SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Salary : $89,676.00 - $156,336.00 Annually

Location : Riverside, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-8132-02

Department : Community Development

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER to fill one (1) vacancy in the Economic Developmen t Division of the Community and Economic Development Department The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and / or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The City of Riverside is looking for an economic development professional with a high level of energy who can take the City's strategic focus areas in aerospace, arts and tourism, biotechnology, clean technology and sustainability, and general technology to the next level. Join a fast paced and dynamic team that is dedicated to identifying and growing new and emerging business sectors helping to create economic opportunities for future generations. We've got a great work schedule and organizational culture that supports employees and encourages growth! The City is seeking the best and the brightest to join our growing team.

The Senior Project Manager will develop strategies, lead attraction and growth efforts, and develop strong industry relationships within the City's areas of excellence : 1) aerospace, 2) arts and tourism, 3) biotechnology, 4) clean technology and sustainability, and 5) general technology, while also being aware of additional opportunities and emerging industries to strengthen the local economy. In this role, you won't just be a project manager; you'll be a catalyst for change. Your work will directly impact the economic landscape of our City, helping to create jobs, attract investments, and enhance the quality of life for all residents. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to building a sustainable and prosperous future. If you're looking for a position that combines strategic thinking, community engagement, and the thrill of driving real change, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Join us in shaping the future of our City! Your journey starts here.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Direct, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the planning and execution of Economic Development goals and objectives; develop policy related to land use, incentive programs and real estate project development.
• Establish goals, objectives, priorities, schedules and budgets for individual programs and projects.
• Establish economic development strategies, polices and procedures.
• Establish and manage performance measurement systems related to Redevelopment and / or Economic Development goals and objectives.
• Maintain liaison with local Redevelopment and / or Economic Development organizations, local and regional businesses, developers, real estate brokers, public agencies, property owners, and the general public to encourage collaborations and promote Redevelopment and / or Economic Development activities.
• Make public presentations to legislative bodies, business organizations, community groups, development associations and others regarding the City's Redevelopment and / or Economic Development goals and objectives.
• Identify and market sites suitable for Redevelopment and / or Economic Development.
• Manage various Agency-owned commercial properties, including contract services, tenant lease negotiations, and property maintenance and improvements.
• Identify and attract targeted retail, office and other desirable businesses and investments.
• Prepare and administer professional service, financial and real estate development contracts, Owner Participation Agreements, and Development and Disposition Agreements.
• Conduct and / or coordinate complex studies, and prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• Establish and maintain electronic database and contact management programs.
• Coordinate with other departments the review and processing of specific private development projects.
• Develop Requests for Qualifications and Request of Proposals.
• Plan, develop and manage real estate development, financial analysis, direct business assistance and incentive program development / implementation.
• Oversee diverse forms of business assistance, including site selection, public and private financing, work force development, international trade, permit fast-tracking and general entrepreneurial problem solving with a government environment.
• Leverage funding through grants, assistance programs and other means of maximizing the effectiveness of redevelopment projects.
• Oversee management of City's demographic, land use and market-related database; including maintenance of a commercial and industrial property inventory.
• Network and coalition build with local, regional, state and federal business and economic development organizations.
• Enter into negotiations with developers, business owners and tenants.
• Facilitate interdepartmental coordination related to strategic planning, business recruitment and business retention.

Qualifications

Education : The equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public or business administration, urban planning, economics, marketing, or a closely related field. A Master's Degree or graduate level course work is desirable.

Experience : Four years of professional administrative and project management experience in economic development, urban planning, real estate development, or related field. Experience must include one year in the direct administration and management of redevelopment projects. A Master's degree or relevant professional certifications are highly desirable and may be substituted for one year of the required experience, except the minimal required redevelopment project management and administration experience.

Highly Desired Qualifications :

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS : If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and / or medical / physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options :

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates / times / locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows :

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website :

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Instructions : The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and / or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

Please indicate the amount of experience you possess in professional administrative and project management experience in economic development, urban planning, real estate development, or related field.

Do you possess one year experience in the direct administration and management of redevelopment projects?

Please indicate the type of valid driver's license you currently possess.

Do you possess experience designing, developing, and launching a collaborative, multi-sector model for economic development focused on business and jobs development, education and workforce development, and housing and community development?

Do you possess experience growing business markets in technology and innovation e.g., biotechnology, medical technology, aerospace, etc?

Do you have experience in the successful development and execution of business development and marketing plans aimed at attracting businesses?

Certification : I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note : Employers and / or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

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Salary : $89,676 - $156,336