Special Projects Manager

City of Tucson; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

The City of Tucson seeks a Special Project Manager in the Housing & Community Development Department to oversee asset management of EPHD-owned affordable housing and supervise third-party property managers. The role tracks performance, ensures compliance, and coordinates with staff and consultants across multiple projects.

Responsibilities include developing public engagement, attending community meetings, and reporting to HCD leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required plus relevant experience.
• Three years of relevant experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee asset management of City/EPHD affordable housing.
• Manage third-party property managers and property compliance.
• Monitor operations and report on property performance.
• Coordinate with internal staff and consultants across projects.
• Develop public engagement strategies and facilitate community meetings.

Skills

Asset management

Project management

Public engagement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Arizona Driver License

Job description

Posting Close Date

Applicants must submit their completed application by 08-30-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

As part of this online application process, all applicants are required to submit both an updated resume and cover letter at the time of application. Applications received that do not contain both a resume and a cover letter addressing the prompt below will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.

Cover Letter Prompt

• • Your direct experience overseeing third-party property-management companies, including the size and type of portfolio, your responsibilities, and how you evaluated and enforced contract performance.
• • Your experience with LIHTC or other regulated affordable housing, including financial, operational, physical, and compliance monitoring.
• • A specific example of identifying property underperformance, compliance risk, or a service concern and working with a property manager or other partner to implement corrective action.
• • Your experience reviewing property budgets, financial statements, rent rolls, occupancy and collections, maintenance and unit-turn performance, capital needs, reserves, and compliance reports.
• • Your approach to balancing financial performance, regulatory compliance, contract accountability, resident needs, and long-term preservation of affordable housing. Clearly distinguish your personal responsibilities from those of your team or organization and include measurable results where available.
• • If you do not have direct LIHTC asset-management experience, explain the most comparable experience you would bring to the position.

Position Specific Description

The Special Project Manager position at the City of Tucson's Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) is primarily responsible for asset management of City/El Pueblo Housing Development (EPHD) owned affordable housing, and working with staff across the department. They manage the oversight of third party property managers, property compliance, monitor operations, track and report on property performance. They will also manage other high-priority HCD/EPHD projects. Work is performed under the supervision of the Affordable Housing Development Administrator. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiates projects by outlining and documenting the project scope, identifying opportunities and constraints.
• Assists with developing potential project timelines.
• Conducts fieldwork to evaluate and document existing conditions and shares with City staff and consultants.
• Collaborates with consultants and City staff to refine the project scope and schedule.
• Monitors scopes, schedules, and budgets for multiple projects.
• Develops and implements public engagement strategies to reach relevant stakeholders and gathers community feedback for related projects.
• Attends and facilitates community meetings, plans and coordinates public meetings, delivers public presentations, produces promotional materials, prepares exhibits, and compiles and summarizes public input.
• Facilitates coordination among internal staff and external consultants to ensure assigned projects are completed timely and provides regular updates to HCD leadership on their progress.
• Manages federal or other regulatory agency requirements to include environmental reviews, applications, approvals and reporting.
• Oversees renovation and improvements of single-family homes for affordable home ownership.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Some exposure to light physical or environmental conditions (noise, dust, weather, etc.). All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: Three (3) years of relevant experience
• Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• License/Certifications: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License - Arizona Department of Transportation - Motor Vehicle Division

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational background in real estate, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, public administration, public health, or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Direct experience working with grant-funded projects.
• Professional experience in real estate, housing development and project management.
• Direct experience working with program participants, stakeholders and the public, including meeting facilitation, event planning and coordination, and delivering public presentations.

Position Details

Job Profile J0455 - Project Manager View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation

Grade G109 Hourly Range $32.15 - 48.23 USD

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Exempt Position Type Regular Time Type Full time Department Housing and Community Development Department

Background Check

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.

Benefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off-and-on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer The city does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).

ADA Accessibility

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

City Organization

The City of Tucson, founded in 1775 and incorporated in 1877, is a City Manager-led Mayor and Council government organization comprised of over 5,000 dedicated employees. Tucson Community The City of Tucson is recognized as a Top 20 "Best City in America" by Resonance Consultancy. Tucson, Arizona, is a thriving center for bioscience, aerospace/defense, optics, mining, and logistics. With a city population of more than 540,000 and a regional population of more than 1 million, Tucson has 330-plus days of sunshine a year and is surrounded by majestic mountain ranges. A small-town feel with big-city amenities complements its natural beauty. You can learn more about Tucson, Arizona, at Visit Tucson, Arizona. For system related questions please contact [e-mail].