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Project Manager (2 positions) - Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (San Francisco)

Who: Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC) provides affordable housing and services for low-income people in the Tenderloin and throughout San Francisco, to promote equitable access to opportunity and resources. In the Tenderloin, TNDC stands as a catalyst for advancing community interests and a force for expanding the choices that enhance livability, such as housing, employment, education, food, cultural activities, and open spaces. TNDC values are: Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Collaboration and Equity.

What: TNDC is hiring a Senior and an Assistant Project Manager. Both positions are outlined below:
The Senior Project Manager coordinates and implements all activities relating to project development from feasibility analysis through completion of construction. Essential responsibilities include:

  • Evaluate potential development sites and perform feasibility analyses related to property acquisitions. 
  • Procure financing from conventional and public sources, including preparing financing applications. Coordinate, document and facilitate escrow closings. 
  • Solicit and coordinate the work of professional consultants. Negotiate contracts. 
  • Obtain project approvals from planning and building departments and other regulatory agencies. 
  • Prepare financial proformas and monitor development and construction budgets.
  • Prepare, update and adhere to project schedules. 
  • Review and implement tenant relocation plans. 
  • Coordinate bid and qualifications processes to select architects and general contractors and subcontractors. Negotiate contracts and monitor contract compliance. 
  • Oversee project design development and preparation of project plans and specifications. 
  • Manage the construction process, including meeting lender and governmental requirements and processing of pay application and loan disbursement requests. 
  • Work with Property Management, Tenant and Community Services, Asset Management and tenants in the design and development of projects.
  • Conduct due diligence tasks to safeguard the organization’s investments and corporate integrity. 
  • Perform outreach duties and public relations work as needed, including attending community meetings. 
  • Supervise Housing Development staff as assigned. 
  • Meet with and report to the Director of Housing Development on a regular basis to discuss issues associated with the development process. 
  • Undertake tasks as may be assigned by the Director of Housing Development. 
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for providing administrative support and project assistance to the Director and project management staff. Essential responsibilities include:
  • Word-process, photocopy and fax paperwork as requested. 
  • Research and compile project information for reporting, marketing and funding requests. 
  • Create and maintain centralized files for project records and project information binders. 
  • Coordinate logistics for special events such as ground-breakings and grand openings. 
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings for Director and Project Managers. 
  • Attend and take minutes for the Housing Development Committee and project meetings as requested. 
  • Prepare TNDC Housing Development Committee packets, including monthly development reports. 
  • Prepare organizational funding applications and monthly compliance reports. 
  • Assist with construction and permanent financing applications. Help package materials for funding applications, periodic and regular reports, and special requests to lenders, investors and other funders. 
  • Assist with community outreach duties as needed. 
  • Attend neighborhood, community, and project meetings. 
  • Help organize, coordinate, document and facilitate escrow closings. 
  • Assist with bid and qualifications processes to select project consultants. 
  • Assist with entitlements and permit approvals from City planning, building inspection, and other agencies.
  • Assist during the construction process including processing change orders and complying with local government and lender requirements. 
  • Undertake tasks as may be assigned by the Director or Project Managers.
Qualifications: 
Senior Project Manager - A bachelor’s degree and 4 years’ experience in affordable housing development project management; OR a master’s degree in urban planning, business, economics, law, public policy or a related field and 3 years of experience.
  • Strong financial proforma skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 
  • High degree of independence, initiative, responsibility, and accountability. 
  • Experience with private and public debt financing for affordable housing. 
  • Exposure to design issues and construction materials and methods. 
  • Well-developed oral, written and public speaking skills. 
  • Ability to work within project teams and supervise work of consultants. 
  • Capacity to manage 3 or more projects independently. 
 Preferred:
  • Experience with all phases of the development process, preferably with at least one project taken from concept through completion. 
  • Experience with acquisition/rehabilitation and portfolio rehabilitation. 
  • Experience with joint venture developments, including with nonprofit, market-rate, and nonhousing partners. 
  • Experience or interest in supervision and mentorship. 
  • Experience with market rate housing debt and equity financing. 
Assistant Project Manager: 
  • Bachelor degree in architecture, urban studies, geography, engineering, or a related field. 
  • High level of proficiency with Excel and Word applications. 
  • Familiarity with affordable housing or nonprofit sector. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail. 
  • Manage multiple deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders. 
  • Work independently, able to follow directions, and effectively prioritize multiple tasks. 
  • Facile with information technology, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Highly organized and excellent time management skills. 
  • Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to effectively communicate tasks to peers and team. 
Preferred:
  • Bachelor degree plus two years experience or equivalent. 
  • Exposure to affordable housing development. 

Find the job postings and apply:
Senior Project Manager 
Assistant Project Manager