City of Richmond, VA

Joining this dynamic team requires a progressive thinker who wants to work in close collaboration with the Deputy Chief Administration Officer to manage complex real estate project throughout the city.. Under the direct supervision of the Director Economic Development, and in close collaboration with the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Planning and Economic Development, the Sr. Real Estate Development Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating highly complex and sensitive real estate development projects for the City and EDA.. Develops budgets and resources needed for the City and EDA to fulfill responsibilities related to the real estate development projects. Serves as the City’s and EDA’s primary point of contact for development teams selected to ensure the execution and delivery of high-profile economic development construction related projects in accordance with documents approved by City Council or the EDA (i.e. development agreements; purchase and sale agreements; cooperation agreements; etc.). Serves as a liaison between the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Planning and Development Review to help facilitate the resolution of issues related to permitting, zoning processes, and inspections for economic development construction related projects

real estate development manager

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Description
Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y?
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Richmond, the capital city of Virginia, is home to a community of rich culture, incredible food, and deep historic roots. Located alongside the James River, our unique corner of the commonwealth offers a special blend of diverse and equitable opportunities for residents and businesses. The City of Richmond is a thriving hub for professionals targeting robust and equitable career opportunities. As a team member of the City of Richmond, you can enjoy access to services, support, and recreation, which make the city a world-class place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We invite you to explore our many vibrant communities and discover all that we have to offer…Are you Richmond Ready!

The City of Richmond Department of Economic Development is looking for an enthusiastic individual who wants to make an impact on the city and our community. Joining this dynamic team requires a progressive thinker who wants to work in close collaboration with the Deputy Chief Administration Officer to manage complex real estate project throughout the city.
Duties include but are not limited to
DUTIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Director Economic Development, and in close collaboration with the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Planning and Economic Development, the Sr. Real Estate Development Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating highly complex and sensitive real estate development projects for the City and EDA.
Assists in the creation of solicitation documents and collateral material to attract qualified development teams to respond accordingly
Participates in the evaluation of development proposals to advance the City’s redevelopment objectives including, but not limited to, analyzing the feasibility of the proposed development project and the financial submissions to complete the project
Assists in the negotiation of development agreements and associated documents
Provides detailed project management of all development on City and EDA owned land at all stages of development
Develops budgets and resources needed for the City and EDA to fulfill responsibilities related to the real estate development projects
Serves as the City’s and EDA’s primary point of contact for development teams selected to ensure the execution and delivery of high-profile economic development construction related projects in accordance with documents approved by City Council or the EDA (i.e. development agreements; purchase and sale agreements; cooperation agreements; etc.)
Serves as a liaison between the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Planning and Development Review to help facilitate the resolution of issues related to permitting, zoning processes, and inspections for economic development construction related projects
Provides staff support for the EDA
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
SKILLS:
Ability to read and understand construction documents (i.e. building plans, site plans, land use plans, maps, charts, surveys, etc.)
Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology and issues included in real estate transactional documents (i.e. development agreements; purchase and sale agreements; documents related to real estate development projects, etc.)
Detail oriented project management skills and experience using project management software and construction management tools
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Exceptional financial modeling skills and the demonstrated ability to build accurate conceptual real estate development pro-formas
Must exercise discretion and sound judgement and be capable of handling confidential and highly sensitive information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Business, or related field or equivalent, in addition to 10+ years of real estate development experience.
Master degree is preferred
Eight years of professional construction/project management experience
Two years of supervisory experience
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Some assignments may require a Professional Engineering (PE) Registration or licensure as an Architect in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire


Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), talk, see, hear and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and feel; and the employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach extending hands and arms in any direction, push, pull, or lift. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Internal use: HR Generalist to review.
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