Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Introduction

Help shape housing and community development projects across New Haven. The City of New Haven is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and advance housing development projects from initial planning and funding through construction and completion. This position works closely with developers, community organizations, funding partners, City departments, and other stakeholders to keep projects moving forward while ensuring compliance with applicable funding, legal, regulatory, and construction requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project management and organizational skills, experience with community or housing development, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities. In addition to directly overseeing assigned development projects, the Project Manager supervises professional staff, provides technical assistance to developers, reviews funding recommendations, monitors project expenditures, and helps identify new development opportunities within the community.

*** Open only to current employees of the City of New Haven meeting minimum requirements***

The Project Manager is responsible for the professional oversight, coordination, and development of effective project management procedures for housing development projects administered by the City of New Haven. This role ensures development projects are administered effectively, completed in a timely manner, and comply with applicable regulatory, legal, ethical, funding, and construction requirements. Provides direct oversight of assigned projects and supervises professional staff responsible for project development activities.

Supervises assigned staff and provides professional guidance, direction, support, and staff development. Reviews individual development projects to ensure timely and appropriate documentation, effective project administration, and completion of required project development activities. Provides technical assistance and support to developers seeking funding assistance, including guidance developers on applicable policies, procedures, application requirements, and project development processes. Conducts site visits and works with developers throughout the financing and construction phases to facilitate the appropriate and timely completion of development projects.

Meets and coordinates regularly with other funding sources, partner organizations, and/or other stakeholders to maintain effective communication on shared development projects. Works closely with neighborhood organizations and stakeholders in identifying potential development projects. Reviews proposed development projects and recommends the allocation of available funding. Monitors project expenditures and authorizes payments during development of projects in accordance with applicable requirements. Monitors housing development projects for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, funding requirements, and construction requirements.

Works closely with the Legal Division to ensure that all development projects meet legal and ethical standards. Provides professional advice and recommendations to the Director or designee on issues related to project development as well as other issues of concern to assigned department. Attends meetings and/or training sessions sponsored by professional organizations and government agencies to maintain up to date knowledge of funding sources, laws and regulations and construction requirements.

Performs other related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Community Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate Development, Economics, Political Science or a related field; and at least two years of experience managing community development projects, including supervisory experience and fiscal management of allocated grant funding. In lieu of a college degree, an additional four years of directly related work experience may be substituted.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrably provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Some knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations impacting housing development projects. Some knowledge of various funding sources and funding…