Project Coordinator - Development

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Position: Project Coordinator - Development

COMPANY: VITUS

www.vitus.com

LOCATION: Seattle, WA (in-office - Belltown)

REPORTS TO: Director - Development

SALARY RANGE: $75K - $85K

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 headq uartered in Seattle and has a regional office in NYC.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

·   Support Development Directors and Development Managers with activities across the real estate development process.

·   Assist with analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing real estate documents, including leases, contracts, and financial statements.

·   Support preparation of financing and investor applications, low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) applications, and acquisition due diligence materials.

·   Maintain real estate market research and property information to inform investment decision-making.

·   Coordinate with internal teams—including Asset Management, Accounting, and Corporate Communications—on the ongoing management of real estate assets.

·   Assist with closings, including settlement of funds, document preparation, and closing accounting entries.

·   Track predevelopment and construction budgets and prepare funding draws.

·   Facilitate communication and workflow among Development team members and project partners.

·   Coordinate with property managers, management companies, and on-site personnel as needed.

POSITION SPECIFIC EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

REQUIRED

·        Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field

·        Strong work ethic and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

·        Excellent prioritization, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage time-sensitive work and competing deadlines.

·        Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

·        Ability to work independently, maintain accurate records, and exercise careful attention to detail.

PREFERRED

·        0 - 3 years of relevant work experience in affordable housing, community development, multifamily real estate, or related industry

·        Exposure to real estate, LIHTC, or other affordable housing debt and equity products and structures

·        Demonstrated ability to work with financial and real estate information and support multiple projects or workstreams.

·        Experience supporting affordable housing development, acquisition due diligence, financing applications, or real estate closings.

·        Strong computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word.

BENEFITS

Vitus offers a very generous suite of benefits to our staff:

·        Medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% coverage for staff members and partial coverage for dependents)

·        Basic life and employer-funded long-term disability

·        Health Savings Account

·        Flexible Spending Account

·        Commuter benefits

·        Wellness benefit

·        401(k) with employer match

·        Four weeks of paid time off and 15 paid holidays

·        Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities for all positions