CPED Project Coordinator

City of Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a real estate development professional to help manage mixed-use and commercial projects, from due diligence to financing and approvals.

You will coordinate with neighborhoods, developers, and city staff, evaluate proposals, and ensure alignment with city planning objectives. A bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in urban planning or development are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in urban planning, real estate development, or project management related to economic development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate mixed-use, industrial, or commercial development or redevelopment projects of moderate complexity or moderate financial impact.
• Assist in identifying potential markets for City-designated property and seek owners/developers to invest.
• Review projects for planning objectives, fiscal feasibility, and physical feasibility.
• Prepare RFPs outlining opportunities, objectives, and criteria for selection.
• Evaluate proposals and recommend those aligning with City objectives.
• Coordinate with neighborhood groups to address concerns and document uses in development agreements.
• Assist developers with timelines involving City review/approvals and subsidized financing; keep on schedule.
• Assist with project budget development including costs and public funding sources.
• Monitor compliance with development agreements and pursue remedies for non-compliance.

Skills

Urban Planning

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning/Economics/Business/Public Administration/Architecture

Job description

Do you have an interest in real estate development? Come work for the City of Minneapolis and get hands‑on experience working on real estate projects of all sizes. The Business Development team is an energic group that works on all aspects of projects – from purchase due diligence to pre‑development to disposition and everything in between.

Work Location

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Duties

• Facilitate assigned mixed‑use, industrial, or commercial development or redevelopment projects of moderate complexity or moderate financial impact assisting private investors with community acceptance, city review and approval and appropriate public financing options.
• Assist in identifying potential markets for property designated by the City for development or redevelopment and seek potential owners, builders or developers to invest in the property.
• Review potential projects for compliance with overall planning objectives as well as fiscal and physical feasibility.
• Respond to requests from private or non‑profit developers seeking City approval and/or financial support for projects involving specific properties or specific uses where the property or location needs to be identified.
• Prepare requests for proposals outlining project opportunities, identifying City objectives and identifying criteria for proposal selection.
• Evaluate competing proposals and after consulting with appropriate City and other interested parties, recommend acceptance of the proposal which most closely matches City objectives.
• Work with neighborhood groups and neighbors to discover local concerns and facilitate public support for projects. Ensure that promised uses and development design features are documented in development agreements as preconditions for public participation and approval.
• Assist potential developers in developing timelines for process steps involving City review and approval of uses, site plans, and building plans and subsidized financing; work with all involved parties to keep project on schedule.
• Assist potential developers with project budget development by identifying property costs, site remediation costs, fees, upgrade requirements and available public sources of funds. Work with financial staff to determine sources of public funds as well as the timing of cash flow.
• Monitor projects to ensure compliance with development agreements and pursue remedies for non‑compliance.
• Respond to requests for information in a timely manner; prepare reports to the City Council and its committees; and make presentations as needed.

Working Conditions

Normal office setting

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Architecture, a related field or equivalent.

Minimum Experience

Two years of experience in urban planning, real estate development, or project management related to economic development.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience 100%. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score 70% on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the AFSCME General Unit (CAF). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: AFSCME General Unit - City of Minneapolis

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

• Knowledge of City of Minneapolis Comprehensive Plans, neighborhood plans, zoning, building codes and administrative planning processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of financial tools used in development or redevelopment projects.
• General knowledge of real estate markets, building costs and the economics of residential, industrial or commercial markets.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation, presentation and analytical skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies, including neighborhood groups, developers, City leaders and staff, private lenders and individuals of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.