Project Manager, Special Projects
Chicago Housing AuthorityPOSITION SUMMARY
The Project Manager of Special Projects is tasked with strategic solutions and long-range planning for the organization’s property assets and services, through oversight of initiatives and special projects. They work collaboratively across the agency to manage untraditional and/or infrequent interests that require a liaison between various lines of business as CHA’s representative. They act as an advisor to the Agency on those projects and manage them through completion.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Establishes project planning and management protocols including schedules for implementation of capital and operational plans and proposals.
Monitors special project progress, drafting and preparing Division level reports, project briefings, and other materials on activities for internal and external stakeholder distribution.
Conducts best practice, statutory and regulatory research to determine the parameters to which CHA must adhere.
- Responsible for managing and maximizing value of rooftop leases and maintaining relationships with lessees.
Develops and manages portfolio budgets; tracks and analyze expenses and revenues; and regularly reports status and financial health to executives.
Executes marketing plan and overall positioning and messaging strategy for property marketing materials, including market and property-level analysis, appraisals and other documents needed for sales of properties and vacant land and other special entity interests of CHA.
Performs all other duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of commercial property management or brokerage experience preferred. Must be able to track and manage multiple tasks daily and provide excellent follow-up and customer service. Must have general knowledge of business, management, marketing, finance, and accounting including budgeting activities and experience in planning, prioritizing, and organizing a complex workload. Effective verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills are needed.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000
Grade: S8
FLSA: Exempt
Union: None
"Applications will be accepted for 30 days from the date of posting. However, the position may be closed at any point if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.”