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Project Manager

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Oakland, CA, USA
Full-time

The Project Manager (PM) is a full time, exempt position, responsible for managing the new home subdivision development process after Tentative Map approval until home sales on multiple projects simultaneously. Manage the home renovation acquisition and construction process from purchase until the home sales on multiple projects simultaneously. Manage the General Contracting construction process from request for pricing to project completion.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Coach and manage other project management staff as needed
  • Create and manage 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 all necessary discretionary approvals and permits and government funding
  • Solicit bids and negotiate consultant agreements and related vendor contracts
  • Manage performance of architects, consultants, attorneys, engineers, and other project specialists and team members
  • 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
  • Act as team lead for projects under construction and work closely with construction staff
  • Calculate and approve final sales prices, including the amount and financing terms of all mortgages
  • Manage 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
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree required; Business, Real Estate, Architecture, or Planning desired (Master’s degree is a plus)
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum four years’ experience in housing and/or real estate development, real estate finance, or a related field
  • Experience and knowledge in developing subdivisions within deadline/budget from Tentative Map approval to home sales
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient at managing a project budget in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in managing a project schedule in Microsoft Project desired
  • Ability to work effectively with different social and economic groups in community meetings and guide the community design process and acceptance
  • 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: 
Oct 29 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 29 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Habitat for Humanity International
industry: 
Nonprofit