Development Program Manager
City of Carrollton
Professional Area:
Economic Planning and Development
Experience:
3-5 years
Location:
Carrollton, TX
SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Director of Development Services, responsible for the management and coordination of specific assigned projects and programs which may include complex development and redevelopment projects, public/private partnerships, policy and ordinance development, and interdepartmental strategic plans. Advise City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the general public on marketing strategies, TOD and re-development initiatives.
TYPICAL DECISIONS: The incumbent establishes the terms and conditions of development agreements to facilitate development and redevelopment projects. The incumbent develops policies, programs, and ordinances related to City goals. The incumbent works with multiple city departments and outside agencies to determine regulatory, transportation, and utility needs for development and redevelopment projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Negotiate in the public interest for the acquisition of land, provision of incentives for development or re-development of land.
- Manage tax increment finance districts, public or private as needed to facilitate TOD or redevelopment efforts.
- Provide entrepreneurial efforts for real estate development that increase residential density, improve transit accessibility and reflect TOD growth principles as a result of collaboration and negotiations.
- Participate in making and implementing marketing strategies for TOD and re-development initiatives.
- Facilitate TOD partnerships among private landowners, land developers, local transit agency, (DART), and the city.
- Participate in review of development proposals for conformance to city codes and ordinances, including coordination with other city departments and outside agencies.
- Plans, organizes and coordinates full range of functions related to the acquisition and disposal of real estate property and rights related to land use and development.
- Attend and make presentations at meetings of city Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council, as required.
- Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees, citizens, developers, landowners, design professionals, real estate professionals, elected and appointed officials.
- Oversees long term development projects from planning/funding development to preliminary design phases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Real Estate, Business Administration or closely related field AND 4 years of progressively responsible experience OR
- Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Real Estate, Business Administration or closely related field AND 2 years progressively responsible experience
- 8-10 years progressively responsible experience preferred
SALARY: $84,678 - $89,759 Salary commensurate with education and experience qualifications