Career Opportunity

Vertical Development Project Manager, Treasure Island Development Authority (5502)

Recruitment: RTF0124345-01147042

Published: August 25, 2022

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About:

The Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) is charged with implementation of the development program in partnership with the private developer, Treasure Island Community Development (TICD).  TIDA supports TICD in the design permitting, construction of public infrastructure required of the program and in the permitting, inspection and occupancy of market-rate housing.  TIDA is also charged with the development, in partnership with affordable housing developers and operators, of numerous affordable housing sites and with the ownership and operation of the program’s future parks and open spaces.

The Treasure Island development program includes the development of 8,000 new homes; over 500,000 square feet of retail and office space, 290 acres of new parks; new streets, utility infrastructure, and public facilities; and geotechnical improvement measures and sea level rise adaptation strategies.  Three sub-phase areas are currently under development on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, and more than 1,300 new residential units are scheduled to be completed within the next three years.

Role description

This 5502 Vertical Development Project Manager is responsible for the development of 100% affordable housing sites on parcels controlled by the Authority and for tracking and supporting the development of private market-rate housing developments within the Project area.  Three sub-phase areas are currently under development and more than 1,300 new residential units are scheduled to break ground before the end of the year and completed within the next three years. 

The Project Manager will have primary responsibility for delivering seven 100% affordable sites within the First Major Phase encompassing 300-450 treatment/transitional housing beds and more than 700 affordable units.  The first two of these projects are fully funded (including a combination of state grant funds, tax credit financing and local sources) and have begun construction.  Two additional 100% affordable sites in the third sub-phase area will begin predevelopment work before the end of the year subject to effective funding strategies to ensure their delivery.  The Project Manager will need to work with the housing developers and operators, the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, other funding partners and stakeholders to deliver these projects.  

The Project Manager will also work closely with project managers for individual private development sites to track their projects through planning review, permitting, construction, utility service connections, and occupancy and work with City agencies to facilitate the prompt resolution of any issues or delays.  The full First Major Phase includes more than 3,500 new homes.

Essential Functions

• Tracking and coordinating the design, permitting, and construction of multiple vertical development projects with unique owners/developers;
• Working with the Mayor's Housing Coordinator, Department of Building Inspection and other City agencies and consultants to facilitate the efficient and effective review of designs, approval of permits, scheduling of inspections, and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy;
• Working with Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to plan for the financing, developer selection, permitting, construction, and lease-up of 100% affordable sites;
• Being proactive and solutions-oriented, anticipating and identifying areas of potential conflict or concern and surfacing issues for resolution or action to expedite project delivery and avoid delays;
• Managing and maintaining effective relationships with developers, their design and technical consultants, and City staff; and
• Managing TIDA consultants, as necessary, to further agency and program objectives, and representing TIDA in community forums and stakeholder outreach related to the program. 

How to qualify

1.  Possession of a baccalaureate degree in architecture, engineering, or planning, plus four (4) years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience; OR

2.  Possession of a baccalaureate degree in another field, plus six (6) years of architectural, engineering or construction management experience; OR

3.  Eight (8) years of architectural, engineering or construction management experience, in a field directly related to the project; OR

4.  Valid California registration as a professional engineer or architect; AND

5.  Possession and maintenance of a valid CA driver's license

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience financing, planning, designing, or delivering multi-unit affordable or market-rate housing developments. 
• Experience leading or coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders (funding agencies, developers, operators, landowners, residents, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including giving presentations to elected or appointed boards or commissions and internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct project activities; analyze and solve problems; build consensus amongst parties with varied interests; and effectively advocate for project objectives. 
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Important: Your application MUST include a cover letter and resume.  To upload these item(s), please attach using the "additional attachments" function.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employer’s official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. 

What else should I know?

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Compensation:  $168,740 annually

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but not before September 6, 2022.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must contact the Agency by phone at (415) 554-6000 or, if hearing impaired at (415) 554-6015 (TTY).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.