Real Estate Development Project Coordinator

Downstreet is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Project Coordinator who will have the oversight and project management, from conception to completion, of specific housing projects, performing a wide range of tasks related to the planning and development of affordable housing.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Real Estate (DRE) on project selection and feasibility analysis for future projects including housing types, resident populations, and site.
• With the DRE, establish development schedule; coordinate same with third parties and funding sources.
• Oversee the selection of, and supervise the work of, professional consultants, including architecture, environmental, market analysts, appraisals and more.
• Prepare and manage predevelopment budget, ensuring adequate sources are authorized/committed prior to authorizing expenditures.
• In collaboration with the DRE, work to secure pre-development and development funding by drafting applications to local, state, federal and private funding sources, including tax credit applications.
• Assist in preparation of development and operating proformas; develop and manage project proforma.
• Give public presentations on behalf of the project, including local zoning meetings.
• In coordination with consultants, prepare and submit permit applications.
• Coordinate with architects to develop building designs and later, review construction documents.
• Coordinate with Property Management and Facilities in design process to secure input into project plans and specifications; coordinate in the transition of completed property to Property Management and Facilities.
• Administer the construction process, including contractors’ selection, contract execution, inspection of work in progress, final punch list, and warranty. Attend all construction meetings.
• Manage development budgets, project cost tracking, and construction draws during construction.
• Manage design team coordination and monitor construction schedule, cost, and quality of work.
• Assist with the preparation and completion of reports to funders, partners, board and other stakeholders, including Davis Bacon and Section 3 reporting.
• Manage two to four projects concurrently at any given time.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree and four years’ non-profit administrative experience preferred.
• Background in affordable housing, development, architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills: Must be able to communicate with a broad array of third parties, whose interests may often conflict. Sensitivity to audience, brevity, clarity and ability to achieve desired results are essential.
• Technical skills: Must have thorough working knowledge of development and construction processes. Must be computer literate; experience with Excel and Word required.
• Financial skills: Must have thorough working knowledge of development process financing. Ability to use electronic spreadsheets essential. Development budget monitoring and reporting required.
• People skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities, interests and deadlines in a professional, cooperative manner. Excellent negotiating and decision-making skills, focused on results. Ability to clearly articulate problems and concerns, as well as potential solutions to same.
  Commitment to equity and inclusion, and social and economic justice.
• Valid Vermont Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle.