Director of Asset Management

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REPORTS TO: Executive Director

DIRECT REPORTS: Asset Management Supervisor

ABOUT

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA), created by the State of Louisiana in 1968 as the Community Improvement Agency (CIA), is a public agency charged with the revitalization of underinvested areas in the City of New Orleans.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Asset Management is responsible for managing nearly 1,000 parcels of vacant land in NORA’s inventory. NORA also oversees property maintenance and leasing for a small portfolio of affordable residential and commercial rental space, including its office building. Other assets include a multipurpose vehicle fleet and information technology. Primary responsibilities include management of all agency assets, including real property maintenance activities (regular and preventive maintenance and service schedules), appraisals, property and vehicle insurance, information technology, vendor contract management, and other duties as assigned.The Director of Asset Management is responsible for managing nearly 1,000 parcels of vacant land in NORA’s inventory. NORA also oversees property maintenance and leasing for a small portfolio of affordable residential and commercial rental space, including its office building. Other assets include a multipurpose vehicle fleet and information technology. Primary responsibilities include management of all agency assets, including real property maintenance activities (regular and preventive maintenance and service schedules), appraisals, property and vehicle insurance, information technology, vendor contract management, and other duties as assigned.

Asset Management maintains vacant lots in salable condition to support neighborhood stability and growth. Real property assets are made available at either market or a discounted rate, primarily for the development of affordable housing for Low to Moderate Income households in partnership with developers – both non-profit and for-profit – that build attractive, energy efficient, and hazard resistant homes in underinvested neighborhoods. Through its Build Homes and Strengthen Neighborhoods strategic priority areas, NORA creates and administers programs that return property to commerce, enhance sustainability and resilience, and provide development opportunities for small businesses and generational wealth-building opportunities for families.

The Director of Asset Management will also serve as a key advisor to the Executive Director and shall directly support all colleagues and activities in departments across the agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Manage maintenance activities undertaken by NORA and its non-profit affiliate. These duties include, but are not limited to, day to day responsibility for communicating with Asset Management staff and maintenance vendors, assuring that all relevant federal, state and local policies/procedures are being adhered to, acting as liaison between NORA and the general public for property maintenance-related issues; maintaining accurate and timely records and files
  • Maintain, refine, and/or develop electronic and physical records for all agency assets
  • Asset management reporting
  • Life cycle planning for agency assets
  • Identify operational and cost efficiencies across asset classes
  • Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and/or bids for asset management contracts
  • Administer asset management contracts

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

To perform this job successfully, incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree required, major or concentration in business, economics, public administration, real estate development, urban planning/studies, or other related field preferred. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

A minimum of 15 years work experience in the aforementioned disciplines. Candidate should have specific knowledge of one or more of the following: economics, urban planning, public administration, public finance, and/or real estate development.

Candidate should have prior experience in administering contracts, federal grants and their related regulations, specifically CDBG, FEMA, and/or other HUD grants or initiatives.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in and/or possess the following skills:

  • Knowledge of real property asset management, planning, and development processes
  • Administration of asset management databases and systems
  • Strong analytical and relationship-building skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate and work as a member of a highly motivated and professional team
  • High standards of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
  • Demonstrated ability to respect and maintain confidences whether written or verbal

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidate must possess knowledge, skill and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

Licenses or Certificates

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent/related (preferred)

Software

Microsoft Office

LAMA or equivalent land asset management (preferred)

Trello or equivalent project management (preferred)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

 Salary

  • Commensurate with experience

Insurance

  • Generous employer-sponsored health, dental, vision, life, and other supplemental coverages available

Retirement

  • 457(b) plan with up to 5% employer-matched contributions

Paid Leave

  • 10 paid holidays each year
  • 12 annual leave days accrued in first year
  • 12 sick days accrued in first year

APPLICATIONS

Apply through our portal here: Director of Asset Management. For questions, please contact Anita Briant, Director of Human Resources at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
1409 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70113
www.noraworks.org

THE NEW ORLEANS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.

