Development Project Manager

SUMMARY:

Under direction from the Director of Real Estate Development, independently lead and manage development activities for the development and execution of the Tulsa Housing Authority’s (THA) Housing Strategy, Redevelopment Initiatives, and planning and execution of any other HUD related programs for THA Developments (Includes but not limited to RAD, Public Housing, Part 58). This position will oversee activities in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law and assist with project mixed-source financing, housing and development policy, and public meetings through the completion of property redevelopment. In this role, the employee with collaborate closely with internal THA departments, and will work to general additional development opportunities in Tulsa.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Leading and managing project team meetings with internal THA staff, partners, lenders, and investors.
• Manage multiple development projects from concept through construction to final endorsement leading the project team to ensure milestones are tracked and achieved timely;
• Assist with developing, coordinating, and administering THA’s Housing Strategy for the agency’s long and short-range property acquisition, capital improvement and development endeavors;
• Assist with the conversion and recapitalization of THA Developments to the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program and other Public Housing related programs;
• Support the Department of Construction and Development Services on housing and other development opportunities from the pre-development phase through financial closing, providing technical expertise including project scope, initial feasibility analysis, site selection and acquisition, design scope, financing, and entitlements;
• Conduct research, analysis and conflict resolution on planning and development opportunities having a high degree of complexity and public interest;
• Support the Department of Construction and Development Services on the analysis of complex applications, development proposals and low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) applications for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies; prepare written correspondence, reports and recommendations;
• Assist THA Project Based Voucher Selection Committee, preparing and providing a financial analysis of each application as outlined in the Request for Proposals;
• Support the Department of Construction and Development Services in the management of partnerships with external development partners including but not limited to consultants, non-profits, real estate developers, and lenders;
• Support the Department of Construction and Development Services in the management of grant performance and reporting requirements for a variety of programs, contracts and agreements;
• Assist in the development and on-going maintenance of development processes, procedures and templated materials in support of the THA Development process, including but not limited to project team materials, project reporting and financial modeling;
• Manage the working financial model for assigned projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, finance, urban planning, architecture, or a related field, or experience equivalent
• Experience in project management required.
• Master’s degree in political science, finance, urban planning, architecture, or a related field, or two years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Oklahoma valid driver’s license is required.

WHO WE ARE:

Joining our mission at Tulsa Housing means that you can make an impact right here in the Tulsa community, helping those who are most vulnerable to secure and maintain safe, decent housing. Leave your job at the end of the day knowing that you made a difference in the lives of those in need and that you are fighting against the chains of poverty that hold down so many families. When you combine such a rewarding mission with our incredible benefits package, that includes a zero-cost employee only health insurance option and an 11% employer 401K contribution, you have one of the best places to work in Tulsa!

Snapshot of THA’s paid benefits (“*” is Company paid 100%)

• Principal 401(k) retirement plan with 11% THA contribution*; employee also may contribute
• Health plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma) available the beginning of the month after start date
• Blue Cross Blue Shield, Advantage PPO is company paid for employee only*
• Life insurance - 1.5x annual salary is paid for by THA*
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays *
• Company paid time off December 24th – January 1st*
• Annual leave accrual*
• 0 – 3 years of service: 12 days per year
• 4 – 6 years of service: 15 days per year
• Sick leave accrual (12 days a year)*

Additional Benefits Available for Employees:

• Dental available the beginning of the month after start date
• Vision available the beginning of the month after start date
• Flexible Spending Account available (Individual and/or Dependent Care)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE

THA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. THA's Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all employment and personnel actions including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, and disciplinary actions.