Project Developer

• Helps evaluate potential project sites and properties.
• Prepare written report material including grant and financing applications and new business proposals.
• Organize critical community support. Make presentations before public bodies and community groups.
• Research and secure sources of predevelopment, construction and permanent financing from public and private sources.
• Work with public agency staff to assure timely public review and approval including environmental and other entitlement reviews.
• Solicit and coordinate the work of non-construction-related project consultants, including legal, finance and other special consultants; negotiate contracts.
• Coordinate bid and qualifications processes to select construction-related consultants, including architects, general contractors and construction consultants; prepare and negotiate contracts; and monitor contract compliance.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Organize, coordinate, document and facilitate escrow closings.
• Prepare and monitor development and construction budgets.
• Prepare, update and adhere to project timelines and schedules.
• Oversee project design development; supervise preparation of project plans and specifications. Ensure attention given to special-users’ needs, Eden standards, project budget, timelines, and lender/investor/regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the construction process including compliance with local government and lender requirements; perform site inspections; recommend decisions regarding change order requests; process change orders, pay application and loan disbursement requests; and assure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Work with Eden Housing Resident Services to identify feasibility of on-site service programs, and identifies sources of necessary funding.
• Work with Eden Housing Management and community groups to facilitate affirmative marketing and smooth transition to occupancy.
• Manage interdepartmental planning and project handoff process to ensure successful transition to operations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree (M. A.) or equivalent;
• OR 4 years related experience and/or training;
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A background in planning, business, community development, public policy or a field related to housing.
• A passion for housing justice and equity is highly desirable.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience or background in housing, planning, business and real estate finance
• Experience or background in affordable housing development, planning or finance
• Knowledge of local, state and federal housing financing programs; including HUD 202/811, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and Tax Exempt Bonds.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the concerns and needs of lower income people
• Ability to conduct financial analysis and budget preparation
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills