Project Manager

Job Title

Responsible for managing economic development and neighborhood revitalization projects for the City. Special projects, such as conference planning, small business assistance, and marketing initiatives for the City may be assigned. This position will report to the Deputy Director of Economic Development. No direct supervision is exercised over staff.

Essential Functions

• Plans projects and accomplishes goals within agreed upon time and budget
• Uses MS Office to schedule tasks, deadlines and milestones for all parties involved. Files required reports. Manages problems as they arise and identifies project uncertainties and risks to the City.
• Manages and administers city redevelopment projects, including hiring and managing consultants.
• Manages neighborhood revitalization projects and community outreach.
• Plans, executes and follows up with developers conferences and small business forums
• Assists businesses with information about city resources, tax incentives and credits, storefront grants, etc.
• Manages city portfolio of commercial properties, writes and administers Request For Proposals (RFP) documents to seek developers
• Manages pages of the Office of Planning and Economic Development website
• Conducts grant writing and administration for city projects as needed.
• Performs other tasks as required.
• Occasional attendance of night meetings required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage moderately complex tasks, timelines, and budgets.
• Basic knowledge of tax incentives and credits
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office products
• Demonstrated ability to express oneself clearly and concisely orally, in writing and via various methods of presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to positively interact with individuals at all levels of municipal government and a variety of professions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) preferred
• Knowledge of EPA Brownfields Program

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in economics, public administration, public policy, planning or related fields.
• Three years' experience managing economic development projects and related grant writing/administration.
• Experience with community outreach and support.