Real Estate Project Manager - Amazing Explorers Academy

The Real Estate Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of real estate development for

Amazing Explorers schools' new construction and rehabilitation projects from project inception through

construction completion and stabilization under the direction of the CEO.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform development site analysis including zoning, site capacity, program options, & financial

feasibility.

2. Create financial model for all types of real estate transactions including development budget,

construction and permanent funding sources, operating budget, cash flow statement, and construction

closing schedules.

3. Assemble and manage the development team including project architect, engineers, general contractor,

lenders, legal counsel, and consultants.

4. Review and negotiate engagement contracts, lender and syndicator letters of interest (LOIs), all

construction closing legal documents, and agency regulatory agreements.

5. Carry out due diligence of development sites including ordering and analyzing appraisals, inspections,

preliminary title reports, environmental reviews, and market analyses.

6. Oversee development activities including but not limited to the site and building design, managing

community and tenant relations, and obtaining elected officials' support.

7. Coordination of project acquisition, pre-development, construction, and permanent financing including

the preparation of applications for conventional debt, tax-exempt bonds, LIHTC equity, Reso A funds,

grants, and agency subsidy funds.

8. Monitor development projects during construction, manage construction issues and change orders,

prepare monthly status reports, and submit monthly construction requisitions.

9. Respond to Request For Proposals (RFPs) for housing and community development projects.

Qualifications:

1. Min. BA/BS degree with 2+ years of work experience in a real estate development or related field.

2. Experience with project coordination: managing clients and consultants; meeting project deadlines; and

managing communication with government agencies.

3. Entrepreneurial in identifying problems and obstacles and proposing solutions based on independent

research and analysis to the Housing Development team.

4. Experience in real estate development, urban planning, architecture, construction, finance, property

management, and community development strongly preferred – familiarity with city, state, and federal

affordable housing programs and policies.

5. Excellent oral and written communication skills, computer expertise (Word & Excel), and ability to work on

several projects simultaneously and independently.

6. Bi-lingual Spanish-English Language - a plus.

Compensation: commensurate with experience; Life, Dental, Medical Reimbursement and other fringe

benefits.