Community Attributes, Inc. - Project Manager

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Community Attributes Inc. (CAI) helps clients make informed decisions and evaluate results utilizing demographics, economic and financial data, geographic information systems (GIS), and other evidence-based methods. We apply our expertise across multiple disciplines, with a particular focus on regional economics; land use economics; community and economic development; surveys, market research and evaluation; data analysis and business intelligence; and information design. As a growth-oriented, boutique consultancy, we seek talented and skilled individuals who are inspired to help our clients improve the lives of the individuals and communities they serve.

CAI is seeking to grow our team with a strong technical leader and project manager. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about economics and planning and meet the following criteria presented below.

Position: Project Manager

The preferred candidates for both roles will bring the following credentials:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, urban planning, real estate economics, or related fields (Master’s degree preferred for Lead role).
• Consulting experience in economic analysis, financial analysis, urban planning, or real estate (5+ years experience preferred).

Technical skills and expertise required:

• Strong skills in all or most of the following:
• Economic and financial analysis and spreadsheet modeling
• Socio-economic data acquisition, management and analysis
• Quantitative methods, or
• Planning policy and real estate economics
• Microsoft Office Suite, including great proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity and experience with local, regional, and national data sources in demographics, economics, and planning.
• Expertise in regional economics, labor economics, land use, transportation and related concerns (can specialize among these fields). Expertise in data and their sources that serve these fields.
• Experience using one or more of the following is a plus:
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Tableau, PowerBI or comparable
• Advanced statistical packages, such as R
• Adobe Creative Suite 

Project Leader – Role Specific Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in proactive and positive client management
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members, foster collaboration, and drive results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Experience in project management, including planning, organizing, and executing projects from inception to completion, while managing resources and timelines effectively
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across government, business, academia, and community sectors, fostering collaboration and consensus-building.