| SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Project Development Assistant provides critical support to the Housing Development department and is supervised by Project Development Coordinator. Assists in all aspects of real estate development throughout the life cycle of projects from identification and funding through completion. PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Predevelopment Period
*Provide staff support to the Project Committee of the Board
*Develop an understanding of local affordable housing needs and solutions.
*Prepare request for proposals for various professional services, including architecture, environmental studies, appraisals, market studies; oversee and document procurement and selection process.
*Assist in analyzing properties for development and redevelopment including researching zoning requirements, researching previous funding, environmental or title issues.
*Coordinate all professionals throughout the feasibility study; assist with putting study in presentation format for the board of directors for their review process.
*With the Project Development Coordinator, work to secure pre-development and development funding by drafting applications to appropriate local, state, federal and private funding sources.
*Provide support in development of the pro-forma, collecting historical building cost information and other research.
*Provide staff support to consultants in the permitting process.
*Assist with loan closing as needed.
*Coordinate with Property Management in design process to secure input into project plans and specifications.
*Working with Property Management, coordinate all aspects of tenant relocation as needed.
*Develop and manage the fixtures, fittings and equipment budget (FFE).
*With the Project Development Coordinator, oversee procurement, bidding and documentation of construction services. Construction Management Assistance
*Provide assistance and record-keeping for all compliance activities related to development projects including but not limited to Davis Bacon, procurement, tenant relocation, URA, and Environmental *Review processes, as needed.
*Attend project construction meetings as needed.
*Coordinate with rehab, property management and finance staff as appropriate in project development implementation.
*Work to transition the completed project to Property Management; coordinate building training for maintenance/property management.
*Maintain records and reports. |
