Real Estate Development Officer

Real Estate Development Officer

South Portland Housing Authority

South Portland, Maine

We are working with our client The South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA) in seeking a Real Estate Development Officer, to be based in their South Portland office overlooking beautiful Casco Bay.

Requirements of the Real Estate Development Officer:

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree in related field preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel for analysis and modeling of project-related financial information.
• Prior experience in a city planning, real estate development, or community planning role preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and can travel occasionally to project sites, meetings, etc.
• Ability to manage the details of multiple deliverables and exercise good judgement in raising issues/concerns to the appropriate parties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including a comfort level and confidence with public speaking to successfully represent SPHA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading and managing the full life cycle of real estate, community or other related development projects.
• Knowledge of municipal permitting regulations.

Benefits of the Job:

• Flexible schedule and 37.5 hour work week
• 14 holidays (Federal calendar)
• Generous Earned Time program – 18 days in 1st year; 24 days after 2nd year with available Cash Out option.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Vision Insurance – Employees pay a small premium ($1.29 per week) for employee-only coverage.
• STD/LTD/Life Insurance – SPHA pays 100%
• Dental Insurance – SPHA pays 100% of employee-only premium
• Excellent health insurance plan – SPHA pays 100% of employee-only premium and then pays for deductible expenses over $1500 through a Health Reimbursement Account. Employees may also contribute to a Health Savings Account to save and plan for deductible expenses.
• Annual pay in the range of $75k to $90k
• Retirement through Maine State Pension Plan
• Beautiful So. Portland waterfront location, free parking

Responsibilities of the Real Estate Development Officer:

• Coordinate the development, financing, and construction of affordable housing in the SPHA geographic area.
• Monitor project progress against timeline and budget and address issues in a proactive and timely manner.
• Interact with municipal officials, state officials, federal officials, and vendors during the housing development process. Provide comment and testimony to public officials to support housing development projects.
• Prepare financing applications for submission to HUD, MSHA, RD, banks and other entities.
• Prepare financial proformas and operating budgets for housing developments.
• Work with municipal staff in the permitting of real estate development projects to ensure adherence to municipal permitting requirements.
• Select and work with development team including architects, contractors, accountants, surveyors, & attorneys to successfully manage project.

The South Portland Housing Authority provides quality housing for low to moderate income, elderly, individuals with disabilities and families in need. To meet the mission, SPHA is committed to:

· Ensuring safe, decent, and affordable housing.

· Recognizing the residents as our ultimate customer.

· Seeking problem-solving partnerships with SPHA, residents, community, and government leaders.

· Creating opportunities for residents’ self-sufficiency and economic independence.

· Developing more affordable housing

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The South Portland Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.