Needs From: BrownEngage

This position will serve as a Housing Development Finance Project Manager on the Department's Housing Production and Preservation team. Working under the direction of the Director of Housing Production and Preservation the Project Manager will develop and implement programs, functions, and activities related to housing production and preservation as well as real estate finance for the Department. The role includes participation in the development and implementation of any legislation or regulation having an impact on housing and development of funding programs; and to do related work as required.

The Project Manager will:

•    Review funding proposals and analyze proposed projects for financial viability and readiness to proceed.

•    Work closely with other public and quasi-public housing agencies at the local, state, and national levels

•    Assist in the development of strategic partnerships and contacts with private sector, non-profit, government agencies, community representatives, and other organizations. Proactively identify opportunities to apply for federal and private funding to support program development and activities.

•     Assure housing production and preservation programs are in accordance with rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, directives and prepares for and respond to audits and reviews.

•     Analyze and improve programs, interpret ordinances and regulations, seek new programs and opportunities.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A background that includes experience in housing development from a government, quasi-government, non-profit, or private sector perspective. Experience in housing development finance preferred. Familiarity with existing programs and an understanding of the funding options that the State of Rhode Island can use to increase housing production. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in Real Estate Finance, Planning or related field preferred. Rental Housing Development Finance Professional (RHDFP) from GrowAmerica/NDC or similar certification preferred.

Experience: Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. As least 5 years of experience utilizing and/or administering housing, community development, and/or housing/real estate finance or development programs. 

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

 

To apply or learn more information, please go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rhodeisland/jobs/4990815/interdepartmental-project-manager?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs