Associate Project Manager

Description

CLASS TITLE: Assistant or Associate Project Manager – Housing Development

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Assistant Project Manager - Preferred Hiring Range $66,560 to $70,554

Associate Project Manager Preferred hiring range: $68,966 to $81,137

Full pay range for the Assistant and Associate Project Manager are $66,560 to $93,307. Hiring rates are determined by skills, knowledge, experience, and internal equity.

GENERAL NATURE & SCOPE OF WORK

Under the direct supervision of Senior Project Managers, the Assistant or Associate Project Manager performs a range of duties in support of the development and construction management process. Serves as a contact person for all entities involved in the development and construction of projects. Prepares applications and assists in coordination of required materials for applications for project financing and department approvals, preparation of plans and documents by outside engineers, architects, and consultants.

Illustrative Examples Of Work/Essential Functions

• Serve as a contact person for project on development related issues for all entities involved with the construction project, including public and private lenders, City Planning, Building & Safety, Coastal Commission and others such as community groups
• Prepare applications and assist in coordination of required materials for applications for project financing and department approvals, coordinates preparation of plans and documents by outside engineers, architects and consultants
• Support negotiations with public agencies and community groups, assist with coordinating selection of consultant team members
• Assist in coordinating project consultants, including providing materials for architects, monitoring all phases of design and construction drawings
• Provide general administrative support for Housing Development Department
• May perform research on entitlement work and data collection; may support public presentations
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Standard methods, techniques used in preparation of project construction applications and financing
• Applicable federal, State and local laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; familiarity with recent funding programs, regulations and requirements
• Basic understanding of financial pro formas
• Basic understanding of financing sources such as LIHTC, MHP, AHP
  
  

Skill Level:

• Proficient in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office products
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Superior writing and communication skills
• Able to work well in team environment; excellent interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, vendors, other departments and city staff, city officials and the public
  
  

Ability to:

• Review and respond to construction and project financing applications
• Review complex data and make appropriate recommendations for application procedures
• Read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Monitor the work of outside vendors for compliance with scope of work contained in contracts
• Able to work independently with adequate supervision
  
  

Education & Experience

A combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree in Development, Economics, Architecture, Public Administration, Planning, Real Estate, Business or related field preferred, and
• 2 or more years of work in real estate development or finance, or related experience such as affordable housing, finance, planning, community development, including 1-2 years of direct development experience
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment under pressure and requires the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and demands
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use a keyboard
• Travel by various modes of private and commercial transportation within the region may be required
• Occasional fieldwork is required
• Must be physically capable of lifting, bending, climbing, standing and walking, especially pertaining to inspection of buildings where navigation of stairs, crawl spaces, attics, roofs, etc. will be required
  
  

The statements contained in this class specification reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this class, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the work load.

Position Requirements

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.