THE POSITION

Under the supervision of the Director of Housing Development, the Project Manager performs a wide variety of tasks related to planning and developing affordable housing for Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC). The Project Manager coordinates and implements all activities relating to project development from feasibility analysis through completion of construction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evaluate potential development sites and performs design, financial and physical feasibility analyses related to property acquisitions. Coordinate the negotiation of purchase agreements.
2. Procure construction and permanent financing for developments from conventional, public and quasi-public sources. Research and develop financing sources, prepare financing applications and meet other lender requirements.
3. Organize, coordinate, document and facilitate escrow closings.
4. Solicit and coordinate the work of project consultants, including legal and financial consultants. Negotiate contracts.
5. Obtains construction, architectural and other project approvals from planning and building departments and other regulatory agencies.
6. Prepare periodic project activity reports.
7. Prepare and monitor development and construction budgets.
8. Prepare, update and adhere to project timelines and schedules.
9. Review and implement tenant relocation plans.
10. Coordinate bid and qualifications processes to select construction-related consultants, including architects, general contractors and construction consultants. Prepare and negotiate contracts, and monitor contract compliance.
11. Oversee project design development and preparation of project plans and specifications.
12. Oversee general contractor’s construction and design-related cost estimates. Process requests for payment and monitor costs related to design and construction.
13. Manage the construction process including compliance with local government and lender requirements. Perform site inspections. Recommend decisions regarding and process changes order requests. Process pay application and loan disbursement requests. Assure compliance with plans and specifications.
14. Work with Property Management, Tenant Services, Asset Management and tenants in the design and development of projects. Oversee development and implementation of hiring programs.
15. Conduct due diligence tasks to safeguard the organization’s investments and corporate integrity.
16. Perform outreach duties and public relations work as needed. Attend neighborhood and community meetings and act as liaison between TNDC, its consultants, vendors, partners and the community. Participate in local and state policy planning and advocacy efforts.
17. Meet with and report to the Director of Housing Development on a regular basis to discuss issues associated with the development process.
18. Attend TNDC’s Board and Housing Development Committee meetings as required.
19. Undertake tasks as may be assigned by the Director of Housing Development or the Executive Director.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• High degree of independence, initiative, responsibility, and accountability.
• Exposure to private and public debt financing and equity for typical affordable housing development projects.
• Exposure to design issues and construction materials and methods.
• Well-developed oral, written and public speaking skills.
• Ability to supervise work of consultants, and work with and lead a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree and two years experience in affordable housing development project management; OR
• A master’s degree in city and regional planning, business, public policy, architecture or a related field and one year of experience in affordable housing or community development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL

• Master’s degree in city and regional planning, business, public policy, architecture or a related field; and three years experience in affordable housing development project management.
• Substantial experience and in-depth knowledge of complex private and public debt financing and equity for typical affordable housing development projects.
• Substantial experience with and knowledge of design issues and construction materials and methods.
• Capacity to exercise considerable independent judgment over typical acquisition, financing, construction and design issues.
  

SALARY
Entry-level $45,000 - $60,000; Journey-level $60,000 - $70,000; Senior-level $70,000 - $90,000.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, TNDC, 201 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. E-mail to jobs@tndc.org or fax to 415-771-0813. Position open until filled.

ABOUT TNDC
Founded in 1981, TNDC is a non-profit, community development organization that serves the Tenderloin and surrounding neighborhoods. Our combined annual budget is $15 million, with a staff of 220.

WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EOE