Economic Development Manager (Strategic Projects)

Applications being accepted for Economic Development Manager (Strategic Projects) Are you a strategic, collaborative leader who enjoys managing projects, building partnerships, and driving results?

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The Economic Development Manager (Strategic Projects) is a hybrid position primarily responsible for managing and advancing high-priority economic development, redevelopment, and other development projects, while gradually assuming business attraction responsibilities.

The Project Manager supports the coordination and advancement of economic development projects from initial concept through completion.

This position works closely with businesses, developers, consultants, and internal City departments to manage timelines, address challenges, streamline processes, and keep projects moving forward.

The role also assists with project research, due diligence, agreements, reporting, and communication while supporting business attraction, retention, expansion, and redevelopment efforts.

The Project Manager will also help manage the department’s project pipeline and ensure consistent follow-up and communication with stakeholders.

This position requires strong organization, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build relationships and coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Applications being accepted for Economic Development Manager (Strategic Projects)

Are you a strategic, collaborative leader who enjoys managing projects, building partnerships, and driving results?

Join the Economic Development team - Apply today!

Coordinate and facilitate economic development projects by managing stakeholder communication, project timelines, deliverables, commitments, meetings, issues, and follow-up to maintain project momentum and resolve challenges. Assist with Economic Development agreements, development agreements, MOUs, incentive agreements, reimbursement agreements, and related documents. Conduct economic, fiscal, demographic, market, and real estate research to support projects. Maintain accurate project, prospect, contact, performance, and other relevant information in the City's Economic Development CRM. Support business attraction and business development efforts by building relationships with businesses, developers, brokers, site selectors, property owners, and other stakeholders; participating in prospect meetings, property tours, conferences, networking, and industry events; and assisting with site selection and project facilitation. Develop knowledge of the City's priority industries, available properties, development opportunities, and competitive advantages. As experience develops, assume increasing responsibility for proactive business attraction efforts, particularly in healthcare, retail, office, and Old Town. Represent the City at civic, business, community functions, and speaking engagements; build relationships with business and community leaders, developers, officials, and residents. Communicate the City's economic development priorities and initiatives and respond to and resolve issues or concerns. Support departmental strategic initiatives and special projects. Perform other duties as assigned. To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here .

Bachelor's degree in Economic Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related field.

Master’s Degree preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, project management, business development, redevelopment, commercial real estate, or a related field.

Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, analyze information, solve problems, build relationships, and communicate effectively with City leadership, elected officials, business leaders, and the public.

A valid Arizona Operator’s Driver’s License is required.

Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification, Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification, or Economic Development Institute graduate status is desirable but not required.

The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more.

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• Not completed High School
• High school or GED
• Associates or Vocational Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 or more years
• Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification
• Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification
• Economic Development Institute graduate
• Yes
• No