Job description

Company Overview

For more than 50 years, Berkeley Food & Housing Project (BFHP) has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and affordable home of their own. We serve in seven counties in the Bay Area - Alameda County, San Francisco County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, and Amador County. We are proud of our team members who are very dedicated in our mission to ease and end the crisis of homelessness in our communities.

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Director of Real Estate Development, the Project Manager will help BFHP promote and develop housing to serve individuals experiencing homelessness. The Project Manager will take projects from conception through completion – including project initiation/ site control, feasibility analysis/financing plan, permitting, design, financing, construction, start-up and stabilization of operations. The position is responsible for overseeing all stages of development for several projects at any given time and ensuring the organization meets the objectives of each project within assigned schedule and funding parameters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity and completion of all development projects as they transition from design and entitlements to the construction phase.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and proformas for portfolio projects.
• Track the progress of each project from a macro level, while being detail oriented with regards to design, finishes, and contracts.
• Assist with management of consultant team, including architect, engineers and other consultants.
• Collaborate with CEO, COO, Director of Real Estate Development, funders, and contractors to ensure communication is up to date and accurate on changes, financial impact. Oversee deliverables and keep team on track.
• May assist in the selection of sites for future housing development, including market research, financing proformas, environmental review, due diligence, and risk assessment.
• Assist with applying for and obtaining land use approvals and building permits. Assist in preparation of community outreach documents and attend community outreach meetings. Work with local and state staff on development issues including permits, entitlements, and financing.
• Assist with preparation, submission, and tracking of applications for public funding for rehabilitation and new construction projects.
• Assist in preparing budgets and schedules, cash flow projections, deal memorandums, and financial forecasts. Manage financial aspects of the contract, including oversight of project billings, change orders and purchasing.
• May assist in coordinating loan draws, forecasting project budgets and cash flows, and managing project.
• May assist in meeting lease up targets, coordinating with property management team.
• Attend development and construction team meetings on new construction and rehab deals. Assist with determining project scopes on rehabilitation projects.
• Attend and participate in all meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Complete and submit own timesheets in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work within the framework of BFHP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real estate, Planning, Public policy, or related field.
• Commitment to serving homeless individuals. 3+ years of experience in real estate or project. management strongly preferred. Previous experience with affordable housing development a plus.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, email, internet, and calendaring applications. Must have excellent Excel and tracking skills, experience with project management software.
• Strong community networking skills and ability to build resources and relationships.
• The candidate will understand how a development project comes together, the roles of multiple development professionals, and how to keep a team moving to accomplish the project.
• Capable of managing the development phase(s) of projects and implementing other real estate consulting assignments, primarily involving financial and market feasibility.
• Experience building and updating financial models in MS Excel.
• Able to summarize project status and identify potential obstacles.
• Knowledge of California housing funding programs a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a can do and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, multitask, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain professional conduct, attitude, and appearance at all times.

Special Requirements

• This position requires frequent driving. A valid California driver license, reliable personal vehicle, current personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies.
• Must be able to receive and maintain criminal records clearance.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see clearly.
• May be occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• May be required to lift or move up to 10 lbs.

We are extremely proud of our diverse team and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Berkeley, CA 94703: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Real Estate Development: 1 year (Preferred)
• affordable housing development: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Berkeley, CA 94703

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