Chinatown Community Development Center
Project Manager
Chinatown Community Development Center, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for originating, scheduling, coordinating and implementing all aspects of the development of affordable housing and mixed-use projects. Projects include new construction and rehabilitation of existing buildings.
Status:
Full-time, Exempt, RegularLocation:
Chinatown Neighborhood, San FranciscoHours:
Monday through Friday, general business hoursSalary:
$108,158 - $113,850 annually ; Comprehensive benefits
The Organization :
A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 30 affordable housing buildings serving over 3,800 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth. Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.
Job ResponsibilitiesWork under the supervision of the Director of Housing Development and Associate Director of Housing Development to:Participate in initiating and evaluating new development opportunities, including necessary feasibility analyses related to acquisition of projectsWork with other organizational staff, including Property Management, Construction Management, and Program/Planning and Resident Services staff in design and development of affordable housing projects and project-related programsObtain necessary financing for developments including researching sources, preparing applications, working closely with financial consultants, lenders and investors, and participating in negotiation of financial terms as appropriateSolicit and coordinate work of project consultants including coordinating bid and qualifications processes to select development-related consultantsAct as liaison between Chinatown CDC, its consultants, vendors, partners, and the communityParticipate in preparation or development of project-related budgets and schedules, and monitor/maintain eachObtain public entitlements and permitNegotiate construction documents and contracts; monitor construction progress and resolve conflicts; oversee draws and monitor cost and budget.Work with and support other CCDC departments by maintaining communication of information necessary throughout design, construction and lease up.Assist Property Management and Asset Management Departments with project transition by preparing documentation with essential project information for ongoing operation.Coordinate or assist with logistics for special events such as ribbon cuttings, ground-breakings, and project openingsPerform outreach duties and public relations work as needed including attending community meetings and participating in City/County policy planning and advocacy efforts, including making public presentations.Undertake other tasks as may be assigned by the Director of Housing Development or Associate Director of Housing DevelopmentIf skills permit, perform construction management/owner’s representative duties, as requestedAs needed, present reports to the Board of Directors and Board Committee(s)Other:
Embody organization values (respect & compassion, empowerment, teamwork)Contribute to a safe and pleasant work environmentFollow policies, procedures, and safe work practicesOther duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience :
Ability to independently project manage new construction or rehabilitation projects under general supervision from Director of Development and Associate Director of DevelopmentAbility to work well independently and with a teamStrong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skillsAbility to adjust to changing situations and work under pressureStrong financial and quantitative skills, particularly working with spreadsheet programsExcellent written and verbal skillMinimum Qualifications :Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies, Business Administration, Planning, Architecture or related fieldTwo (2) years of experience in managing new construction affordable housing development projectsKnowledge of real estate practices and affordable housing issues in California, and construction/design issues related to housing developmentKnowledge of affordable housing development and finance, including tax credits and tax-exempt bondsAbility to put together and manage project pro formas and schedulesProficiency with Microsoft Word and OutlookPreferred Qualifications :
Master’s in city planning, affordable housing development training, or equivalentPrior experience in non-profit housing project managementThree (3) or more years of experience in affordable housing or real estate developmentUnderstanding of San Francisco economic, social, political and real estate contextDemonstrated experience with housing financeExperience with Asset Management
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The Project Manager is responsible for originating, scheduling, coordinating and implementing all aspects of the development of affordable housing and mixed-use projects. Projects include new construction and rehabilitation of existing buildings.
Status:
Full-time, Exempt, RegularLocation:
Chinatown Neighborhood, San FranciscoHours:
Monday through Friday, general business hoursSalary:
$108,158 - $113,850 annually ; Comprehensive benefits
The Organization :
A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 30 affordable housing buildings serving over 3,800 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth. Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.
Job ResponsibilitiesWork under the supervision of the Director of Housing Development and Associate Director of Housing Development to:Participate in initiating and evaluating new development opportunities, including necessary feasibility analyses related to acquisition of projectsWork with other organizational staff, including Property Management, Construction Management, and Program/Planning and Resident Services staff in design and development of affordable housing projects and project-related programsObtain necessary financing for developments including researching sources, preparing applications, working closely with financial consultants, lenders and investors, and participating in negotiation of financial terms as appropriateSolicit and coordinate work of project consultants including coordinating bid and qualifications processes to select development-related consultantsAct as liaison between Chinatown CDC, its consultants, vendors, partners, and the communityParticipate in preparation or development of project-related budgets and schedules, and monitor/maintain eachObtain public entitlements and permitNegotiate construction documents and contracts; monitor construction progress and resolve conflicts; oversee draws and monitor cost and budget.Work with and support other CCDC departments by maintaining communication of information necessary throughout design, construction and lease up.Assist Property Management and Asset Management Departments with project transition by preparing documentation with essential project information for ongoing operation.Coordinate or assist with logistics for special events such as ribbon cuttings, ground-breakings, and project openingsPerform outreach duties and public relations work as needed including attending community meetings and participating in City/County policy planning and advocacy efforts, including making public presentations.Undertake other tasks as may be assigned by the Director of Housing Development or Associate Director of Housing DevelopmentIf skills permit, perform construction management/owner’s representative duties, as requestedAs needed, present reports to the Board of Directors and Board Committee(s)Other:
Embody organization values (respect & compassion, empowerment, teamwork)Contribute to a safe and pleasant work environmentFollow policies, procedures, and safe work practicesOther duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience :
Ability to independently project manage new construction or rehabilitation projects under general supervision from Director of Development and Associate Director of DevelopmentAbility to work well independently and with a teamStrong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skillsAbility to adjust to changing situations and work under pressureStrong financial and quantitative skills, particularly working with spreadsheet programsExcellent written and verbal skillMinimum Qualifications :Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies, Business Administration, Planning, Architecture or related fieldTwo (2) years of experience in managing new construction affordable housing development projectsKnowledge of real estate practices and affordable housing issues in California, and construction/design issues related to housing developmentKnowledge of affordable housing development and finance, including tax credits and tax-exempt bondsAbility to put together and manage project pro formas and schedulesProficiency with Microsoft Word and OutlookPreferred Qualifications :
Master’s in city planning, affordable housing development training, or equivalentPrior experience in non-profit housing project managementThree (3) or more years of experience in affordable housing or real estate developmentUnderstanding of San Francisco economic, social, political and real estate contextDemonstrated experience with housing financeExperience with Asset Management
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