Project Manager

Macon GA

Description

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references by Friday, Aug. 27 at noon. No phone calls please. The Project Manager is a full-time staff-level position providing creative management and administrative assistance for all of Historic Macon’s real estate holdings, interests and activities. This staff member assists with all real estate development, including neighborhood revitalization planning, reporting, construction, infrastructure, advertising and sales. Primary and independent responsibilities will include designing finishes in all new-build and rehabilitation projects and guiding homebuyers through the construction process. The Project Manager also oversees specifications for the growing rental portfolio and general administrative tasks. This position reports to the Director of Construction and works closely with staff, board members and numerous committee members. The successful employee will be well-organized, creative, efficient and able to multitask. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as the employee will work closely with professional contractors, vendors, homebuyers and volunteers. The successful employee will also be an excellent communicator, fluent in digital and traditional communication forms, including design. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Manage the planning process for the rehabilitation of historic homes and rental units; • Design rehabilitation floor plans conforming to the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for rehabilitation; • Manage the planning process for the construction of new-build infill homes and rental units; • Estimate the cost for rehabilitation projects; • Create real estate development “pro formas” to demonstrate the viability of projects; • Propose completed rehabilitation projects to the Director of Construction and the Preservation and Education Committee; • Visit and inspect each construction project underway to ensure that construction conforms to the plans and specifications for each project; • Assist buyers with the selection of finishes within the project budget; • Guide first-time homebuyers through home-buying process, including incentive programs, mortgages, etc.; • Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date and careful records of all property issues for Historic Macon Foundation; • Assist other staff members with fundraisers and special events; • Efficiently manage construction budgets and identify opportunities to reduce expenses and increase revenues; • Coordinate schedules with subcontractors to deliver projects on time; • Coordinate billing, inspections and contracts with landscape providers on 10+ properties; • Oversee utility service establishment and logistics in coordination with Director of Finance and Operations and Director of Construction; • The Project Manager must be occasionally available for meetings and events on nights and weekends.