Overview
The City of Gresham is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Senior Redevelopment Project Manager to join our Citywide Services team. We are looking for an experienced, independent professional with a passion for community-shaping capital and redevelopment projects, real estate transactions, and development finance. This position reports to the City Manager and leads complex projects that advance the City's urban renewal and economic development priorities, working with City Council, the Gresham Redevelopment Commission, and a wide range of internal and external partners. This role has a primary focus on project delivery, real estate and property asset management, development finance, and public-private partnerships. If you enjoy leading complex projects from concept through completion, structuring deals that deliver public benefit, and balancing competing interests to reach practical solutions, you will thrive in this position. As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding. We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us. Position Description What you will get to do Lead capital and redevelopment projects
- Lead complex capital and redevelopment projects from concept through completion, establishing scopes, goals, schedules, milestones, decision points, and risk plans.
- Develop and administer budgets, cost estimates, and forecasts; monitor progress, resources, and financial performance.
- Coordinate design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations.
- Evaluate changes in scope, schedule, funding, and operating cost, and recommend corrective action.
Direct consultants and project teams
- Direct and evaluate owner's representatives, designers, contractors, and consultants; establish roles, priorities, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
- Provide technical and functional leadership to multidisciplinary teams and expert guidance and training to staff.
- Review analyses, recommendations, and performance for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project objectives.
- Resolve interdependent issues and coordinate timely City decisions and licensed professional services.
Procurement and contract administration
- Lead procurement and contract administration in partnership with Purchasing, Legal, and Finance.
- Develop scopes and selection criteria, evaluate proposals and qualifications, negotiate terms, and recommend awards.
- Review invoices and payment requests; monitor deliverables, expenditures, and compliance; manage amendments, change orders, disputes, deficiencies, and closeout.
- Exercise delegated authority within approved budgets, policies, and contract terms; document decisions and refer exceptions and material changes to management for approval.
Property acquisition, leasing, redevelopment, and disposition
- Lead property acquisition, leasing, redevelopment, and disposition, including tenant solicitation and selection.
- Coordinate appraisals, title and easement review, environmental and building assessments, market feasibility, land use, and infrastructure review.
- Integrate due diligence findings and evaluate financial and operational risks and alternatives.
- Negotiate terms for disposition and development agreements and other property transactions within authorized parameters, with Legal and Finance; recommend whether and under what conditions to proceed; coordinate agreements, governing body approvals, and closing.
Asset planning and real estate policy
- Develop, maintain, and implement asset plans for urban renewal and other City properties, evaluating potential uses, market conditions, operating and maintenance costs, renovation needs, revenue opportunities, and public benefits.
- Recommend priorities for acquisition, investment, retention, redevelopment, or disposition, and coordinate approved property stewardship activities.
- Research, develop, and analyze Citywide real estate policies, procedures, and asset management practices, including criteria, decision authority, approval procedures, and stewardship controls.
Development finance and funding strategy
- Prepare and evaluate development budgets, operating pro formas, cash flow projections, and financial feasibility analyses; test revenue, cost, financing, and timing assumptions.
- Evaluate funding gaps and partner capacity, and recommend the amount, purpose, terms, and performance requirements of public investment.
- Develop funding strategies for public-private partnerships and other City projects by combining authorized City resources, urban renewal and tax increment financing, grants, and private investment.
- Recommend financing terms and protections with Finance and Legal; monitor compliance with urban renewal plans and the requirements, restrictions, and conditions of each funding source; identify financial exposure and corrective actions.
Reporting, communication, and compliance
- Prepare reports, decision briefs, and presentations for management, City Council, the Gresham Redevelopment Commission, and other audiences, explaining alternatives, financial implications, risks, and public benefits.
- Coordinate community engagement and interagency agreements and address competing interests consistent with approved priorities.
- Maintain project and transaction records; coordinate compliance with applicable laws, City policies, and procurement requirements; report on performance, financial risks, compliance concerns, and recommended improvements.
Qualities we are looking for
- Establish and maintain proactive, positive working relationships with internal and external partners, including developers, consultants, property owners, community members, and elected and appointed officials.
- Ability to independently lead multiple complex projects and property transactions with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Sound judgment within delegated authority, including the ability to identify decisions requiring higher approval.
- Ability to analyze financial models, validate assumptions, and evaluate public exposure.
- Ability to communicate complex financial, technical, and policy information clearly, transparently, and persuasively to many audience types.
- Skill in negotiation and conflict resolution among parties with competing interests.
- Strong prioritization skills and the ability to gracefully handle change, challenges, and multiple concurrent tasks.
- A natural curiosity and ability to independently research answers and solve problems.
- Exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters and maintain reliable project, financial, and transaction records.
- Provide effective direction, coordination, and evaluation of consultants and project teams.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, construction management, engineering, architecture, urban planning, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
- Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in project delivery, redevelopment, real estate development or asset management, development finance, or related work. Qualifying experience includes independent leadership of complex projects; real estate transaction or development feasibility analysis; budget and contract administration; and coordination of consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Good driving record (based on our driving matrix below).
Any combination of qualifying education, training, and experience that meets the minimum requirements will be considered. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with urban renewal, tax increment financing, and public-private partnerships in Oregon.
- Experience preparing and evaluating development pro formas and financial feasibility analyses.
- Experience with public procurement and contract administration.
- Experience presenting to elected or appointed bodies.
Driving Matrix
- You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:
- A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
- Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
- Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one- year period.
- Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.
Selection Process To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.
Required application materials:
- Complete online application(Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
- Answers to supplemental questions
The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials.Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay. If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents. A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview. Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process. Veteran's Preference The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215. Our Commitment The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law. Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov. If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of professional reference checks, a criminal background check, and a driving record review.
Benefits
The City provides full family, comprehensive medical and dental insurance. Vision and prescription coverages are included in the medical plans. Most limited term and regular status employees who work at least 30 hours per week pay nothing for their medical and dental coverage.
Medical Insurance Options:
- City of Gresham Core Plan- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO Network
- Kaiser Permanente Traditional HMO
Dental Insurance Options:
- Delta Dental PPO Plan
- Willamette Dental Insurance
- Kaiser Permanente
Additional benefits include: Employer paid life insurance and long term disability, an employer sponsored deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts (medical, child care), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement (City picks up the 6% employee's contribution), an employer contribution to a HRA/VEBA medical savings account, paid time off (PTO) accrual at a minimum of 12.66 hours per month, and 4 hours of sick leave, in additional to nine paid holidays and 3.5 paid floating holidays per year.
For more detailed information, please visit our Employee Benefits page at: https://greshamoregon.gov/benefits/