Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerWork, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.Salary Range: $72,731 – $112,742 Hiring range: $72,731 – $92,726 Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you're passionate about fostering communities where everyone has affordable housing and neighborhoods thrive, the City of Durham is excited to invite you to consider the role of Senior Project Manager supporting the Housing and Neighborhood Services (HNS) Department.The Senior Project Manager plays a key role in advancing affordable housing development and preservation in the City of Durham. This position manages complex housing development and preservation projects, guiding them from early planning through completion. The Senior Project Manager works closely with developers, community partners, and internal teams to support the City's affordable housing goals. This position reports to the Affordable Housing Manager of Development & Preservation.Duties/ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Project Manager leads complex affordable housing development and preservation projects from initial concept through financing, construction, and completion. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Identify, evaluate, and advance affordable housing development and preservation opportunities consistent with the City's housing goals and investment priorities.Evaluate project proposals and conduct financial underwriting, including analysis of feasibility.Structure and negotiate City investments, project terms, performance expectations, affordability requirements, and other funding conditions.Coordinate with partners to resolve challenges and advance projects through key milestones.Manage funded projects through construction and completion, monitoring schedules, budgets, construction progress, and overall performance.Conduct site inspections and review project reports and payment requests.Build and maintain strong partnerships with affordable housing developers and provide technical guidance on City funding priorities, project requirements, and development processes.Minimum Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in business or public administration or directly related field OR equivalent experience.Five years of project management experience in the areas of housing development or community development.Additional Preferred SkillsMaster's degree in public administration, business administration, city planning, architecture or related field.Architectural, engineering, or construction administration experience.Proficiency in MS Excel, Access, Outlook, and other programs in the Office 365 environment.Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS).Familiarity with HUD funding programs, particularly HOME and CDBG.Familiarity with the use of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for affordable housing development and preservation.Demonstrated ability to work in diverse communities with a variety of community stakeholders.Strong oral and written communication skills.Strong organizational/project management skills.BenefitsBenefits – General Full-Time Employees12-13 paid holidays per year13 standard work days of vacation per year13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement2 weeks paid military leave per yearMedical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plansState and City retirement plansShort and long term disability plansPaid temporary disability leave for specified conditionsCity contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement SystemPaid funeral leaveEmployee Assistance Program - personal and family counselingPaid life insurance equal to annual salary48 hours for volunteer work each year*4 hours parental leave each yearWorkman's Compensation Insurance457 Deferred Compensation PlansBenefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)State retirement planBenefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hireHealth insurance effective first day of the month following date of hireDental and life insurance, after one year of servicePro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service