Arizona-based Project Manager II will lead the finance, development, and acquisition of affordable, multi-family housing. The successful Project Manager will be connected with affordable housing community in Arizona and will be the lead resource for other team members, anticipating project needs, making recommendations, and demonstrating professional expertise in all functional areas. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Pay: $120,000/salary
Benefits:
- Generous paid time off, variety of benefit options, including pet insurance.
- Early-close Fridays.
- 403b + match, paid volunteer time, and much more.
Duties:
- Review sites for potential development of new construction or complexes for potential acquisition.
- Prepare feasibility analysis responding to project criteria. Includes identifying needs, population served, financial feasibility, and community plan as needed. Work with Mercy Resident Services staff to identify program possibilities and limitations, and to identify area resources. Create models and scenarios to inform decisions.
- Prepare all applications for funding and lead others in the application process. Actively engage in problem-solving with internal and external parties. Anticipate Mercy’s project approval process and incorporate into schedules. Articulate process deadlines and provide guidance to others as needed.
- Perform tasks necessary to obtain all approval i.e., submission of land use, and permit application, attendance at hearings, neighborhood meetings, and foster a team approach to obtaining neighborhood acceptance, where required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Planning, or related field.
- Five (5) years in low-income housing development work
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Business, Planning, or related field.
- Certification in Real Estate Finance and Development by a recognized institution or agency.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Demonstrated strong collaborative and relationship building abilities with a wide variety of people, cross-functional teams, community-based organizations, banks, and lawyers with minimal supervision.
- Detailed knowledge and experience in project design phases.
- Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated superior written, verbal communication and relationship management skills.
- Highly effective problem solving and flexibility while remaining focused on solutions.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint.
At Mercy Housing, everyone contributes to a mission and values centered culture. We are committed to demonstrating the values of Respect, Justice and Mercy in all aspects of our daily work. At Mercy Housing, we seek applicants who are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe we are more effective when diverse groups of people, including residents, feel valued, respected, and included.
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