Project Coordinator, Municipal Housing Development

**Summary of Duties**:
Reporting to the Manager, Housing Development, the Project Coordinator, Municipal Housing Development supports initiatives that increase the supply of affordable housing; works with community groups and developers to facilitate new and regenerate existing developments; oversees projects from initial development to construction; identifies and pursues new funding opportunities, and administers plans supporting a multi-year capital budget.

**Work Performed**:
Recommend and develop policies, plans, and strategies for new affordable rental housing and funding sources. Recommend capital budget strategies and plans related to existing and potential capital project opportunities.

Administer/execute approved plans ensuring proper tendering, accountability and project Administer contracts and service arrangement with service providers.

Engage housing providers and communities in planning and site plan development in regeneration and revitalization activities or new development plans, providing guidance to the associated

Build partnerships and negotiate with private and non-profit developers, and community organizations to support development

Facilitate community meetings and engagement sessions related to specific site project and development plans.

Make recommendations and develop reports to assist the Manager with programs, policies, and development related business activities, including development and construction plans.

Facilitate new projects, developments, acquisitions, and

Draft reports and updates to Council or the HDC Board for approval by the Manager.

With the Manager’s guidance and approval, negotiate/structure real estate/development transactions, including commercial and market components, procurement processes, acquisition, assembly and servicing of properties for development with external agents and

Develop capital budgets, forecasts and related performance, business and management

Evaluate new investment and development opportunities and plans for presentation to the Manager.

Administer project and financial management to ensure program compliance, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of services and business outcomes, in compliance with Divisional objectives and City of London policies.

Works with partnerships including community, faith, private, and government bodies, including school boards and hospitals, and with other municipalities advancing land use plans, site planning, and project plans.

Oversee third party contractors, vendors, suppliers, and service providers in the operations of owned assets.

Recommend capital investments, make operational and refinancing/sale recommendations and manage associated new partnerships.

Recommend and support land acquisition, sale, and development plans.

Liaise with other City staff on coordinated policy development, project advancements, development approvals, and regeneration activities.

Provide issue resolution in projects managed through or in partnership within the division and with multi-disciplinary project teams across the Corporation and escalate as required.

Integrate evidence-based research and innovation in housing development practice.

Maintain a strong working knowledge of and carry out duties in accordance with various regulations and laws including those related to affordable housing development, financial tools, and land acquisition, sale, and project/construction management.

Work collaboratively with City staff, community agencies, partners, and stakeholders to promote affordable housing.

**Qualifications/Experience**:
Completion of an Honours degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Architecture, or Business Administration or Equivalent.

Professional designation in planning, architecture, capital project management, or real estate is an asset.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in senior planning roles, housing and/or building development, or capital development project management.

**Specialized Training & Licenses**:
**Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary**:
Demonstrated business acumen and ability to understand capital budgeting processes and documents.

Knowledge and understanding of affordable and mixed-use residential housing development.

Proven ability to manage contracts and negotiate real estate transactions related to land development and construction.

Demonstrated knowledge of land and building assessment and asset management.

Familiarity with building construction sites and safety practices related to attending and participating in construction site-based reviews, meetings, and project management activities.

Strong abilities in communications, report writing, issues management and ability to engage community groups and make presentations.

Ability to lead and manage projects with interdisciplinary teams and groups.

Knowledge of community revitalization and related development activities

Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license.

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