The Project Assistant (PA) is a temporary, full time, non-exempt position, responsible for assisting the Vice President and Project Managers with managing the project development process and the home renovation process on multiple projects simultaneously. The PA will assist in site and home acquisition, contract negotiation, obtaining project financing, budgeting, managing consultants, pulling permits, managing schedules, and managing home sales. This position is highly visible in the organization and externally.
Areas of Responsibility:
Site Acquisition/Feasibility
- Research, locate, and assist in evaluating land and home opportunities for Habitat’s programs
- Assist in due diligence coordination with in-house construction staff and others
- Research and understand target market areas
Contract Negotiation
- Assist in negotiating agreements and consultant contracts
Project Financing
- Assist in identifying and securing public and private financing for projects, including writing grant applications and pursuing grant funds
- Monitoring or coordinating disbursement/draw requests with accounting/finance staff
Project Budgeting & Cash Flows
- Assist in developing project and program pro formas and detailed budgets and manage project costs
- Assist in developing and regularly (monthly) updating cash flow forecast/outlook through end of projects
- Reviewing and authorizing non-construction project invoices/expenses and submit for payment
- Assist in monitoring expense reports from the Finance department and provide corrections/explanations
Project Team & Partnerships
- Assist in developing and maintaining good working relationships with development partners and funders to achieve mutual goals
- Assist in coordinating selection and manage performance of architects, consultants, attorneys, engineers, and other project specialists and team members
- Assist in coordinating the project-related work of Fundraising, Homeowner Relations, and Construction Management departments to ensure adherence to project budget and schedule
Planning and Permitting Process
- Assist in representing HEBSV’s before public agencies and community organizations, including developing and maintaining strong relationships with government representatives and making presentations in front of government entities
- Assist in the preparation and processing of all necessary entitlement applications and other required approvals in coordination with project team
Project Schedules
- Assist in creating and coordinating project and program schedules and maintaining the process for project team adherence and accountability to timelines
Project Reports
- Prepare and submitting reports to funding sources for projects, in a timely manner
- Provide periodic reports on project progress or key issues and findings
Home Sales
- Assist in managing development of home pricing models using affordability calculations and market analysis
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree required; degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, or Urban Planning desired
Skills/Experience:
Affordable Housing Development
- Minimum one year experience in housing and real estate development, real estate finance, planning or related field
- Experience in residential for-sale acquisition, development or rehabilitation preferred
- Proficient in MS Excel and Word, aptitude/willingness to learn other management software programs, including MS Project
- Commitment to affordable housing development and specifically the HEBSV mission to create homeownership opportunities for very low, low, and moderate income families
- Possess a temperament that is suitable for the environment of a volunteer-oriented, non-profit organization and the ability to create a work environment that is cheerful, productive and inclusive
Property Acquisition/Disposition
- Basic knowledge of real estate law in California desired
- Experience with purchase and sale and option agreements, grant deeds, and other legal documents desired
Negotiation and Management Experience
- Experience building relationships with local governments desired
- Ability to negotiate development and consultant contracts desired
- Ability to work in teams and coordinate diverse input into the development process
Communication Skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong oral communication skills and experience making public presentations
- Ability to work effectively with different social and economic groups in community meetings and guide the community design process and acceptance
Finance
- Strong financial background, preferably including affordable housing real estate financing
- Knowledge of budget management in Microsoft Excel
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
- Primarily office work, some travel and attending night and weekend meetings as required.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 16 2018
Active Until:
May 17 2018
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit