Senior Project Coordinator (CPED)
Salary: $80,856.00 - $98,280.00 Annually
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Community Planning & Economic Development
Closing: 10/2/2022
To learn more and apply visit: MN Senior Project Coordinator
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis seeks a housing development professional with multi-family housing experience to coordinate the financing and development of housing development projects in Minneapolis. This staff position is also responsible for managing assigned housing development projects, various public financing programs, assisting with private investment in the development, and presenting all aspects of the project to the various stakeholders, including the City Council's Business, Inspections, Housing, and Zoning Committee.There is one vacant position within the Housing Policy & Development division within Community Planning & Economic Development.
Work Location – This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Alternative Policy -- The City is concerned about the health, safety, and well-being of employees. All employees must either provide proof of being fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing if not fully vaccinated.
• Coordinate all aspects of the housing development process including familiarity with loan underwriting and all funding sources associated with single family housing development.
• Understand the various types of project financing, evaluate proposals, and assist developers in achieving the best result for the city and its residents, while efficiently utilizing city resources.
• Lead the development of programs, policies, and strategies that help to achieve City housing development objectives.
• Engage in housing development projects that achieve City objectives and require City involvement for land, financing, or knowledge.
• Assist developers in navigating the public process in an efficient manner. Assist developers in developing timelines for process steps involving City review and approval of uses, site plans and building plans, and budget and financing, and then work with all parties involved in the project to keep it on schedule.
• Manage and coordinate assigned projects from initiation to completion, which may include formulating development guidelines and criteria, selecting developers, securing approvals and public financing, managing the project budget, underwriting loans, assuring effective interim property management, securing and implementing grants, negotiating and managing contracts, and any post-construction compliance and monitoring.
• Negotiate the terms and conditions of loans, redevelopment contracts and other contract agreements. Administer and monitor executed contracts, prepare and document payments, certify contract completion, monitor long-term contract compliance and later negotiate workouts and restructuring if needed.
• Create conceptual development plans, lead efforts to identify opportunities for property designated by the City for development, and seek potential investors.
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) outlining project opportunities, identifying City objectives and identifying criteria for proposal selection. Evaluate proposals and make recommendations regarding acceptance.
• Respond to requests from private developers seeking City and/or regional approval and/or financial support for projects involving specific properties or specific uses where the property or location needs to be identified.
• Manage City-owned property that is held long-term by negotiating professional services, equipment or construction contracts, leases, and operating agreements. Formulate long-term management and capital improvement strategies for held assets.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend property to be acquired and negotiate approved property purchases in support of the City's housing development objectives.
• Participate as a representative of CPED on task forces and committees and attend conferences, seminars and community meetings.
• Work with neighborhood groups and other stakeholders to discover local objectives and concerns and facilitate public support for economic development projects.
• Respond to requests for information from elected officials and the public.
• Assist management by providing regular constructive feedback on City processes and procedures that impact the mission of CPED.
• Actively participate in development of CPED budgets by proposing business plans for assigned areas of responsibility.
Education: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration or equivalent
Experience: Five years of related experience
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.- Good knowledge of the Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood plans, zoning and building codes and the administrative processes of the City of Minneapolis.
- Strong knowledge of private and public financing tools for development projects.
- Knowledge of real estate markets, industrial and residential building and development cost and commercial and industrial markets.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to make presentations and conduct group negotiation.
- Project management and team leader knowledge and skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects at the same time and organize work to meet deadlines and conflicting priorities