Position Summary

Prosper Portland seeks an experienced Project Manager who can apply their skills in real estate development to lead projects and programs that realize healthy, complete neighborhoods and equitable prosperity for the City of Portland.

In this position, the Project Manager will utilize Tax Increment Finance District Plans as the basis for which to advance real estate strategies for development projects and initiatives in collaboration with community, public and private partner stakeholders. You will be involved in complex land development processes and real estate transactions to drive resources and realize capital projects that promote long-term public benefits such as place making and wealth creation utilizing equitable and inclusive strategies as a means of progress.

The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive project management capabilities with a background in property renovation, redevelopment, and community-based development, and land transactions along with the flexibility and talent to manage complex, dynamic, and sometimes politically charged projects. This person will also have strong self-awareness, honed listening skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and both ease and strong intuition with broad and inclusive community development.

Functions and Responsibilities

Additional Information

• Operates under minimal supervision. Establishes own approaches and procedures. Receives general or little instruction on new assignments. Work is subject to final review.
• Makes decisions for many aspects of work that requires technical expertise, initiative, and good judgement. Makes recommendations for complex and politically sensitive decisions that require oversight.
• Decisions and errors in work can have a significant legal, financial, political, or operational impact to the agency.
• Work involves a high level of complexity due to tight timelines, the need to prioritize multiple assignments, relationship management with a variety of external stakeholders, the need to navigate political and community dynamics, the agency’s history of gentrification, and the inherent nature of creating and implementing projects and programs grounded in racial equity.
• Position has no supervisory responsibilities; however, will oversee the work of consultants, vendors, temporary workers, and/or student staff.

• Interpersonal Skills: Advanced ability to establish and cultivate authentic and effective working relationships and partnerships, particularly with community stakeholders. Exercises active listening, tact, patience, and discretion.
• Mission-Driven Service: Ability to provide excellent service by demonstrating a people-oriented mindset and willingness to help. Ability to train and provide guidance to others.
• Teamwork: Ability to work with others inclusively and collaboratively. Works to resolve conflicts and build consensus.
• Communication: Effective use of both verbal and written communication. Ability to speak and present in public. Utilizes negotiation, facilitation, and persuasion skills. Ability to organize, simplify, and report complex data and information to a variety of audiences. Bilingual or multilingual a plus.
• Cultural Curiosity and Reflection: Ability to learn and use culturally responsive practices to understand, communicate, and work with people across cultures and identities. Honors and embraces differences and models inclusivity in interactions and decisions.
• Advancing Equity: A demonstrated commitment to advancing social and racial equity, and actively seeks out opportunities to do so. Ability to learn, understand, and apply the principles and practices of equity to work.

• Knowledge: Advanced technical knowledge of concepts related to community dynamics, organizing, and engagement. Strong working knowledge of inclusive community engagement tools and techniques. Knowledge of and ability to apply strategies that center equity in project/program development and implementation. Understanding of concepts, applications, and impacts related to race construction, structural/institutional racism, and intersectionality. Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, database systems, web-based platforms, and other communication tools. Basic understanding of public administration.
• Technical Abilities: Ability to strategize for, facilitate, or support community engagement for complex projects. Advanced project/program management skills overseeing complex initiatives that involve multiple stakeholders.

• Continuous Learning: Openness to new ideas. Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback. Ability to ask for help and learn from experiences.
• Problem Solving: Apply research, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills. Exercises sound judgement in carrying out responsibilities. Ability to interpret and apply law, policy, and procedure to work.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to shifting and competing work demands. Ability to work with ambiguity. Perseveres in the face of obstacles.

• Planning and Organization: Ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate, and monitor complex projects, initiatives, and contracts independently. Ability to strategize, develop, implement, and evaluate goals, policies, and procedures. Ability to manage a budget with multiple funding streams.

• Accountability: Takes initiative and responsibility for actions. Follows through on commitments and meets deadlines. Maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Qualifications & Education

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience
Six years of combined experience in project management; urban or economic development; real estate; and/or experience facilitating or leading the advancement of community development driven initiatives, or equivalent experience. An Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, urban planning, real estate or related field will substitute for one year of experience.

Physical Requirements
Position requires ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time along with the ability to move throughout the office and travel to jobsites and events. Although rare, this position may need to lift up to 50lbs. Position often uses a computer and other standard office equipment. Position must communicate and interact with internal and external stakeholders often regarding complex subject matter.

Working Conditions
Normal working hours Monday through Friday [8 AM – 5 PM] in a combination of in-person and remote work; Additional hours may be needed to meet deadlines. Position requires frequent travel to external meetings and events; travel out of the metro area may occur. Position will be expected to engage in conversation and personal reflection around race, racism, and equity.