DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA)

Dania Beach is the hub of the enormous, robust Southeast Florida economy, the 8th largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the U.S. Dania Beach advantages include a state and local tax-friendly environment, solid Infrastructure, high-speed Internet, low-cost utilities, and 43 Institutions of higher learning. We are served by three (3) International Airports and three (3) deep water Seaports - YOU HAVE A WIDER REACH OF THE GLOBE FROM DANIA BEACH.

Position Summary

The City of Dania Beach is committed to employing a talented and diverse workforce. We are currently seeking a Redevelopment Real Estate Manager. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Redevelopment Real Estate Manager develops and executes business attraction/retention strategies and marketing of the City/CRA as a desirable business destination. The ideal candidate should be an outside of the box thinker, a visionary leader, and business professional. The incumbent's success will be measured, in part, by the number of new businesses brought into and the number of businesses expanded in the CRA. Developing an effective working network of CRA businesses, residents, partner agencies, developers, and investors will also be a performance measure. The incumbent must have or quickly obtain functional knowledge of the CRA and City. The manager must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgement in performing work assignments. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the growth and development of the City of Dania Beach, apply now to join our team!

Essential Job Functions

Contribute to the achievement of the Agency’s Mission, Vision Statements, and CRA Plan goals/objectives. Develop benchmarks to monitor and evaluate program/project effectiveness, contract/grant compliance, and consultant/contractor performance.
Work with investors/developers to secure investment, development of projects, and the attraction of businesses to the CRA. Follow-up on leads with interested parties.
Serves as a liaison to governmental agencies, community leaders, civic organizations, project evaluation and resolution, supervising contractors and vendors, maintaining good public relations with residents, business owners and operators, merchants, property owners and business owners.
Assist with the development of collateral materials and presentations to support the expansion of existing businesses and the attraction of new/start-up businesses, investors, and skilled workforce. Develop business/resident resource content for the CRA website. Design/implement strategies to enhance our strengths and mitigate our weaknesses based on analytical research.
Manage the CRA’s role on major development projects, including securing appraisals, surveys, and environmental studies; structuring financial strategies; and preparing closing documents for CRA projects/programs.
Review and analyze complex economic/financial reports, leases/agreements, funding proposals, and contracts. Provide written analysis, evaluation, and recommendations. Make presentations to boards, the business community, and other groups regarding findings and recommendations.
Identify private, public, and institutional funding sources. Determine eligibility requirements and lead the application process to secure funding for the CRA.
Assist with identifying funding opportunities including grants, sponsorships, and donations. Prepare applications and documents required to secure those funds.
Facilitate and represent the CRA at meetings with members of the business community and the public.
Plays a key role in the creation of the annual CRA budget and administers the adopted CRA budget. Authorizes the expenditures of agency funds as established by the adopted CRA budget.

Qualifications:

What's required: (Minimum Requirements)
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business administration, planning, urban development, or close equivalent. Relevant experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Five (5) years' experience and proven success in economic development, business attraction/retention, re-development, community development, business assistance, real estate development, and/or public/private finance.
Project management experience in community/economic development, real estate, business retention, or related field.
Possess or be able to obtain a State of Florida driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record, within 30 days of hire.

What's preferred: (Desired Requirements)
Seven (7) years' experience and proven success in economic development, business attraction/retention, re-development, community development, business assistance, real estate development, and/or public/private finance.
Experience in commercial real estate and/or project financing, especially in South Florida.
Affiliations/certifications with trade groups, such as FRA, ICSC, IEDC,