Project Developer - Central Office, Sacramento CA

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