Redevelopment Project Manager

Position Summary

Plan, coordinate, and implement multi-phase, complex redevelopment projects and programs to create vibrant neighborhoods and communities for the City of Albuquerque. This position will be responsible for real estate development management, proforma analysis, negotiation of development agreements, supporting community benefit outcomes, and conducting demographic and market analysis. The position works closely and collaboratively with community, government and business entities to develop and execute projects and programs.

This is an unclassified at-will position

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and

Three (3) years of combined experience in redevelopment, community development, real estate development or project management related to real estate, urban planning, development, architecture, design, construction, or permitting within the private or public sector.

Real estate license preferred.

Experience in adobe creative suite preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Redevelopment, real estate, planning and development, community development, or public administration

• Community-centered development process

• Federal, state, and local land development and public policy; urban renewal law, practices, processes, and strategies and real estate laws and regulations

• Advanced project management experience overseeing complex commercial and industrial real estate development projects often involving multiple stakeholder groups.

• Effective communication skills including interpersonal, persuasion, public speaking and business writing capabilities

• Public administration including purchasing, contracting, and maintenance of public records

• Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Project) and familiarity with business practices such as accounting, budget, customer relationship management and records management

• Basic website development and content management; familiarity with social media as a communications tool

• Strong public speaking skills with ability to express and/or report detailed and/or complex information to others.

• Organization's mission and functions, and is aware of programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization Demonstrates organizational awareness in considerably difficult situations.

• Methods, metrics, and best practices for change implementation and ability to lead, manage, and facilitate the acceptance of new processes, technologies, systems structures, and values

• Business processes, identification of needs for improvement and ability to establish procedures for implementation. Knowledge of methods, metrics, tools, and techniques of Business Process Reengineering

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Express information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Demonstrates oral communication in considerably difficult situations.

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to provide information and assistance and is committed to providing quality products and services.

• Build constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; relates well to people from diverse backgrounds and situations. Demonstrates interpersonal skills in considerably difficult situations.

• Encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

• Organize and prioritize, and to adapt to changing project assignments and responsibilities.

• Work with a variety of stakeholders ranging from business owners, developers, property owners and citizens to other public and elected officials.

• Build trust and confidence in others and exercise discretion in carrying out responsibilities independently.

• Work collaboratively, resolve conflicts, propose solutions and gain agreement and consensus with stakeholders that may have competing agendas or purposes.