Affordable Housing Projects Lead & Grants Manager

City of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond is seeking a Project Development Manager in its Department of Housing and Community Development to oversee affordable housing projects. The role focuses on increasing stock, stabilizing neighborhoods, and minimizing displacement via federal grants like CDBG and HOME.

Responsibilities include managing subrecipients, ensuring compliance with Section 3 and Davis-Bacon, coordinating environmental reviews, and reporting CAPER results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed.
• Two years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide oversight of HCD projects and programs.
• Oversee grants and contracts with subrecipients funded by federal grants.
• Monitor compliance with Section 3, Davis-Bacon, and HUD regulations.
• Prepare CAPER and environmental review documentation as needed.
• Liaise with City departments, partners, developers, and nonprofits.
• Present reports at meetings and track program performance.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Managing multiple priorities

Interpreting grant guidelines

Communicating with internal/external:

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Bachelor's degree in urban planning

Bachelor's degree in business

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

The City of Richmond is seeking a Project Development Manager in its Department of Housing and Community Development to oversee affordable housing projects. The role focuses on increasing stock, stabilizing neighborhoods, and minimizing displacement via federal grants like CDBG and HOME.

Responsibilities include managing subrecipients, ensuring compliance with Section 3 and Davis-Bacon, coordinating environmental reviews, and reporting CAPER results.