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Senior Project Manager (Oahu)

Explore a career at EAH Housing. Start or continue a career in real estate development and management with EAH Housing. We are looking for talented and skilled professionals as we expand our property portfolio throughout California and Hawai`i. As a mission-based nonprofit organization and industry leader for more than 50 years, we live up to our values, and work to create opportunities to empower people to live better lives. Join us and make a difference today.

What we offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match. We also offer generous vacation accrual, holiday schedule, and work schedule flexibility. We believe in work/life balance.

Competitive salaries, 403b retirement plan with 5% company match, employee wellness program, comprehensive medical insurance plans, affordable dental & vision insurance, flexible spending account, EAP mental health, financial and legal services, $1,500 employee referral program, EAH University, an in-house training program.

This position is for a Senior Real Estate Development Project Manager to work at EAH Corporate in Honolulu, HI. Qualified candidates will have a Master's degree in any of the following fields of study: architecture, engineering, real estate development, finance, planning, economics, or construction management. Education in other fields of study would be acceptable combined with appropriate work experience. Candidates must have a minimum 5 years of related work or field work experience in matters related to affordable housing development such as residential architecture, finance, planning, construction, etc. Salary range: $99,750.00 to $171,000.00 per year; hiring range for new employees is generally $99,750 to $135,375.00 per year, DOE. Please submit a project resume.

Established in 1968, EAH Housing is one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. EAH develops low-income multifamily housing, manages more than 222 properties throughout in California and Hawai'i, and plays a leadership role in local, regional, and national housing advocacy efforts.

EAH Housing puts its core values into action every day as our staff of 700 people serves 25,000 residents in 87 municipalities. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and invest in our employees through extensive training programs.

Under the direction of Regional Vice President - Hawaii, performs a wide variety of tasks directly related to the planning, development and advocacy of affordable housing projects from concept through construction and occupancy. This position is characterized by a high degree of initiative, responsibility, accountability and ability to work both independently and congenially with a wide variety of individuals, community-based organizations and government agencies, with minimal supervision. The Senior Project Manager also assists with the development aspects of projects currently owned or managed by EAH, Inc.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates development opportunities, conducts initial feasibility analysis; creates a development strategy; negotiates purchase agreements; and coordinates community outreach and engagement.
• Obtains project financing, including preparing financing applications, creating and implementing deal structures, coordinating negotiation of legal agreements for financing, and maintaining knowledge of current financing programs, particularly Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).
• Manages project development team, including selecting and hiring of planning, design, construction and other consultants necessary to develop the project; coordinates and monitors the work of the professional consultants; ensures work is finished and obtains internal approvals; manages contracts and billing process.
• Obtains public approval by developing and implementing community outreach and engagement; obtaining discretionary approvals and ministerial permits; and giving public presentations on behalf of the project.
• Monitors the construction process by negotiating construction documents and contracts; monitoring construction progress; oversees draws and monitors cost and budget.
• Assists Real Estate Management Department and Asset Management Department with project transition by preparing documentation with essential project information for ongoing operation and generates transition memo.
• Works with and supports other EAH departments by utilizing effective lines of communication for exchange of information necessary during design, construction, and rent up.
• Advocates for affordable housing by giving public presentations, participating in community and public policy groups; attending conferences, and staying informed of public policies affecting affordable housing.
• Actively participates in EAH's Injury and Illness Prevention Plan
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Some management duties of support staff (Interns or Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager) which include workflow and review of work for accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other duties:

• Must be well organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrate ability to conceptualize and strategize.
• Must have experience working independently with an entrepreneurial mindset and as a member of a team.
• Must have excellent critical thinking skills.
• Ability to multi-task and establish appropriate work priorities.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to assess individual situations while maintaining a clear understanding of the broader context and long-term objectives.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects).
• Demonstrates understanding of development processes, programs, and schedules related to specific projects.
• This position is characterized by a high degree of initiative, responsibility, accountability and ability to work congenially with a wide variety of individuals, community-based organizations, and government agencies.
• Possesses high level of proficiency in financial spreadsheets (Excel) including a detailed understanding of affordable housing LIHTC financial underwriting models and proficiency in MS Office Suite and Outlook.
• Requires a high level of mental concentration, despite frequent interruptions.

Supervisory responsibilities:

• Will most likely be required to assist Regional Vice President Hawaii in supervising workflow and quality control for support staff.

Minimum qualifications:

• Education - Master's degree in any of the following fields of study: architecture, engineering, real estate development, finance, planning, economics, or construction management. Education in other fields of study would be acceptable combined with appropriate work experience.
• Experience Minimum 5 years of related work or field work experience in matters related to affordable housing development such as residential architecture, finance, planning, construction, etc.

Desirable additional qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability of success in performing full life cycle of development cycle, which include financial closings, construction administration, lease up/conversion and receipt of IRS Form 8609 on multiple new construction or rehabilitation of LIHTC deals.

Other requirements:

• Must have access to and be able to drive a car and DMV clearance.
• Must have a valid Hawaii Driver's license and proof of automobile insurance in accordance with EAH minimum requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Criminal background check requirements:

EAH Housing conducts criminal background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Once you have received such an offer, you will be required to submit and pass our criminal background requirements. EAH also verifies education and employment history. Any verified discrepancy (resume or online application) may delay your background check results and/or affect your eligibility to work at EAH. Please be advised that certain roles may also require fingerprinting due to legal requirements. If onsite housing is a requirement of the position, any household members over 18 years of age who will be living onsite with the candidate must also undergo a criminal background check and tenant screening. Satisfactory completion of background check and fingerprinting requirements is a requirement of employment with EAH.

Drug testing:

EAH Housing requires all candidates who have received a conditional job offer to submit to drug testing within 72 hours from acceptance of our job offer. EAH Housing does not test for marijuana/cannabis. Satisfactory completion of drug testing is a requirement of employment with EAH.

EAH Housing is an EEO employer. CA BRE #00853495 | HI RB - 16985