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Project Manager

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Work Place
Part Remote
Real Estate Field
Location
Cambridge
 MA
Postal Code
02142
Country
United States

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Description


ABOUT THE ROLE

     The Project Manager is a dynamic player on our small team who will lead new community development initiatives for the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA). There is no typical day, and you will enjoy wearing multiple hats working across diverse real estate projects and community programs.
     The CRA is finalizing a new strategic plan and expects to expand its programs in the areas of affordable housing, economic opportunity and workforce development, stabilizing nonprofit facilities, and other community investments in response to pressing needs in Cambridge. The Project Manager will lead the execution of redevelopment projects that are now undergoing conceptual development and planning new programs through the strategic plan.
     The Project Manager’s work is done primarily indoors in a professional office setting in Kendall Square, as well as outdoors at local project and meeting sites, and with options for limited remote work. This role requires attendance at some evening meetings. It is a full-time position with a 37.5-hour work-week. Going forward, the CRA is operating within a hybrid office and remote work structure where three days per week are generally spent in the office with two days per week remote.

OVERVIEW OF THE TASKS

The Project Manager plays a lead role in planning and executing CRA projects and programs, including but not limited to:

  • Developing and executing mission-driven real estate projects, often in coordination with, or in support of, a local partner,
  • Planning new neighborhood investment strategies consistent with the Strategic Plan including potential loan and grant programs for local organizations,
  • Conducting outreach to diverse stakeholder groups and strategic partners to identify new projects, and
  • Communicating about the work with a range of audiences, via the CRA website, at public meetings, and at other community events.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Project Manager works on a range of projects. Therefore, we seek a versatile collaborator with a passion for our work and the ability to implement complex real estate and other projects, while also engaging populations that have been marginalized. Compelling candidates will bring most of the following qualities: 

 

  • Analytical: You are a problem-solver who can distill issues, balance priorities, and find creative, yet realistic solutions.
  • Passion: You are compelled to do work that matters. You care about urban communities, public infrastructure, and how cities work.
  • Commitment to Equity: You seek to understand the structures that prevent equity across race, gender, income, ability, and other areas, and are intentional in working to advance equity.
  • Organization: You are self-directed, and can break down a long-term project into manageable tasks, including coordinating community partners, consultant teams, and staff resources.
  • Communication Skills: You are a strong communicator when speaking and writing. You interact with a range of audiences clearly and sensitively, including while facilitating public meetings, writing technical documents for internal use, drafting memos for the board of directors, and speaking with partners one on one.
  • Collaborative: You have developed strong interpersonal and team work skills. You can engage, listen to, and work with a diversity of community stakeholders.
  • Learner: You love to learn and reflect on personal and technical areas of strength and growth.  You follow news in the field and seek new ways to approach difficult problems.
  • Mission Driven Experience: You have professional and/or volunteer experience working with mission-driven organization(s) that address social or economic needs.

The CRA seeks candidates with four or more years in affordable housing or other real estate development, urban planning, community development, and/or related field(s). An advanced degree in Real Estate Development, Public Policy, City Planning, or related field is preferred but not required.  Successful candidates with have demonstrated understanding of affordable housing development and finance, and/or other mission-driven real estate development and finance, community development, and neighborhood engagement. Candidates should bring skills in project management, project budgeting, writing, public speaking and relationships building. The Project Manager must be a creative problem solver who can work well under his/her own initiative as well as collaboratively in a small team environment.

 

Candidates should demonstrate professional experience working with a diversity of residents and community groups in planning processes and/or development projects. Data analysis, and proficiency with software like Microsoft Office, Adobe, Google Docs, and industry-specific programs are essential.

 

COMPENSATION
Salary range is between $80,000 and $92,000 with final compensation dependent on skills and experience. Our benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, transit subsidy, partial cell phone service subsidy, and membership in the Cambridge Retirement System.


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