Senior Real Estate Development Project Manager

Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the closing date listed above.

Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

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About the Opportunity:

The Department of Housing Services is currently looking for a Senior Real Estate Development Project Managerto serve the mission ofcreating pathways out of homelessness, promoting housing stability, and investing in affordable communities for Washington County and our residents.

As a Senior Real Estate Development Project Manager, you will guide the growth and development of the Departments' affordable housing and investment portfolios. You will identify, analyze, and develop properties for acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and/or new construction, including investment properties where the Housing Authority of Washington County and/or the Department may provide equity, subordinated loans, tax exemptions, rental assistance and/or other services.

You will manage a development team and complex real estate transactions, including low-income housing tax credit partnerships. Additionally, you will conduct and oversee staff work on all aspects of the real estate development including but not limited to acquisition, due diligence, financing, transaction structuring, predevelopment, permitting and construction, and operations planning, as well as facilitating approvals by and preparing reports for boards, funders, and investors.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Strategic thinker with extensive experience in affordable housing real estate development, including tax credit financing for new construction and rehabs.

• Exceptional project manager with skills across a wide range of tasks and teams.

• Experienced implementer with strong management/supervision skills, as well excellent negotiations and conflict resolution skills.

• Clear communicator and team player.

• Experienced administrator of federal programs for affordable housing such as LIHTC, HOME, CDBG, Rural Development, and federal voucher programs, and/or with State, Metro and local programs such as LIFT, GHAP, PSH, etc.

• Connector who can bring resources from public and private organizations to fund the development/rehabilitation of housing for multifamily rental housing and public housing programs.

• Financially savvy administrator, able to close complex affordable housing transactions, along with budget development, documentation, contract administration, asset management and tax credit compliance.

About the Department/Division:

The Department of Housing (including the Housing Authority of Washington County) is an innovative organization responsible for rent assistance, affordable housing development and operations, public housing, and homeless services programming across our community. We are a dynamic team that highly values a culture of access and inclusion differing perspectives, and life experiences. We embrace collaboration, work-life balance, hybrid work, a supportive work place, and are passionate about the work we do to serve and support our community. For more information, pleaseclick here.

Virtual Informational Q&A Session:

To learn more about this opportunity, please join us for a virtual Q&A session on Wednesday, March 04 (03/04) from 12:15pm - 12:45pm.

If you would like to attend, please email Gregory Garabedian at Gregory_Garabedian@washingtoncountyor.gov for the meeting link.

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Real Estate Development Project Manageris a working title. To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Senior Capital Improvements Project Manager.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in project management, business administration, public administration, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field, and five (5) years of responsible project or construction management or closely related capital project management experience, which includes two (2) years of experience supervising other professional-level staff; OR

• Associate Degree in project management, business administration, public administration, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field, and seven (7) years of responsible project or construction management or closely related capital project management experience, which includes two (2) years of experience supervising other professional-level staff; OR

• A combination of college-level coursework and experience equivalent to nine (9) years total of responsible construction or project management experience or closely related capital project management experience, which includes two (2) years of experience supervising other professional-level staff.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review Washington County's Driver's License and Record Policy:Driver's License & Records Policy(Vehicles - Section 800).

• Must pass Washington County Sheriff's Office criminal background check and maintain access rights to all jail facilities and other departments' secure facilities.

Selection Process:

You can review our standard selection process here.

Our commitment to you:
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference:
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link:Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email:Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

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