Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Property Management

Summary

This position manages all aspects of the development process, from site acquisition and project conception through construction completion and lease-up for multiple projects. The Project Manager is also responsible for ensuring a smooth transition of the process from development through occupancy and into operations.

• Under direction of the Director of Development, working with the Business Development team or with the Senior Vice President of Development for RFP, identify and test feasibility of potential development opportunities through coordination of physical and financial due diligence activities (entitlement probability, financial and market analysis, initial product identification, overseeing CEQA/EIR environmental studies, architectural, engineering and land use studies, etc.)
• In coordination with Capital Markets team, maintain current knowledge of BRIDGE debt and equity underwriting standards as well as state and local gap funding standards;
• Represent BRIDGE, as assigned by the Director, with lenders, investors, contractors, city officials, brokers, peers, and others
• Work with supervisor and other divisions within the company to gain approval with Internal Project Committee reports for acquisition, initial development concepts and funding of initial feasibility and subsequent activities
• Ensure proper coordination with property managers and other departments and resources within BRIDGE to assure compliance with underwriting and development goals

• Manage team of consultants and process of obtaining required planning approvals
• Coordinate with Asset department, Resident Services, and Property Management to ensure that programmatic issues with respect to maintenance, operations and provision of services are adequately addressed
• Coordinate company resources to ensure political support of the project, including:
• Managing and overseeing the entitlement process, including representation, as assigned, before municipal and other regulatory boards, working with land use attorneys, land planners, architects, engineers and other consultants, and local officials
• Managing community outreach programs to build support for the development program
• Contracting and management of the design development team responsible for design conceptualization and programming
• Working as an asset team member and leader with other company disciplines
• Working closely with the General Contractor and with the property management group during marketing and lease-up through stabilized occupancy

• Manage the design and construction team to ensure a financially and operationally viable development in a timely and cost efficient manner
• Coordinate with accounting to manage construction draw process and maintain lender/investor relationships
• Prepare and maintain regular progress reports tracking construction milestones, budgets, and key deliverables

• Create and maintain up-to-date pro forma that accurately reflect the project budget and financing plan. Work with financial consultant.
• Obtain financing for completion of the development, including preparation of applications for state and local financing
• Manage project costs and budget throughout the development process
• Obtain formal approval of budget prior to implementation, including those that require expenditure of BRIDGE internal resources
• Ensure long term viability by budgeting adequate reserves and operating expenses in consultation with Asset department and property management
• Ensure the protection of BRIDGE’s assets and resources through conservative assumptions and clear documentation of loan and partnership terms

• Maintain consistency with BRIDGE design and construction standards, to ensure the highest quality development that reinforces BRIDGE’s commitment to long term viability and contextual design
• Treat all members of the BRIDGE team with respect and consideration
• Preserve BRIDGE’s existing relationships and build new ones through professional conduct with outside entities
• Collaborate with other members of the division and the company on special initiatives that will continue to keep BRIDGE at the forefront of the industry
• As assigned, potentially supervise Project Administrator to maximize own ability to drive the direction of projects

• 3 to 5 years of experience in real estate development, including affordable and multifamily/attached residential experience
• Strong academic background with a college degree
• Three or more years of on-the-job experience in the development of complex projects such as urban and transportation-oriented multifamily housing
• Experience in conceptualizing, site planning, and programming multifamily developments
• Proven experience in all phases of the new construction development process from site control through entitlement, design, construction, lease-up, and stabilization
• Ability to develop and execute community outreach programs, maintain…