Job description

The Assistant Director will coordinate the following activities under the direction of the Director, with direct management responsibilities for multiple members of the Real Estate Development team: review regulation and policy changes and advise on comment letters and outreach; develop and manage relationships with jurisdictional partners, lenders, design team members, contractors and other partners required for the success of the Department; review financial data for projects in predevelopment and potential acquisitions, including proformas, balance sheets and other financial statements, rent rolls and loan documents; identify new sites for affordable housing development and engage in strategic planning regarding the pipeline; lead staff development efforts and assist with training; engage in conflict resolution at the project level as required, such as easement and title issues, investor/lender conflicts and rate negotiation, neighbor disputes, etc. to support the project management team.

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct search for appropriate land for single and multifamily housing development.
• Assess and document housing and community development needs in communities through research and contact with farmworkers and other low-income residents needing better housing.
• Determine project feasibility, including market research, financing proformas, operating budgets, environmental review, due diligence, and risk assessment.
• Manage various aspects of site selection, land use approvals, negotiations with landowners, community outreach, and entitlement process with local jurisdictions.
• For single family program, coordinate land development with self-help housing delivery staff, including lot sales.
• For multifamily project development, manage all aspects of entitlements, financing, and construction or rehabilitation of units. Maintain close communication with asset management staff.
• Oversee development financing applications to public and private lenders/funders.
• Prepare reports to funding agencies and lenders.
• Assist in the selection process of project team, including engineers, architects, environmental consultants, utilities, etc.
• Effectively and constructively manage and coordinate the services of professional consultants such as planners, architects, engineers, building contractors, and others.
• Oversee the management of contractors, including monitoring of development work to ensure work is completed on schedule and in compliance with contract requirements and local agencies.
• Oversee escrows for land purchase and sales with appropriate SHE staff and outside agencies. Represent SHE programs to community groups, other organizations, government agencies, and private partners.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership to program staff and the organization in carrying out the programs and mission of SHE.
• Seek appropriate financial resources to maintain, expand and improve program efforts.
• On-going in-depth review and analysis of program operations, community needs, and program resources.
• Ensure program staff members are well-trained, well supported, and provided a safe work environment.
• Assure compliance with SHE policies and with quality and cost standards at all program levels.
• Maintain effective communication with SHE partners, funders, and regulators in a way that furthers positive working relationships.
• Prepare program and project budgets; review fiscal data, effectively manage within budget.
• Represent SHE to communities, agencies, the media, and participants.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts or Science, preferably in a field related to this position such as Community Development, Urban Planning, Finance, Management, Public Policy, Construction Management, Business, etc., and five years in the field as a project/program manager or other position with direct responsibility for coordinating housing and/or real estate development projects. Directly-related housing development and/or management experience may be substituted for some of the educational requirement.
• Two years of progressively more responsible administrative or management experience; a background in grants management is helpful.
• Demonstrated technical, management, and administrative experience and expertise appropriate to the specific program area(s).
• Experience with real estate development, including project entitlements and approvals is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking, meeting facilitation, and effective communication skills.

Salary DOQ

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,350.00 - $9,380.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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