Project Manager for the Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund (GHDNRF)

The Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Funds (“GHDNRF”) is a fund comprised of proceeds generated through the Lower Hill Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (“LERTA”) and administered by the URA. The purpose of the GHDNRF is to invest in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood, including providing financing for development projects and funding for various community needs throughout the neighborhood. The Project Manager will play a vital role in managing the programmatic administration of the GHDNRF. This role requires strong administrative, organizational and communication skills, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to support community development and revitalization efforts, as further specified in the GHDNRF Policies and Procedures. The URA will provide the Project Manager with a working space at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Suite 901, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The Project Manager will report to the URA and will consult with the Advisory Board Co-Chairs. The URA anticipates that the Project Manager will perform the Scope of Services at a satellite location in the Hill District not less than 9 hours per week, depending on availability of suitable office space. The Project Manager will perform the following scope of services:

Application Management and Support:

• Assist individuals, businesses, and organizations in preparing GHDNRF applications and compiling necessary documentation, and connect applicants to additional resources, as necessary.
  
  
• Evaluate and submit GHDNRF applications to the GHDNRF Advisory Board (“Advisory Board”) and the URA and prepare "Recommendation Reports" regarding funding of qualified applications and proposals to the Advisory Board in accordance with established guidelines and criteria.
  
  
• To the extent needed, prepare Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and/or Requests for Information (RFIs) to identify, engage, and ultimately procure service providers capable of utilizing GHDNRF for the purposes outlined in the GHDNRF Policies and Procedures.
  
  
• Coordinate with the GHDNRF Advisory Board and URA staff to evaluate applications and adhere to GHDNRF guidelines and criteria.
  
  
• Maintain a comprehensive database of GHDNRF applicants and program activities.
  
  
• Ensure timely, equitable, and consistent review of applications.
  
  
• Communicate results to applicants, including recommendations for improving future application submissions, if applicable.
  
  
• Develop and regularly update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure that SOPs are accessible and made readily available to URA staff and the GHDNRF Advisory Board.
  
  

Community Outreach & Engagement

• Facilitate community outreach efforts, including engaging with stakeholders to raise awareness of the GHDNRF and its opportunities, building trust and strong relationships within the Greater Hill District community members and stakeholders, and working collaboratively with the Advisory Board.
  
  
• Coordinate with the URA and the Advisory Board with respect to the communication of GHDNRF availability and program materials, including through the URA’s GHDNRF webpage and through social media.
  
  
• Participate in community events, workshops, and information sessions to educate community members and stakeholders about the application process and eligibility criteria.
  
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key community leaders and organizations in the Greater Hill District.
  
  
• Respond to inquiries from community members and provide assistance and guidance regarding the application process and available resources.
  
  
• Coordinate Advisory Board meetings, including scheduling, agenda creation, and attending monthly coordination meetings with the co-chairs of the Advisory Board.
  
  
• Collect feedback from community stakeholders and incorporate it into the ongoing development and improvement of the GHDNRF.

RFQ Issues Date: Friday, December 13, 2024

RFQ Due Date: Friday, January 31, 2025 

Proposals will be accepted no later than 3:00 PM prevailing time on Friday, January 31, 2025 via IonWave Technologies, Inc. or by emailing Gordon Hall at ghall@ura.org. 

Detailed information about the Request for Qualifications can be found here.

Instructions to register for Ion Wave can be found here: Ion Wave Registration. If you need any assistance with this process or encounter an issue during registration, please contact Ivy Coleman at icoleman@ura.org.