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Job Description
We have an immediate need for a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager.
Please apply to the position(s) you are interested in!
Senior Project Manager, Real Estate Development
$139,130 - $186,447 Annual DOQ
Opening Date: December 5, 2024
Closing Date : Open until filled
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately for consideration.
The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county’s largest provider of affordable housing, helping make rental housing safe and affordable for approximately 20,000 low-income households.
How You Will Make an Impact:
SCCHA’s Real Estate Development Division is a mission oriented, dynamic, and collaborative team, working closely together to creatively develop new affordable housing as well as preserve existing assets in service of the tenants and communities we serve. By embedding the innovative spirit of the Silicon Valley into our agency’s culture, we are elevating our efforts to address the affordable housing shortage in Santa Clara County. To ensure equity and justice, we prioritize housing developments for extremely low-income individuals and families that embrace residents’ lived experiences. Our resident-centered approach leverages our real estate capacity, talented staff, and community partnerships.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who will be a part of the real estate department and help us to develop a pipeline of over 20 projects and over 1500 units of affordable housing. We are looking for team players who are excellent and creative problem solvers and who enjoy the challenge of a variety of projects ranging from new construction multi-family housing to the renovation and rehabilitation of existing structures to the repurposing of commercial properties and master planning for affordable housing.
What Our Team Is Looking For:
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience likely to provide the required core competencies may be considered for the Senior Project Manager position. A typical combination that is qualifying may include:- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in community development, real estate development, affordable housing development, business, economics, urban planning, or a related field; and
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in residential property development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) from applications and financing through conversion, to permanent financing.
- Direct experience supervising staff is highly desirable.
- A master’s degree specializing in urban planning, real estate development, affordable housing development or related field may be considered to substitute one (1) year of work experience.
Our Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of professionals and will possess the following skills:- Leader & Strategic Capability - a mentor to inspire and motivate others, manages changes, adapts and influences others, has knowledge of the needs, functions, and goals of the organization.
- Exceptional Communicator -expresses ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Values the diversity and differences brought by others, build, and maintain interpersonal relationships.
- Judgement & Decision Making - a critical thinker and problem solver. Makes decisions in compliance with the law and Agency policies.
For a detailed description of the position’s essential functions, please click HERE .
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply today if you are interested in pursuing this opportunity and attach and submit the following with your application to best showcase your skills:- A completed Santa Clara County Housing Authority online application and thorough responses to the supplemental questions to adequately show your interest and qualifications.
- A detailed resume that highlights your related skills and experience.
Candidates must complete the Santa Clara County Housing Authority application form for this position and submit online at www.scchousingauthority.org. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are strongly encouraged to thoughtfully complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This is a key tool used in the evaluation to determine each applicant's qualifications for the position and if they are amongst the best and most suitably qualified candidates that will be invited to participate further in the examination and selection process.
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Santa Clara County Housing Authority
Show moreThe Santa Clara County Housing Authority is to provide and inspire affordable housing solutions to enable low-income people and families in Santa Clara County to achieve financial stability and self-reliance.
SCCHA is among the original 39 agencies out of approximately 3,200 PHAs to be granted Moving to Work status, a special designation from HUD that allows our agency to make strategic program and policy changes to better address Silicon Valley’s critical shortage of affordable housing. We seek to expand beyond operational efficiency to assist as many families as possible and pioneer housing strategies that can be replicated at PHAs nationwide.
Our Culture
SCCHA is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity where individuals of diverse backgrounds, demographics, interpersonal styles, abilities, and motivations are and feel valued for their unique perspective and talent. Why is this important? Because the more perspectives we include, the better we respond to and serve our diverse community.
Employees at SCCHA work fulfilling, rewarding jobs that impact the lives of others. Together, we serve as a vital safety net that allows thousands of individuals and families to work toward self-sufficiency. SCCHA helps to build strong vibrant communities by innovating, increasing, and preserving affordable housing opportunities throughout the county.
We cannot achieve our mission without our staff’s care and professional contributions. And we are committed to caring for our staff, because we know that if we take care of our staff, they will take care of the people we serve.
We aspire for all employees to be treated respectfully and to be valued for their unique talents and contributions. We value people with varied perspectives and lived experiences. We value people period.
Join a workplace where you will be motivated and empowered to make a positive difference and bring opportunities to those in our community who need help the most. You won’t just do any administrative or professional role. You’ll be part of a solution that transforms people and communities throughout Santa Clara County.
Benefits SCCHA Employees Love
We want to keep you happy. We offer a rich benefit package that includes the following benefits and many more:
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- CalPers Retirement+
- Life Insurance
- Downtown Parking, and more!
Addressing the Local Housing Crisis
Santa Clara County is in a striking housing crisis, experiencing some of the highest housing costs in the nation. As a part of the solution to this challenge, SCCHA builds communities by developing quality housing offered at affordable rents. These development activities include site acquisition, community outreach, site and building planning and design, and construction.
SCCHA is a Good Neighbor and Community Member
In addition to providing housing to those most in need in our community, SCCHA is an active part of our community and strives to be a good neighbor. This begins when we first approach a new development site, seeking feedback from neighbors, community leaders and other stakeholders. Our commitment to healthy community relations continues with an open line of communication throughout construction and operations.
We’re in this for the long haul. SCCHA has been serving the Santa Clara County community for over half a century. We are dedicated to continuing this critical work of helping families and communities build stability.
Rooted in Local Partnerships
Like many endeavors this size, it takes a village to bring our affordable housing communities to fruition. We partner with the County in addition to our local cities, including the City of San Jose. Our real estate activities support several strategies and initiatives in the County’s Community Plan to End Homelessness, including prioritizing the development of housing for extremely low-income individuals and expanding permanent supportive housing.
In addition to public agencies, we partner with construction firms, architects and engineers, environmental engineers, appraisers, market analysts, and a variety of other partners to help develop our communities.
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