Duties: Update company real estate documents periodically to make sure documents are current, and to take advantage of project learnings. Perform additional activities as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated interpersonal and technical skills including:
• Highly skilled in design and use of Excel spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and negotiating skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong ability to work in and with teams.
Education/experience requirements: Undergraduate degree with a focus in finance, public policy or affordable housing. Master’s degree in related field is preferred, but not essential.
One to two years’ work experience in residential development, either affordable or market rate housing, or a related area a plus.
The goal of the position is to gain enough experience and expertise to become a Project Manager, managing two projects concurrently after approximately two to three years.
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: Salary will be based on relevant experience. MHP offers a competitive benefits package including medical programs, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement matches, and paid time off.
Application Process: To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume, with salary requirements, to: hrjobs@marcumllp.com and lina.davila@marcumllp.com. Please include the job title ” REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER ASSOCIATE ” in the subject line of your email.

The Downtown Mebane Development Corporation (DMDC) is seeking a full-time Executive Director to manage the day-to-day operations of the future Mebane Main Street Program. The DMDC Executive Director will be a full-time employee of the newly formed 501c3 organization, managed by a nine-member Board of Directors, with salary and benefits funded by the City of Mebane. The Executive Director will be responsible for coordinating the Main Street Four Point Approach as outlined in the Downtown Mebane Economic Development Implementation Plan.

Job Description

Our firm is seeking an Analyst who will support our work in the following ways:

Conduct econometric and statistical analyses of economic, financial and demographic data
Create and manipulate spreadsheets for economic and fiscal modeling
Draft and edit reports and prepare materials for presentations
Conduct technical research on economic and fiscal issues
Conduct spatial analyses of data and produce maps and other visuals (helpful)
Contribute to the intellectual and analytical direction of work engagements
When assigned, work closely with Principals and Directors to supervise Research Assistant work
When assigned, interface directly with clients in presentations, status meetings, and working conversations
Qualifications

Ability to thrive in collaborative, project-oriented setting with small groups of professionals
Competence in spreadsheet modeling, cost/benefit analysis, and regression analysis
Basic working knowledge of R (preferred) or STATA
Competence in working with large datasets
Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Competence in Geographic Information Systems (e.g. ArcView GIS) and in spatial analysis techniques(helpful)
Applied econometric experience (helpful)
Experience with economic impact modeling and related software programs (e.g. IMPLAN) (helpful)
Strong writing and report production skills (data visualization programs like Shiny or Tableau helpful)
Technical and policy research experience
Familiarity with how local and regional economies function
BA/BS (Master’s level degree helpful); common majors are Economics, City Planning, Urban Studies, Statistics, Mathematics, Political Science, Social Policy, Spatial Analytics, Geography, Business/Finance
Job Type/Compensation

Full-time position with paid time off (PTO)
Competitive base salary
Generous benefits package, including health insurance, profit-sharing, and 401(k)
Benefits of Employment

Team-oriented and intellectually stimulating work culture
Exposure to and participation in important economic and policy issues at the local, regional, and national level
Opportunity to learn from the experience and expertise of the firm’s principals, all of whom have direct affiliations at local academic institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University
Opportunity for advancement within the firm
Professional development opportunities
Opportunity to participate in a wide range of topics and industries and interact with a wide range of clients, including those of high prominence in and importance to Philadelphia
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to employment@econsultsolutions.com

HUD Multifamily is posting positions in New York, Baltimore, and Boston to be an Account Executive. This position is specifically for Recent Graduates of Masters programs to apply!