Job Description
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Position: Project Coordinator - Development
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COMPANY: VITUS www.vitus.com
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LOCATION: Seattle, WA (in-office - Belltown)
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REPORTS TO: Director - Development
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SALARY RANGE: $75K - $85K
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Vitus is a growing, privately held real estate development and portfolio management firm. The firm includes an established and growing real estate investment platform focused on the acquisition, development, and ongoing asset management of a multi-family affordable housing portfolio made up of complex limited partnership interests. Vitus is a professional firm headquartered in Seattle and has a regional office in NYC.
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POSITION SUMMARY
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We are seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Development team across the real estate development process. The role provides hands-on exposure to affordable housing acquisitions, financing, due diligence, and closings while working with Development Directors, Development Managers, and internal and external partners.
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POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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· Support Development Directors and Development Managers with activities across the real estate development process.
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· Assist with analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing real estate documents, including leases, contracts, and financial statements.
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· Support preparation of financing and investor applications, low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) applications, and acquisition due diligence materials.
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· Maintain real estate market research and property information to inform investment decision-making.
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· Coordinate with internal teams—including Asset Management, Accounting, and Corporate Communications—on the ongoing management of real estate assets.
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· Assist with closings, including settlement of funds, document preparation, and closing accounting entries.
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· Track predevelopment and construction budgets and prepare funding draws.
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· Facilitate communication and workflow among Development team members and project partners.
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· Coordinate with property managers, management companies, and on-site personnel as needed.
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POSITION SPECIFIC EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS
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REQUIRED
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· Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
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· Strong work ethic and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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· Excellent prioritization, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage time-sensitive work and competing deadlines.
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· Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
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· Ability to work independently, maintain accurate records, and exercise careful attention to detail.
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PREFERRED
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· 0 - 3 years of relevant work experience in affordable housing, community development, multifamily real estate, or related industry
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· Exposure to real estate, LIHTC, or other affordable housing debt and equity products and structures
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· Demonstrated ability to work with financial and real estate information and support multiple projects or workstreams.
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· Experience supporting affordable housing development, acquisition due diligence, financing applications, or real estate closings.
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· Strong computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word.
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BENEFITS
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Vitus offers a very generous suite of benefits to our staff:
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· Medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% coverage for staff members and partial coverage for dependents)
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· Basic life and employer-funded long-term disability
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· Health Savings Account
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· Flexible Spending Account
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· Commuter benefits
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· Wellness benefit
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· 401(k) with employer match
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· Four weeks of paid time off and 15 paid holidays
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· Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities for all positions