Project Manager

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REPORTS TO: Chief of Strategy, Programs, and Projects
DIRECT REPORTS: None
REVISED: February 2025

ABOUT

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA), created by the State of Louisiana in 1968 as the Community Improvement Agency (CIA), is a public agency charged with the revitalization of underinvested areas in the City of New Orleans.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

NORA provides discounted land, construction financing, and subsidy for the development of affordable housing for Low to Moderate Income households in partnership with developers – both non-profit and for-profit – that build attractive, energy efficient, and hazard resistant homes in underinvested neighborhoods. Through its Build Homes strategic priority area, NORA creates and administers programs that return property to commerce, enhance sustainability and resilience, and provide development opportunities for small businesses and generational wealth-building opportunities for families.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for identifying, pursuing, and realizing opportunities for affordable housing development at all scales, from single family homes to multiphase, multifamily housing developments. NORA is currently redeveloping multiple high-profile sites, including a cluster of properties at the intersection of St. Bernard Avenue and North Claiborne Avenue. The first phase of the development includes the $22 million St. Bernard Circle Apartments, a 56 unit mixed-income apartment building with two ground floor commercial units at 1429 St. Bernard Avenue. Construction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025.

NORA is also leading the redevelopment of high-profile City-owned properties through the Redevelopment Framework, including the $8 million redevelopment of the former fire house (currently under construction) at 2314 Louisiana Avenue, which will include an early childhood education facility and seven (7) affordable apartments and the $23 million development of a nearly 1-acre parcel at 1141 Esplanade Avenue that is expected to include 50 mixed-income apartments and two ground floor commercial units. The Redevelopment Framework is codified by a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of New Orleans that allows for property to be transferred to NORA through a 99-year lease to facilitate the redevelopment of underutilized, vacant publicly-owned properties for affordable housing and economic development. NORA will also manage the development of a non-congregate shelter for homeless individuals in the 2900 block of Tulane Avenue through the Redevelopment Framework.

In November 2024, New Orleans voters approved a charter change that will direct two percent of the City’s General Fund revenue to the Housing Trust Fund (HTF). The City’s contribution to the fund is expected to be $17 to $20 million annually and will directly support affordable housing programs administered by NORA and Finance New Orleans. The Senior Project Manager will lead the development and implementation of NORA’s HTF programs.

The Senior Project Manager will also serve as a key advisor to the Chief of Strategy, Programs, and Projects, as well as the Executive Director, and shall directly support all colleagues and activities of the Real Estate Development & Planning team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Manage development projects undertaken by NORA and its partners. These duties include, but are not limited to, day to day responsibility for communicating with grantees, subgrantees, development partners, etc., assuring that all relevant federal, state and local policies/procedures are being adhered to, acting as liaison between NORA, the grantee/development partner and the general public; maintaining accurate and timely records and files
  • Develop financial models and financial incentive packages for development projects
  • Perform underwriting for the financing of various affordable housing, economic development, mixeduse, and/or public projects
  • Identify funding resources to support redevelopment activities, and coordinate available finance options, including 9% and 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Historic Tax Credits (HTC), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) funds, Economic Development Administration funds, Environmental Protection Agency funds, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, philanthropic funds, and others, as applicable
  • Prepare RFPs for redevelopment of sites throughout the city and review responses to those RFPs
  • Identify residential and commercial properties for acquisition and development
  • Perform due diligence prior to acquisition, including research regarding the properties’ tax, lien, blighted and conveyance status, appraised value, acquisition feasibility and role in redevelopment initiatives
  • Support the development of master plans and maps of NORA’s activity and goals
  • Prepare marketing strategies and materials for NORA projects in coordination with NORA’s communications and press team

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

To perform this job successfully, incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree required, major or concentration in in urban planning, public administration, real estate development or other field related to economic and/or community development preferred. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

A minimum of 10 years work experience in the aforementioned disciplines. Candidate should have specific knowledge of one or more of the following: urban planning, public finance, real estate finance, public administration and/or real estate development.

Candidate should have prior experience in administering contracts, federal grants and their related regulations, specifically CDBG, FEMA, and/or other HUD grants or initiatives.

