Assistant Director for Redevelopment, Real Estate & Market Economics

This role is an opportunity to be a part of the team working to revitalize historic downtown Homestead! This position will be an important part of the team and have a key role in economic development specifically focused on business attraction and retention, and in assisting the CRA with its existing real estate portfolio and future sales and purchases. Primary Responsibilities Negotiates contracts, develops incentives, recruits compatible development activity and supervises consultants and advisors. Develops potential incentive packages, provides market assessments/impacts, and monitors development trends. Write developer requests for proposals for the purpose of disposing of CRA land for redevelopment. Assists with the development of capital projects included in the City’s Master Plan; tracks the economic impact of those projects on Redevelopment activities City-wide. Provide management and oversight of assigned projects as well as supervision and coordination of projects assigned to other staff. Meet with development professionals, City staff, and the public regarding redevelopment activities. Act as the department liaison with Public Works & Engineering, Parks Recreation & Open Spaces (PROS) for the design and construction of capital and infrastructure projects within the CRA. Serves as the City’s economic development specialist, focusing on business attraction and retention. Conducts research and other special projects as requested by the Director regarding CRA services and capital development needs and City growth and development initiatives. Manages contracts for services agreements with Miami-Dade County and private sector consultants. Compiles, tracks, and analyzes performance measures for computation of code, permitting, and lien process, with the ability to write detailed reports concerning the administration of both performance measures. Supports the CRA Director in capital acquisitions, public relations, real estate negotiations, professional service contracts and capital planning for the Community Redevelopment (CRA) area. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications BS or BA degree in Real Estate, Economic Development, Finance, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Construction/Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Five (5) or more years of responsible work experience in the public/private sector in a progressive city in real estate development, planning, project management, economic development, and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Affiliations or membership with trade associations exemplifying additional education is a plus, such as the Florida Planning Association, Urban Land Institute, Florida Redevelopment Association, International Council of Shopping Centers, NAIOP, IEDC, or other related associations. Professional certification is a plus. Negotiation and structuring of public-private partnerships (P3s). Drafting and reviewing term sheets, purchase and sale agreements, and development agreements. Familiarity with appraisals, title work, surveys, and land use entitlements. Pro forma review and modeling for mixed-use, affordable, and commercial projects. Understanding of capital stacks, including grants, tax credits, and private equity. Budgeting, fiscal oversight, and cash flow forecasting for CRA-funded projects. Conduct or interpret market studies and feasibility reports. Analyze demographic and employment data for strategic planning. Assess economic impact of proposed developments or incentive programs. Knowledge of federal/state/local incentives (e.g., LIHTC, New Markets Tax Credits, SHIP/SAIL, CDBG, Live Local Act). Ability to prepare or oversee grant applications and compliance reporting. Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Must pass a background screening process.

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