Project Supervisor at DreamCity Properties

Job Description

• Primary job responsibilities will be to plan, coordinate, implement and manage all activities related to the development of affordable housing from acquisition through construction completion.
• Evaluates the feasibility of potential development opportunities; conceptualizes a development program in concert with organizational mission and goals and makes recommendations to senior team.
• Plans and implements review of all financial and physical due diligence needed to safeguard the organization’s investments in real estate.
• Plans and obtains entitlements, planning approval and all construction permits and approvals, and all wet and dry utility plans and approvals in conjunction with development team partners.
• Prepares and monitors project budgets and cash flow projections; Establishes and monitors time and cost schedules.
• Research sources of funding and maintains familiarity with threshold and screening criteria of key sources;
• Prepares and submits funding applications in order to secure funding to support predevelopment, construction and permanent phases for development.
• Manages the design process in conjunction senior team and coordinates design process.
• Manages the design and construction teams including architects, general contractors, engineers, construction managers and other consultants to ensure adherence to project budget and schedule, cost containment and quality control.
• Resolves related problems and concerns. Conducts and arranges regular site inspections and construction draw meetings.
• Personally inspects active construction projects not less than two times a month.
• Prepares and presents progress reports to senior team, and others as requested.
• Assists in researching and prepares policy briefings for Agency, Supervisor and Directors as requested.
• Other tasks as assigned related to real estate development, policy development, organizational budgets, planning and administration.

Education & Experience Required

• BA Degrees in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Accounting, Business, Real Estate or related fields
• A minimum of 3 years project management experience with a real estate development firm or related business.
• Advanced degree in related field preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to plan and manage the development of real estate projects. Knowledge of project management tools and principles.
• Strong analytical abilities, computation, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Ability to make public presentations and to work successfully with community groups, government and private lenders, and low-income tenants.
• Leadership and team building skills.
• Basic knowledge of building construction. Ability to track and manage construction projects, subcontractors and project development participants.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
• Strong computer skills in office automation and various software applications using spreadsheets, word processing, and databases including MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project Manager and Adobe.