Familiarity with public and private partnerships, complex real estate transactions and other financing tools such as LIHTC, HTC, NMTC and FHLB funding.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in and/or possess the following skills:

  • Knowledge of real estate planning and development processes
  • Strong analytical and relationshipbuilding skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate and work as a member of a highly motivated and professional team
  • High standards of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
  • Demonstrated ability to respect and maintain confidences whether written or verbal

Licenses or Certificates

Project Management Professional (PMP), Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP), Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP), or equivalent/related (preferred)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

 Salary

  • Commensurate with experience

Insurance

  • Generous employer-sponsored health, dental, vision, life, and other supplemental coverages available

Retirement

  • 457(b) plan with up to 5% employer-matched contributions

Paid Leave

  • 10 paid holidays each year
  • 12 annual leave days accrued in first year
  • 12 sick days accrued in first year

APPLICATIONS

Apply through our portal here: Project Manager II. For questions, please contact Anita Briant, Director of Human Resources at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
1409 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70113
www.noraworks.org

THE NEW ORLEANS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.

Compliance Officer

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REPORTS TO: Controller
DIRECT REPORTS: None
REVISED: February 2025

ABOUT

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA), created by the State of Louisiana in 1968 as the Community Improvement Agency (CIA), is a public agency charged with the revitalization of underinvested areas in the City of New Orleans.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Compliance Officer responsible for coordinating and monitoring grant programs and contracts funded by the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) and New Orleans Redevelopment Unlimited (NORU). Candidates are required to have federal grants management experience and familiarity with Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards 2 CFR 200 which provides the framework for the grant’s lifecycle, performance, and audit requirements. In addition, the Compliance Officer works closely with team members across all departments, external housing development partners, and vendors ensuring projects are implemented in compliance with internal program policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

To perform this job successfully, incumbent must possess skills, experience and knowledge to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Business/Public Administration, Management or related field preferred.

Experience

Experience using Financial Management Software, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., will be an added advantage.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in and/or possess the following skills:

  • 5 years’ experience and knowledge in funding guidelines for federal, state, and local grant funding.
  • Knowledge of the purpose, scope and objectives of the Federal Labor Standards, Section 3 and MWDBE regulations or equivalent experience required.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulations and provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) desired.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Strong communications and reporting skills.
  • Ability to plan, organize and multitask diverse activities.
  • High standards of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
  • Demonstrated ability to respect and maintain confidences whether written or verbal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provide support in the overall department's plan, contributing within the responsibility areas listed below:
  • Grant Administration. Develop compliance systems and tools necessary to support team members with the full lifecycle of grants including pre-award activities and post award reporting. Regularly review grant program’s/project’s internal policies and procedures identifying areas for improvement. Ensure compliance with contractual grants terms and reporting requirements.
  • Project Reporting. Coordinate with team members to ensure projects, programs, and the disposition of grant-funded property follows Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program guidance. Coordinates with Property Maintenance vendors ensuring reporting metrics are in compliance with contract. Prepares, and maintains reports and records in accordance with record retention policies. Maintains a database of developers and contractors required to submit monthly and quarterly reports.
  • Compliance Review. Provide technical assistance to grantees in the development and implementation of projects and programs to ensure consistency with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Davis Bacon Act, Labor Standards, Section 3, and MWDBE compliance in accordance with requirements and NORA’s policies and procedures. This position ensures compliance with all federal crosscutting requirements, performing data collection, monitoring, and environmental review coordination with the City, State and Federal agencies as required.
  • Financial Analysis. Review invoices and track expenses ensuring adequate project documentation. Monitors sub-recipients' activities to ensure compliance. Tracks enforcement actions.
  • Contract Administration. Collaborate with NORA/NORU’s Real Estate and Planning Department ensuring labor standards compliance as described in NORA’s contractual agreements, policies, and procedures.
  • Grant Closeout. Completes the closeout of a grant highlighting project achievements and outcomes. Conducts research to understand the history, structure, and objectives of programs.
  • Reporting and Documentation. Ensure NORA/NORU's compliance plans and reports, including property disposition plans, are in compliance with Federal Program requirements and organization’s policies and procedures. Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to enhance future grant programs.

SALARY AND COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position will be commensurate with experience. NORA offers a benefit package which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and access to a 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 5% employer-matched contributions.

APPLICATIONS

Apply through our portal here: Compliance Officer. For questions, please contact Anita Briant, Director of Human Resources at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
1409 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70113
www.noraworks.org

THE NEW ORLEANS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.