Economic Development Project Manager

Economic Development Project Manager

The Economic Development Project Manager is an execution-focused professional responsible for advancing economic development and real estate initiatives from concept through completion. This role translates strategic priorities and approved projects into tangible results by managing timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful implementation.

Reporting to the Director of Economic Development, the Project Manager serves as the central point of coordination for assigned projects. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and skilled at navigating complex public-private partnerships, development processes, and interdepartmental coordination. This position works closely with the Economic Development Specialist, who provides analytical and financial evaluation, while the Project Manager is responsible for execution, delivery, and overall project performance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Project Management & Execution
• Commercial Real Estate & Development Coordination
• Deal Execution & Transaction Coordination
• Development Process & Entitlement Coordination
• Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
• Incentives & Agreement Administration
• Authority & Board Coordination
• Project Intake & Pipeline Coordination
• Financial Management & Coordination
• Performance Tracking & Reporting
• Issue Resolution & Problem Solving
• Program & Process Support
• Executive Communication & Presentations

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Requires a bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or related field; 3-7 years of experience in economic development, real estate development, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Experience working in a municipal or public sector environment preferred. Familiarity with public-private partnerships and incentive programs is highly desirable.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid State of Georgia Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from initiation through completion

• Strong track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget

• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones

• Experience administering incentive agreements, contracts, or development-related agreements

• Strong understanding of compliance monitoring, reporting requirements, and performance tracking

• Ability to identify risks or non-compliance issues early and implement corrective actions

• Proven ability to work effectively across internal departments (Community Development, Legal, Transportation, Environmental & Public Works, Finance, etc.)

• Skilled at aligning stakeholders with differing priorities and ensuring consistent communication

• Experience coordinating with external partners including developers, businesses, and agencies

• Proactive in identifying challenges and developing practical, solution-oriented responses

• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing project conditions

• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills

• Experience tracking project budgets, expenditures, and financial commitments

• Ability to evaluate project performance against established goals and metrics

• Familiarity with basic financial analysis and feasibility considerations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prepare clear, concise status reports for leadership and elected officials

• Skilled at translating complex project information into actionable insights

• Focused on delivering results efficiently and effectively

• Strong attention to contracts, timelines, and compliance

• Ability to build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders

• Ability to take ownership of projects and outcomes

• Ability to manager multiple priorities with precision

• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments with professionalism

Physical Demands:

The work is sedentary to light which requires the ability to exert light physical effort, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Tasks also require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Work Environment:

Work is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The City has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. The City of Roswell, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City's policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.