Senior Project Manager-Housing

Senior Project Manager-Housing Position Purpose/Summary This is responsible professional work in carrying out complex and highly administrative work in the policy direction, coordination, and management of community development activities within the City of Springfield. Work involves responsibility for administering, coordinating, and managing all community and economic development projects that serve to implement the City's housing development strategies. This position works closely with the Office of Compliance. Work is performed with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent professional judgment within the framework of the policies and directives of the Deputy Director of Grant Management and Grants Management Specialist, who reviews work through reports and monitoring, and results achieved. Supervision may be exercised over other employees of a lesser grade. Essential Functions Assist in the implementation, administration, and monitoring of all Community Development grants and projects including, but not limited to: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Program Community Development Block Grant - Emergency Repair Program and/or Disaster Recovery Grant - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects Oversees all aspects of the Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Program and/or CDBG Emergency Repair Program in accordance with policies and procedures and federal funding guidelines. Project management includes but is not limited to providing guidance and assistance to homeowners and tenants, contracting for program funds with homeowners, reviewing and ensuring applicant eligibility and completing income certifications in accordance with federal guidelines, maintaining project budgets, coordinating with appropriate vendors on necessary inspections and development of work specifications, coordinate review and approval of project change orders and payments to homeowners, effective project management to ensure projects are progressing in accordance with projected timelines/goals and in accordance with program budgets. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must have the ability to obtain lead abatement supervisor, lead inspector risk assessor certifications and complete a lead safe work practices class within sixty (60) days of hire. Thorough knowledge of the objectives, philosophy, principles, methods, and techniques of modern municipal community development. Thorough knowledge of Community Development programs, projects, functions, and operations as they relate to this position. Thorough knowledge of the federal, state and municipal guidelines and regulations involving Community and Economic Development projects. Ability to participate in complex technical research and analysis of data, and to develop and manage projects. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal officials, government and business officials, neighborhood organizations and the general public. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Education and Experience Graduation from a four-year college or university. Experience in public administration and municipal government programs, especially CDBG, Lead Hazard Control Grant and other Federal and State grant programs. Experience in environmental reviews, certified payroll analysis, duplication of benefits analysis and reporting/monitoring government programs preferred. PLEASE SEE THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION