Project Manager 3 - Asset Management and Real Estate Development

Our Mission

Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) provides high quality, stable and sustainable housing, and supportive services to people in need. It does this in ways that help them prosper and help our communities become safe, vibrant, prosperous, attractive, and just.

Our Values

We value the diversity of our staff. It makes us stronger and more effective. Service, Integrity, Stewardship, Communication, Collegial Support and Respect, Excellence and Leadership are all values of THA.

Why come work for us?

At THA, you’ll not only grow as an individual but have an opportunity to serve those in the community that have the least. You’ll team up with engaging professionals who will allow you to develop and learn. One of our employees said, “THA is an organization that has intelligent and driven individuals, with an emphasis on teamwork and trust. We enjoy working together.” THA offers an atmosphere that is energetic, practical, down-to-earth, and fun.

We’re committed to pay equity and provide competitive wages, along with excellent healthcare benefits, paid time off, participation in WA State retirement plans, and a growing variety of health and wellness benefits.

The Project Manager 3 organizes, plans, and executes large-scale projects in the Asset Management and Real Estate Development department. The Project Manager manages budgets, develops and reviews plans, and coordinates significant and large-scale real estate development projects.

This recruitment is open to internal candidates only through 04/11/24 and will then be posted externally.

ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Agency Management

All THA Managers are responsible to support a "one agency" perspective while acting as advocates for their work units and support the Executive team with implementing organization-wide goals and cross-department objectives.

Project Management

• Initiate complex technical studies and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Manage assigned resources and deliverables.
• Direct and integrate all aspects of complex projects using project management and strategic long-range planning tools.
• Facilitate and negotiate strategies and resources, use technical expertise for projects, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders and facilitate consensus across diverse groups and individuals.

Supervision and Leadership

• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Build cohesive and results-oriented teams.
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative internal and external relationships.

Diversity

THA’s staff, its clients, and the staff of community partners are diverse in many ways, including diversity by race, national origin, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, and disability. THA is committed to cultivating a culture of belonging. We value diverse life experiences and heritage to ensure that all voices are heard. We strive to respect and protect the dignity of all employees and members of our community. All THA employees must engage diverse people in constructive and effective ways as a supervisor, colleague, business partner, and/or service provider.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7 or more years' related experience with increasing responsibility.
• Real estate development experience in a public housing authority preferred.
• Innovative insights into affordable housing real estate development policy and practices including finance, development, design and construction;
• Exceptional project management skills across a wide range of tasks, including long-range planning for complex construction or rehab projects, or immediate action to address urgent needs.
• Experience in long range and strategic planning; principals of management and conflict resolution.
• Ability to identify resources available from public and private organizations; knowledge of federal funding programs.
• Understanding of the impacts of historic and systematic racism in the housing market and a commitment to developing anti-racist policy in our development, procurement, and asset management strategies.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

We provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees that can perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. If you require reasonable accommodation, please direct your inquiry to the Human Resources Department at (253) 448-2704 for assistance. We ask for at least 24 hours advance notice when possible.