POSITION SUMMARY  

Responsible for originating, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of the development of affordable housing projects.  Projects may include new construction, rehabilitation, Eden-owned re-syndications, and joint ventures with other developers.  Project developers are expected to manage a workload of multiple projects in a collaborative environment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Helps evaluate potential project sites and properties. Prepare written report material including grant and financing applications and new business proposals. Organize critical community support. Make presentations before public bodies and community groups. Research and secure sources of predevelopment, construction, and permanent financing from public and private sources. Work with public agency staff to assure timely public review and approval including environmental and other entitlement reviews. Solicit and coordinate the work of non-construction-related project consultants, including legal, finance and other special consultants; negotiate contracts. 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. Negotiate contracts. Organize, coordinate, document and facilitate escrow closings. Prepare and monitor development and construction budgets. Prepare, update, and adhere to project timelines and schedules. Oversee project design development; supervise preparation of project plans and specifications. Ensure attention given to special users’ needs, Eden standards, project budget, timelines, and lender/investor/regulatory requirements. Oversee the construction process including compliance with local government and lender requirements; perform site inspections; recommend decisions regarding change order requests; process change orders, pay application, and loan disbursement requests; and assure compliance with plans and specifications. Work with Eden Housing Resident Services to identify feasibility of on-site service programs and identifies sources of necessary funding. Work with Eden Housing Management and community groups to facilitate affirmative marketing and smooth transition to occupancy. Manage interdepartmental planning and project handoff process to ensure successful transition to operations. Perform outreach duties and public relations work as needed; attend neighborhood and community meetings and public hearings; act as liaison between Eden, its consultants, vendors, partners, and the community; and participate in local, state and federal policy planning and advocacy efforts. Represent Eden externally at industry forums and groups within identified geographic areas. Attend Eden’s Board meetings as required. Undertake tasks as may be assigned by the Associate Director of Development or Director of Development. Actively participate in our culture of inclusivity. Must have access to reliable transportation to travel during the business day to Eden properties, training sites and retail stores. 

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.