SR DEV PROJECT MANAGER

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POSITION POSTED UNTIL A VIABLE POOL OF CANDIDATES HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED

INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS : The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas.

These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and / or competency assessments.

THIS POSTING IS TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCIES AND ANY FUTURE VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE NEXT SIX () MONTHS

SUMMARY

Under general direction provides project management of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects, focusing on pre-development planning and project implementation.

Oversees activities related to projects, including writing Requests for Qualifications and Proposals. Participates in negotiations with developers and / or governmental agencies with the goals of maximizing the value of MARTA property, generating income for the Authority while protecting its interest, increasing transit ridership, and supporting regional economic development.

Assists in the preparation of legal documents required for ground lease, sales transaction and development agreements. Develops pro-formas and conducts financial analysis to assist with project evaluation.

Plans and coordinates with diverse agency departments, including legal counsel, engineering, operations and other transit planning functions.

Represents the Authority at meetings with internal and external groups and communicates the goals and strategies of the Office of TOD and Real Estate.

Provides periodic updates and reports on transit-oriented development projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general direction provides project management of TOD projects, focusing on pre-development planning and project implementation.
• Oversees activities related to projects in accordance with Authority policy, including writing Requests for Qualifications and Proposals.

Participates in negotiations with developers and / or governmental agencies with the goals of maximizing the value of MARTA property, generating income for the Authority while protecting its interest, increasing transit ridership, and supporting regional economic development.

• Assists in the preparation of legal documents required for ground lease, sales transaction and development agreements.
• Develops pro-formas and conducts financial analysis to assist with project evaluation.
• Plans and coordinates with diverse agency departments, including legal counsel, engineering, operations and other transit planning functions.
• Represents the Authority at meetings with internal and external groups and communicates the goals and strategies of the Office of TOD and Real Estate.

Provides periodic updates and reports on transit-oriented development projects.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May oversee and / or facilitate employees or consultants with projects.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Take every reasonable precaution given the circumstances to ensure the protection of employees, patrons, and members of the public.

Identify and inform employees of hazards in the workplace. Determines safe work methods and ensures that employees are notified of new and modified methods.

Ensures that employees are trained on safety policies and procedures. Ensures that employees follow procedures. Responds to health and safety concerns of employees in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Real Estate, Management Economics, Finance and / or Urban Planning or related discipline and a minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development, finance, consulting, public / private sector real estate, involving joint development or asset management.

Direct experience analyzing and negotiating lease and / or sales transactions. Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation or candidacy and knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program a plus.

Must have excellent verbal aptitude, public speaking, and technical writing ability. Must possess skills to participate in negotiations of complex ground lease and sales transactions and represent the Authority at meetings with external groups, including local / appointed officials, citizens, and community and business groups.

Must possess advanced personal computing skills with proficiency in the applications of Microsoft Office. In lieu of a degree, directly related job experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May oversee and / or facilitate employees or consultants with projects.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Take every reasonable precaution given the circumstances to ensure the protection of employees, patrons, and members of the public.

Identify and inform employees of hazards in the workplace. Determines safe work methods and ensures that employees are notified of new and modified methods.

Ensures that employees are trained on safety policies and procedures. Ensures that employees follow procedures. Responds to health and safety concerns of employees in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.

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