Redevelopment Program Manager

City of Englewood-Civic 1000 Englewood Parkway Englewood, CO 80110, USA

The Redevelopment Manager is responsible for attracting new private investment to areas within Englewood that require redevelopment, which could include public/private partnerships to facilitate the transformation of commercial districts. One specific area of redevelopment focus is City Center Englewood. The position is also responsible for coordinating redevelopment initiatives that may be implemented by the Englewood Downtown Development Authority. The Redevelopment Manager should have at least six years of experience in redevelopment program administration, including at least four years of project management experience.

Private sector real estate development experience is highly desirable. A combination of demonstrated experiences will also be considered.

The Redevelopment Manager represents the City of Englewood in business related to redevelopment/development and land use matters, participates in public meetings and leads complex negotiations for property transactions, public financing and public/private development projects. The manager also prepares and presents reports for public agencies and businesses regarding current and proposed City of Englewood redevelopment projects and programs.

Reports to: Director of Community Development

Direct Reports: None

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

• Under the direction of the Director of Community Development, the Redevelopment Manager is responsible for implementing the City’s redevelopment projects and programs. A particular emphasis is placed on recruiting new real estate investment in the commercial areas of the community.
• Coordinate and prepare required financial information, real estate pro forma, technical reports, other reports and analyses, and project budgets.
• Meet with potential investors, property owners and tenants to secure their participation in redevelopment projects.
• Coordinate and provide recommendations regarding redevelopment project activities, including real estate acquisition and disposition, tenant relocation, demolition, building construction and rehabilitation, property management, and public improvements.
• Develop and maintain a database of vacant and underutilized commercial buildings and properties that have redevelopment potential.
• Conduct required planning, demographic and market analyses to support redevelopment initiatives.
• Coordinate with other department and City of Englewood staff who perform duties required to facilitate redevelopment activities, and work to ensure the progress of redevelopment projects.
• Develop options to leverage private investment through strategic public investment in redeveloping areas. Explore the formation of public/private partnerships for key redevelopment projects.
• Ensure that redevelopment activities in the community maintain and increase the city’s retail, commercial and industrial tax base while enhancing the diversity and stability of the local economy.
• Maintain and expand a base of knowledge regarding various public financing and non-monetary incentive mechanisms to facilitate new investment in the community.

• Serve as a member of the Community Development Department’s management team.
• Partner with the department’s Economic Development Manager on shared projects, services and work initiatives.
• Serve as a professional resource and City of Englewood liaison for the staff and board of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority.
• Assist the Community Development Department Director in establishing department goals and priorities.
• Represent the City at public hearings, community meetings and professional conferences.
• Retain and manage the work of consultants and outside professional service providers.
• Establish cooperative partnerships with the existing business community, real estate developers, property owners, and other local public and private sector economic development organizations to facilitate redevelopment activities.
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