Jefferson East, Inc.
Detroit, MI
Do you love creating a visually compelling, before and after redevelopment story that transforms commercial districts and neighborhoods? If yes, then you may be interested in leading the revitalization of the East Jefferson corridor, and JEI's historic Jefferson-Chalmers Main Street project, including the redevelopment of vacant and blighted commercial properties. With JEI's partners, the goal is to bring buildings back to a useful life that support neighborhood retail and housing in multiple commerical districts. Specifically, you will help energize seven retail storefronts, attract inspiring entrepreneurial business owners and support JEI's properties with finance layering, environmental cleanup and project management coordination.
In your first year at JEI, here is how you will make a difference in real estate and business attraction:
Do you love creating a visually compelling, before and after redevelopment story that transforms commercial districts and neighborhoods? If yes, then you may be interested in leading the revitalization of the East Jefferson corridor, and JEI's historic Jefferson-Chalmers Main Street project, including the redevelopment of vacant and blighted commercial properties. With JEI's partners, the goal is to bring buildings back to a useful life that support neighborhood retail and housing in multiple commerical districts. Specifically, you will help energize seven retail storefronts, attract inspiring entrepreneurial business owners and support JEI's properties with finance layering, environmental cleanup and project management coordination.
In your first year at JEI, here is how you will make a difference in real estate and business attraction:
Real Estate
JEI seeks a highly motivated candidate who is eager to build their professional experience with the JEI team and board of directors. You understand real estate, the development process and proformas, with strong negotiating skills. You have proven project management acumen with strong leadership to keep your work and everyone else on track, and the ability to say no. Most important, you know how to build trusting relationships that lead to collaborations with our partners, including the JEI team, community members, local business/property owners, city staff, funders and peer organizations. Above all, you love urban spaces and want to be immersed in Detroit's transformation.
- Oversee JEI's new subsidiary development entity, JEDEVCO, and assist the Executive Director manage a board of directors.
- Provide "get it done" project management — stellar communications and ability to deliver client value — the development phase for JEI's Jefferson-Chalmers Main Street property portfolio.
- Manage contractors and contracts for architecture, engineering, construction and financing.
- Interface, negotiate and partner with project funders.
- Manage documents and data necessary for obtaining predevelopment loans and financing, grant reporting requirements, including CDBG façade, HOME funds, and MSHDA grants.
- Develop project proformas, budgets and plans.
- Market and promote the corridor to attract businesses, visitors, and residents.
- Establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District and other appropriate economic development incentives.
- Collaborate with TechTown and other business support agencies in collaboration with business owners looking to locate in the corridor, and property owners that want to lease space.
- Assist local property owners, business owners and developers in their interaction with governmental agencies.
- Identify and secure additional resources to aid commercial and mixed use redevelopment projects.
- Marketing JEI and partner programs to area businesses, property owners, and residents.
- Main Street Project Partners:
- City of Detroit planning, economic development, housing and BSEED departments
- Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
- State Agencies: MEDC and MSHDA
- Philanthropic partners: Enterprise Community Partners and The Kresge Foundation
- Wayne State University Tech Town
- Neighborhood residents and businesses
JEI seeks a highly motivated candidate who is eager to build their professional experience with the JEI team and board of directors. You understand real estate, the development process and proformas, with strong negotiating skills. You have proven project management acumen with strong leadership to keep your work and everyone else on track, and the ability to say no. Most important, you know how to build trusting relationships that lead to collaborations with our partners, including the JEI team, community members, local business/property owners, city staff, funders and peer organizations. Above all, you love urban spaces and want to be immersed in Detroit's transformation.
Education and Experience
Founded as the Jefferson East Business Association in 1994, today Jefferson East, Inc. (JEI) improves the economic viability of business districts, increases the density and livability of residential neighborhoods, and creates an inviting sense of place throughout the east Jefferson corridor - from Downtown Detroit to Alter Road on the city's lower eastside. JEI fosters the economic renewal and physical transformation of the corridor that serves as the gateway between downtown, the Detroit riverfront and eastern suburbs.
- Bachelors in Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Business, or a related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Project management certification or related training.
- 5+ year's relevant experience in real estate development.
- Experience in real estate, brokerage, contract management and negotiation.
Founded as the Jefferson East Business Association in 1994, today Jefferson East, Inc. (JEI) improves the economic viability of business districts, increases the density and livability of residential neighborhoods, and creates an inviting sense of place throughout the east Jefferson corridor - from Downtown Detroit to Alter Road on the city's lower eastside. JEI fosters the economic renewal and physical transformation of the corridor that serves as the gateway between downtown, the Detroit riverfront and eastern suburbs.
Detroit, MI, US
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300 River Place Drive
Detroit, MI, US 48207