Senior Project Manager

This role performs management level work directing major real estate programs and activities with agency-wide impact and is involved in the coordination of multiple community planning initiatives and/or multiple redevelopment and/or development projects.

The Real Estate Development Senior Project Manager is responsible for the review and analysis of affordable housing development and redevelopment projects that will utilize multiple financial resources [LIHTC, Bond, RAD, RAD/Section 18 Blend, Restore-Rebuild (formerly Faircloth to RAD)], HOME, CDBG, Historic Tax Credits, etc., from predevelop activities to construction completion, certificate of occupancy and lease-up.

This position provides high quality project management and is accountable for developing and fostering effective relationships internally and externally including all third parties (e.g., consultants, public funders and private lenders/equity providers, community organizations, architects, constructions managers, government liaisons, etc.).

This position requires that the incumbent have project management skills and specific program knowledge.

Work is performed with limited direction and the role may supervise or lead the work of others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work.

Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

· Implements project or program plans, ensuring adherence to resources, budget and time constraints.

· Structure and close complex mixed-financed projects with multiple lenders and manages the due diligence process.

Apply knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Bond, and other Federal, state and city financial resources to ensure projects adhere to lending environment guidelines for project feasibility.

Facilitate community and public agency support of project master plan, development and changes.

Review project development in accordance with market study, zoning and permitting requirements.

· Monitors the day-to-day project or program status.

Troubleshoots projects/programs or project phases that are not meeting targets.

Collaborate with other staff and/or supervisors (if applicable) in the resolution of problems.

Ensures executive management awareness of any major project problems.

Educates stakeholders on project management methodology.

· Problem solves and aggressively pursues and implements current regulations.

Establishes/strengthens professional relationships with the City of Richmond Housing and Community Development and other staff, and real estate development project managers in other housing authorities, financial institutions, attorneys, community development organizations, business and industry leaders and/or other professional groups.

· (For supervisory positions) Develops and maintains a high-performance work team by establishing clear expectations and deadlines, establishing effective performa...