Major Project Manager II

Job Qualifications

Qualifications include a minimum of a bachelor’s degree; MBA, real estate or economic development related master’s degree a plus. Demonstrated expertise in public and municipal finance (TIF, enterprise zones, federal and state grants, etc.) Strong financial, analytical modeling and problem-solving skills with proven experience with spreadsheets and financial programs. Proven background in commercial real estate project work. Current Real Estate Broker’s License. Project management software and mapping software experience a plus. Superior communications skills, both orally and in writing.

General Summary

Works under minimal supervision. Promotes and facilitates commercial development projects in strategic areas. Manages all aspects of a project to ensure its successful completion.

Essential Job Functions

• In coordination with the Director of Real Estate, manages the on-going protection, maintenance, and disposition of assigned major real estate assets. 
• Manages all aspects of assigned major project areas to ensure successful development completion. Emphasis in commercial real estate development.
• Analyzes development proposals 
• “Sells” development and investment possibilities by presenting the advantages of tax incentives TIF, tax abatement, CID/TDD and identifies public financing structures. 
• Drafts request for proposals/qualifications, and manages negotiating process. 
• Analyzes third-party proposals and identifies appropriate strategies to assist the parties involved .
• Coordinates with developers, other departments and city agencies to assure that projects stay on schedule and within budget. 
• Prepares board resolutions required for approval of various phases of the development process. 
• Prepares project status reports and project tracking tools, and maintains files for due diligence and financials. 
• Reads, understands and analyzes (and in some cases produces) documents defining project, including but not limited to: agreements, leases, work letters, project charters, RFPs, surveys, budgets, schedules, and drawings. 
• Conducts research to support alternative asset disposition strategies. 
• Researches, applies for, and manages grant proposals. 

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires St. Louis City residency within 180 days after successful completion of the 180 day probationary period. Residency requirement will not be waived.
• Requires valid driver’s license - site visits.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Exposure to elements during site visits.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry files/papers of up to twenty pounds.
• Requires the ability to stoop, crouch, balance, bend, and climb during site visits.
• Requires the ability to distinguish objects clearly in near vision for writing and computer work.