Associate Project Manager

Firm: MidPen Housing
Locations:
Oakland, CA

This position is for the East Bay Office in Oakland. Our headquarters are in Foster City.

Payment: Unpaid
Category: Housing
Contact: Sarah Brett
sbrett@midpen-housing.org

Posted: May 23, 2015

Summary:

The Associate Project Manager will support the Development Team in managing all aspects of the development process for new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation projects. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Real Estate and a Director of Housing Development, the Associate Project Manager is expected to gain broad exposure and experience that will facilitate advancement to a Project Manager if desired.


Job Description:

• Provide administrative support to Project Managers as tasks arise.
• Coordinate meetings with internal departments, outside consultants, contractors, public agencies and financial partners during all phases of development projects, from initial feasibility, to planning and design, to loan closings, construction and lease-up.
• Complete research on development feasibility of potential sites.
• Assist with preparation of responses to development RFPs.
• Assist with the preparation of applications for development funding and government approvals.
• Assist with loan and tax credit syndication closings.
• Prepare documents for use in due diligence procedures.
• Assist in preparing and approving predevelopment and construction draw requests to lenders.
• Prepare presentation materials as needed, including graphs, power point slides and printed materials for community outreach, planning submittals/applications, etc.
• Organize and maintain documents on the Development drive of the MidPen server
• Update, compile and distribute reports for the Development Department.
• Facilitate the transition of completed projects to other departments, including turnover to central files and creation of project closing binders.
• Assist with general duties as assigned.

Performs other assignments as requested.


Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or Community Development or related fields.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software, including Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as codes, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone and in person.
• Ability to compile data accurately and proficiently.
• Ability to solve practical problems, tackle new projects, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving, flexible environment and adapt to changing needs of the Development Department as new projects and tasks arise.
• Background in real estate development and/or affordable housing a plus!