7 Bishop Street
Framingham, MA
United States
SUMMARY
Support the Director of RE Development by directing, coordinating and tracking activities of SMOC’s micro-unit development project, as well as assist in advancing all construction and development activities on various projects. This position is responsible for ensuring that goals and/or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters and will interface with SMOC’s property management and facilities and maintenance teams. The qualified candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in community development, specifically for low income individuals. Some of the responsibilities of this position are:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serving as the point person in SMOC’s effort to create low income housing for chronically homeless persons
- Assisting with the creation and submittal of financing and grant applications to public and private funders
- Developing timelines and implementation strategies for various real estate projects
- Monitoring of consultants, contractors and other stakeholders specific to individual projects
- Corresponding and consulting with our legal representation on projects
- Navigating site permitting and local approval process for micro-unit project
- Determining work procedures, preparing work schedules and expediting workflow
- Assigning duties and examining work for accuracy and compliance
- Processing funding requisitions and managing relationships with multiple funding entities
- Determining and reviewing applicable codes, regulations and requirements for project
- Reviewing utility permits, street use permits, franchise utility permits, etc.
- Engaging all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
- Attending and participating in engagement team meetings as requested and communicating effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
- Maintaining confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree with three years of relevant experience or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a team environment.
- Proficiency with Word and Excel.
- Excellent writing skills and math skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work at multiple levels within an organization
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance standards.
- Previous real estate experience related to construction, legal and or analysis is beneficial but not required
- Qualified candidates have the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.