Principal Project Manager

City-of-Saint-Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

City of Saint Paul’s Housing division seeks a seasoned Principal Project Manager to lead financing, construction, and refinancing of multifamily housing projects from concept to completion. The role guides planning, financing, and implementation while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

The ideal candidate collaborates with developers, lenders, and legal counsel, prepares loan recommendations, and communicates progress to city leadership and public audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in one of the specified fields; two years as a Senior Project Manager.
• Experience financing multifamily housing projects or similar.
• Ability to analyze development proposals and loan terms; prepare recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex multifamily housing projects from concept to completion.
• Structure and evaluate project financing including loan terms.
• Build and coordinate partnerships with developers, lenders, counsel, and stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory and program compliance by reviewing documentation and risks.
• Coordinate activities and communicate progress to staff, leadership, and public audiences.

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Reporting and presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or related field

Job description

Join the City of Saint Paul’s Housing division as part of the multifamily housing team, supporting the development and preservation of housing in our community. This position performs expert-level work financing complex multifamily housing projects, including new construction, rehabilitation, and refinancing. Working with developers from concept through completion, this role guides project planning, financing, and implementation while ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

For more information and essential functions, see our Principal Project Manager job description.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Manage complex multifamily housing projects from initial concept through financing, closing, construction, and completion, ensuring projects align with City housing goals, plans, and policies.
2. Structure and evaluate project financing, including reviewing development proposals, analyzing financial feasibility, preparing loan recommendations, and negotiating terms and conditions for new construction, rehabilitation, and refinancing projects.
3. Build and coordinate project partnerships with developers, lenders, legal counsel, community organizations, and other stakeholders to resolve challenges and move projects forward.
4. Ensure regulatory and program compliance by reviewing project documentation, monitoring financing requirements, identifying risks, and coordinating resolution of complex legal and compliance issues.
5. Coordinate project activities and communicate progress by establishing priorities, supporting work planning, providing guidance and support to less experienced staff, and preparing clear reports and presentations for city leadership, public officials, and community audiences.

Our Benefits:

We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

• Competitive wages
• Health insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.

We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related field, and two years of experience as a Senior Project Manager.

Some positions in this class may require reading, writing, and speaking fluently in a language other than English. Refer to the Job Announcement for specific language information.

Open Job Posting:

This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process:

Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening:

This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying with education.

Human Resources Contact Information:

Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519

E-mail: [e-mail]

Veteran’s Preference:

If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.