Organizational Overview:

Real Estate Development - To date, 3CDC has played a direct role in nearly $1.7 billion in development projects in downtown Cincinnati and the adjacent neighborhood of Over-the-Rhine. In completing over 100 development projects, 3CDC has reimagined key civic spaces, added market-rate and affordable housing to the urban core and created density through mixed-use residential and office projects that support local small businesses.
Real Estate Management - 3CDC leases and manages over 660,000 square feet of commercial space and over 5,100 parking spaces with annual operating revenues exceeding $32 million.
Civic Space Management and Programming - 3CDC manages and programs six civic spaces – Fountain Square, Washington Park, Ziegler Park, Memorial Hall, Court Street Plaza and Imagination Alley. 3CDC hosts nearly 1,600 free family-friendly events each year at these spaces.
Business District Management – The organization manages two special improvement districts – the Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District and Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District – providing clean and safe services, homeless outreach, beatification efforts and marketing support to both districts.

Job Summary:

The Development Officer will be a member of the Real Estate: Development team reporting directly to a Senior Development Officer, Manager, or Development Director. This position is responsible for assisting in project management focusing on reinvestment of 3CDC’s projects in both the Central Business District (CDB) and Over-the-Rhine (OTR).

Tasks:

• Works under the direction of the Development Director or Senior Development Officer or other Manager on specific real estate development projects.
• Communicate, interact, and develop beneficial relationships with tenants, contractors, architects, consultants, financial institutions, and other project team members.
• Assist in underwriting real estate financing.
• Maintain and reconcile project budget(s) against actual expenses and costs incurred. Coordinate directly with Accounting/Finance.
• Review monthly pay application request and assemble monthly finance draw requests to ensure project costs are paid in a timely manner.
• With Management support, review project drawings for consistency with project goals and assist in guiding project design.
• Attend construction meetings, document responsibilities and action items, follow-up to confirm performance.
• Provide support for field-related project management including verification of existing conditions, quality control review with project teams, logistical plan analysis to ensure all projects are managed to company standards.
• Analyze project schedules to ensure progress is being made to meet critical paths identified.
• Assist in developing materials for project communication, presentations, and updates for the public.
• Manage & organize multiple iterations of electronic project files.
• Assume full responsibility for specialty projects, assigned by managers.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem solver with ability to recognize issues and deal with them directly.
• Personable, positive, and enthusiastic attitude with capability to deal effectively with people (both internal and external).
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written.
• Excellent organizational skills and work habits.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and prioritize effectively.
• Sense of initiative with desire to become truly involved in the business and the downtown community.
• Flexible and ability to work in a team setting supporting several people.
• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university in business, finance, planning, architecture, or some related degree program is required.

Licenses, Credentials, Certifications:

• None applicable

Skills or specialized knowledge:

• Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook as well as general office procedures and equipment.
• Must be able to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long periods of time.
• Ability to work at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment.
• Able to speak and hear employees on the phone or in person.
• Body motor skills sufficient to enable employee to move around the office environment.
• Additional mental requirements: compare, decide direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, and interpret.
• The ability to work well under stress.

Disclaimer:

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.