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Assistant Project Manager

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Oakland, CA, USA
Full-time

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is a full time, non-exempt position, responsible for managing the new home subdivision development process after Tentative Map approval until home sales on multiple projects simultaneously, under the direction of the Director of Housing Development.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Update schedules, budgets, sales prices, & cash flows
  • Manage projects to their approved budget and schedule and communicate risks/cost overruns/delays as appropriate; coordinate the project-related work of internal staff to ensure adherence to project budgets and schedules
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with government representatives to obtain necessary discretionary approvals and permits and government funding
  • Solicit bids and negotiate consultant agreements and related vendor contracts
  • Direct daily performance of architects, consultants, attorneys, engineers, and other project specialists and team members
  • Assist with and manage internal and external design processes after Tentative Map through home sales, including grading permits, utility service design, engineering permits, recorded Final Map, and building permits
  • Prepare grant applications for all governmental grants and financing
  • Assist with securing private construction loans, closing loans, and ensure all construction financing is in place prior to start of construction
  • Monitor projects under construction and work closely with construction staff
  • Calculate sales prices, including the amount and financing terms of all mortgages
  • Obtain California Bureau of Real Estate approval and legally form and set up Homeowner Associations
  • Coordinate the home sales process with all internal staff to ensure the timely closing of homes
  • Assist with other project management tasks as needed
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree required; degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Architecture, or Planning desired
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum one years’ experience in housing and/or real estate development, real estate finance, planning, or a related field
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project desired
  • Ability to work effectively with different social and economic groups
  • Commitment to affordable housing development and specifically Habitat’s vision
  • Possess a temperament suitable to create a work environment that is cheerful, productive and inclusive

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

  • Primarily office work, some travel within our service area of Contra Costa, Alameda, and Santa Clara County will be required. Occasional night and weekend meetings as needed.

Organization Info

Habitat for Humanity International

Overview
Headquarters: 
Americus, GA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1987
About Us
Mission: 

Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We build and repair houses all over the world using volunteer labor and donations. Our partner families purchase these houses through no-profit, no-interest mortgage loans or innovative financing methods. As a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry that builds with people in need regardless of race or religion, we welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 16 2018
Active Until: 
May 16 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Habitat for Humanity International
industry: 
Nonprofit