Lightengale Group is a real estate development consulting
firm. Our strong suit is the coordination of financing for multi-family rental affordable housing. We
also coordinate the development process (architect,contractor, property management) for several of our clients.
We currently do work in Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, and Georgia and continue to expand into new
states. We have been in business since 1999. For more information about Lightengale Group, see
lightengalegroup.com.
What:
We have many new interesting projects coming our way and are
looking to expand our capacity. We are especially interested in a candidate who has demonstrated
experience with juggling multiple demanding projects simultaneously and enjoys the challenge of meeting
deadlines. The Project Coordinator will be expected to handle many aspects of several projects working
in a project team and will work with projects during the initial feasibility stage, pre-development/funding, closing stage, construction and well as through the 8609 / stabilized operations. Lightengale Group often takes on new and varied projects and works in a team environment. These present challenges and demand creativity and flexibility from everyone. The successful candidate will look at such challenges as an exciting opportunity. This requires that the candidate communicate well and frequently, work independently, and know how to delegate effectively. While the work is highly
varied and difficult to predict on a day to day basis, the general work includes the following:
- Assisting Project Managers on a wide range of projects
- Completing loan and grant documentation (FHLB AHP, pre-development loans, DCEO)
- Estimating scoring for potential projects
- Reviewing redevelopment plans and strategy for project locations
- Reviewing and completing a variety of property management documents
- Coordinating insurance quotes
- Completing responses to RFPs for potential developments
- Due diligence related to determining costs of development and operations
- Assistance with a variety of project tasks as needed – may include site visits, coordination of applications or other tasks on an as-needed basis
- Due diligence and coordination with lenders, syndicators, and public entities to close projects
- Intensive communication (both verbal and written) with Lightengale Group managers, clients and funders
- Completing Owner Sworn Statements – coordinating submissions with clients, title companies, and vendors
- Coordination of post-closing tasks, such as funders progress and close out reports, 8609, and equity capital contribution coordination
- Opportunities to coordinate or assist with LGG marketing materials
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 2 years real estate finance experience or master’s degree in relevant field
- Excellent math skills
- Generally, computer savvy, including MS Excel and Word
- Successful track record of completing complex tasks on deadline
Benefits:
- Generous paid time off (vacation/ sick / etc)
- 8 paid holidays
- High deductible insurance plan with cash payments toward deductible (HSA)
- Short and long term disability insurance
- Employer-sponsored 401k plan with employer contributions
- Transportation reimbursement
- Monday staff lunches
- On-site workout facility and bike room provided at no charge
- Varied and frequent training opportunities.
- Salary DOQ.
Send cover letter detailing how this position fits in your
career plans and resume to
virginia@lightengalegroup.com; No phone calls or walk-ins,
please.