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Assistant Project Manager, Resources for Community Development - Berkeley, CA

Assistant Project Manager

Resources for Community Development

Job Announcement
Position: Assistant Project Manager 
Department: Housing Development
Location: Berkeley, CA
Status: Full-time, non-exempt 
Salary: DOE, plus excellent benefits
About RCD
Resources for Community Development (RCD) is a leading regional nonprofit developer and owner of affordable housing. RCD's mission is to create and preserve affordable housing for people with the fewest options, to build community and enrich lives.
Since RCD was established in 1984, our company has developed or preserved over 65 communities that provide affordable, high-quality, and service-enriched affordable rental housing to over 2,200 low-income households throughout the Bay Area. Through a robust pipeline, RCD is actively growing. RCD strives for excellence, and we are seeking an outstanding candidate to join our team.
Major Job Responsibilities and Duties:
The Assistant Project Manager, under the direction and supervision of RCD's Director of Housing Development, will have primary responsibility for administrative support for a full range of development activities relating to affordable multifamily housing development projects, including but not limited to the following:
  1. Responsible for providing support to Housing Development staff in preparing and assembling development funding applications.
Research locational and other amenities for development sites
Prepare maps and graphic attachments
Draft narratives, letters and certifications
Organize and assembling reports, attachments, graphics, budgets, narratives, letters, certifications, and other documentation needed
  1. Responsible for providing support to Housing Development staff in procuring and contracting with a variety of development related vendors, consultants, and contractors.
Prepare and distributing RFP and RFQ documents and requests
Review, rank, and negotiate proposals
Prepare contract approval worksheets
  1. Responsible for providing support to Housing Development staff in conducting feasibility analysis of new and existing properties.
Research site zoning and locational amenities of potential development sites
Research and input financial and property data into pro forma and other financial templates
  1. Responsible for performing regular administrative support tasks for RCD's Development Department
Prepare check request coversheets for Project Managers
Maintain contractor preliminary lien lists
Maintain development vendor database and contract approval files
Photocopy, fax, type, write and edit correspondence and documents as requested
Assist with updating and maintaining departmental filing system
  1. Participate in department, RCD and other staff or industry meetings and activities
  1. Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Assistant Project Managers should have experience or strong interest in the development and/or financing of multifamily housing, preferably (a) affordable housing for lower income households, and (b) working in the public or non-profit sectors. Assistant Project Managers should have experience and/or demonstrated abilities in the following areas:
  • Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Careful attention to detail and well-organized.
  • Ability to adjust to changing situations and work under pressure.
  • Good conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
  • Knowledge of affordable housing financing programs and/or real estate development.
  • Ability to balance competing priorities to meet development deadlines for multiple projects
Education:A bachelor's degree in urban planning, public policy, public administration, real estate development, business administration or related field. Background in housing or real estate development, architecture, planning, business, housing finance or related field is highly desirable.
Work Environment: Majority of time spent in a sedentary office environment. 
Travel Requirements: The Assistant Project Manager may be required to visit various properties off-site and must have a valid California driver's license.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to lift twenty (20) pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How to apply

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume AND salary requirements via e-mail to careers@rcdhousing.org. Please reference Assistant Project Manager in the subject line. Applicants with suitable experience and/or skills will be contacted for interviews. Compensation is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. RCD offers competitive benefits including: paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending and commuter check plans; and employer contributions to a retirement savings plan. No calls please.
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