Salary: $73,100.00 - $113,300.00 Annually
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Department: Community and Economic Develop
Opening Date: 09/18/2025
Closing Date: 10/2/ :59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: $73,100.00 - $93,200.00
Job Description We are hiring a
Redevelopment Projects Administrator to successfully implement the Department's housing and community development programs and services. Many activities are carried out through third parties, which involves contracts and contract administration, loan agreements and loan administration, and the issuance of NOFAs and RFPs and other instruments. Work also includes implementing elements of the City's Strategic Plan relative to affordable housing and related areas and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and local and departmental policies.
About the Position: The Redevelopment Projects Administrator is in the Housing Redevelopment unit within the CSBD Division, which is responsible for spearheading public-private housing initiatives and City-led redevelopment projects that involve affordable housing components. The Housing Redevelopment unit works closely with other City departments such as Planning & Development and the City Attorney's Office, as well as a variety of external partners. The Redevelopment Projects Administrator will lead various real estate development and construction projects to include redevelopment of City-owned land and capital improvements of City-owned affordable housing assets. This position will be supervised by the Redevelopment Supervisor, but must be self-directed, able to manage their projects and initiatives with limited supervision and to make program and policy recommendations.
About You: The ideal candidate will have professional experience and interest in the following areas: real estate finance, deal structuring, development, lending, or valuation; housing market analysis; transit-oriented development; social impact investing or community development venture capital; permanent supportive housing; and public-private partnerships and development incentives.
About Us: The Housing and Community Development Department is committed to improving and maintaining the quality of life and environment for all Raleigh citizens through a variety of programs and activities throughout the city. The Department provides funding for the creation and preservation of affordable housing and for services and programs benefitting low to moderate income persons. The Department enforces codes to ensure safe and decent housing and carries out neighborhood revitalization and community engagement and enrichment activities.
Duties and Responsibilities The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Leads the City's public-private housing initiatives and City-led redevelopment projects that involve affordable housing components
- Establishes excellent working relationships with relevant partners, to include staff in the Planning & Development Department, staff in the City Attorney's Office, the Department's outside counsel, and a variety of other external partners. Spearheads and develops partnerships with private sector entities interested in making affordable housing investments in Raleigh
- Collects and uses data, including housing and real estate market analysis, cost and budget analysis, and financial underwriting of projects
- Evaluates appropriateness of projects for federal or local funding, specifically for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
- Drafts notices of funding availability (NOFAs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for bids (RFBs). Evaluates proposals and potential partnerships for public-private projects, including conducting underwriting analysis, negotiating terms, and presenting funding recommendations to City Council
- Helps to project manage capital improvements and overall property/project management activities related to the City-owned affordable housing units, to include the scattered-site affordable rental portfolio and the Studios at 2800
- Collaborates with other Department and City staff, and outside counsel as applicable, to close loans and to monitor construction and post-construction compliance
- Monitors approved developments through the construction process to ensure compliance with federal regulations such as Davis-Bacon, Section 3, Minority and Women-Owned Business requirements and other cross-cutting regulatory requirements
- Manages data associated with project and program areas and uses data to respond to inquiries from Department leadership and City Council, and to make recommendations for program and policy updates
Typical Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, City Planning, Public Administration, Real Estate, or related field and 3 to 5 years' experience in program management, grant management, supervisory, or a related field
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Preferred Qualifications: - Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
- AICP, NDC Housing Development Finance Professional Certification, or other related professional certifications
Additional Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Excellent capabilities in:
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, other departments, elected officials, the media, the public, and the development community
- Project and time management, including planning, organizing, evaluating and implementation
- Written and verbal communication, including public presentations
- Working effectively in ambiguous situations, adapt to changing circumstances, and make sound, decisive judgments
- Working knowledge of:
- Federal housing and community development programs, including HOME, CDBG, and LIHTC
- Real estate and/or affordable housing finance, including but not limited to financial analysis and underwriting, deal structuring, and compliance with federal regulations
- HOME and CDBG regulation and program guidelines
- Advanced use of Microsoft programs, specifically Excel, as well as Windows accessories and PowerPoint
ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Employees may occasionally work in a vehicle.
Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page:
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are
not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
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Please select your highest level of education completed.
- Some high school
- High school diploma (or GED)
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- PhD or other professional degree
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How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in in program, grant management, or supervisory management?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 2 years
- 2 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 4 years
- 4 to less than 5 years
- 5 to less than 6 years
- 6 to less than 7 years
- 7 to less than 8 years
- 8 to less than 9 years
- 9 to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?
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If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
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Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
- Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
- I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
- No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.
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