Real Estate Development Manager

Company: GREENVILLE HOUSING FUND
Location: Greenville
Posted on: February 14, 2020

Job Description:

SUMMARY The vision that sparked the creation of the nonprofit Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) in 2018 is of a future in which every neighborhood in Greenville County is thriving, sustainable, and affordable for all. GHFs mission is to increase quality affordable rental and homeownership opportunities across Greenville County. We engage and encourage the broader community to advocate for affordable places to live; we make investments in affordable housing through funding programs and financing; and we acquire land for future development. More information about GHF can be found at The REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER will direct GHFs real estate development projects and land bank program, and coordinate all GHF real estate initiatives. This is a new, full-time position that will report to the CEO and work closely with existing staff, Board members, city and county staff and representatives, for-profit and non-profit partners, contractors and vendors, community leaders and resident groups, and other neighborhood stakeholders. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PROJECT MANAGEMENT * Identifies location and initiates evaluation of potential project sites and properties. * Conducts preliminary feasibility analyses, including consideration of critical community support. * Negotiates and finalizes acquisition agreements. * Researches and secures sources of pre-development, construction, and permanent financing, from public and private sources. * Coordinates environmental and other entitlement reviews and local agency approvals, working with public agency staff to assure timely review and approval. * Identifies members of the development team and negotiates contracts with contractors, engineers and architects. * Prepares and monitors project budgets, cash-flow projections, and project schedules. * Oversees design and construction management to ensure appropriate attention is given to special-user needs, project budget, timelines, and lender/investor requirements. PRE-DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, FINANCING/FUNDRAISING, ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT * Identifies new areas of GHF program activity. * Assists in formulating a mixed-income housing strategy in a mixed-use environment when and where appropriate. * Makes public presentations on behalf of GHF at external project, policy, and community meetings. * Facilitates training and technical support for GHF development partners. * Works with GHF partners to identify feasibility of on-site service programs and identifies sources of necessary funding. * Works with GHF partners and community groups to facilitate affirmative marketing and smooth transition to occupancy. * Maintains oversight and compliance for completed GHF projects, in conjunction with other GHF staff. * Prepares written materials, including reports, hand-outs, power-point slide presentations, and grant applications. * Leads team responses to Requests-For-Qualifications and Requests-For-Proposals, in coordination with the CEO. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Bachelors or Masters degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Architecture, or related field.Masters degree preferred. * At least 3 to 5 years of experience working in real estate development, neighborhood revitalization, city planning, or related field. * Demonstrated experience and success managing housing and/or commercial development projects from concept to completion, including tenant lease-up and management, with preference for background directly involved in affordable housing development. * Demonstrated experience and success working through city and state municipal processes and working with community stakeholders. SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ATTRIBUTES * Demonstrated ability to carry out the responsibilities described above. * Working knowledge of and experience with local, state and federal housing financing programs, including HCD programs, HOME, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and tax-exempt bonds. * Working knowledge of local and state entitlement and public approvals processes. * Ability to conduct affordable housing development-related financial analysis and budget preparation. * Knowledge of and sensitivity to the concerns and needs of low-wealth households and communities, and an unwavering commitment to GHFs mission, vision, and values. * Experience working with diverse groups of stakeholders, and demonstrated negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. * Well-versed in working in a team or collaborative environment. * Excellent organizational and time-management skills. * Proven ability to work independently, including the ability to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities in an ever-evolving, fast-paced environment, work with multiple priorities under time pressure, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. * Flexible and creative thinker, capable of collecting and synthesizing complex new information, thinking analytically, and problem-solving. * Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface professionally and sensitively with vendors and contractors, GHF staff and Board, community partners, applicants for funding, and the public, in person and by phone. * Outstanding and effective written communication skills, including careful attention to proofreading. * High expectations for quality and attention to detail, and the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all work. * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, meeting scheduling, and other common Windows-based office software programs, including tasks such as generation of power-point slide presentations, manipulation of spreadsheets, internet searches, and mail merges. * Language skills must include the ability to read, analyze, and interpret public policy journals, financial reports, and legal documents, including those containing technical jargon and/or terminology relevant to the field of affordable housing policy and development. * Mathematical skills, in addition to those pertaining to pro-forma and budget preparation, must include an understanding of concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and successful applicants must be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. OTHER ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS * Ability and willingness to flex hours to meet the demands of the job over the course of the year. * Ability and willingness to undertake frequent local and regional travel to carry out duties and responsibilities, or to attend relevant meetings, conferences or events.Occasional statewide or national travel may also be required. * Must have reliable automobile transportation, a valid South Carolina Driver's License and appropriate vehicle insurance. Physical Demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.The employee is occasionally required to walk and/or climb stairs, and to be able to physically visit and inspect active construction sites. The use of hands to finger, handle, or feel is required, as is the ability to reach and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. COMPENSATION Annual salary range is commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits offered. For additional information on this opportunity, please contact: BRYAN BROWN _President and CEO _ Applicants may send resume and cover letter to: _with subject line Real Estate Development Manager or Greenville Housing Fund Attn: Real Estate Development Manager Search 100 W. Antrim Dr. Greenville, SC 29607

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