ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Manager on the development team manages affordable housing projects in various stages of development under the supervision of the Director of Real Estate Development and the VP of Housing. The project manager also analyzes potential projects and completes applications for funding, and takes on other projects as needed. A qualified candidate should exhibit an interest in the connection between the built environment, community health and well-being.

The Project Manager will be assist with the day to day management of the Real Estate Development pipeline.  Responsibilities include:

• Analysis of potential affordable housing deals
• Coordination of responses to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications
• Monitoring and tracking all components of the development process including:
  • Site acquisition and control
  • Financial modeling
  • Design approval
  • Financing applications to local, state and federal funding agencies (HPD, HCR, HFA, ESSHI, etc.)
  • Coordinate meetings with public agencies and elected officials Due diligence submissions to government agencies, lenders and investors in advance of construction closing
  • Submission to and tracking of required city/state signoffs as required (Enterprise Green Communities, NYSERDA, DOB, SHPO, ULURP)
• Attend monthly on-site construction requisition meetings and prepare and submit monthly construction requisitions to lenders and financing partners
• Coordinate billing, meetings, and phone calls as well as manage correspondence with all parties involved with transactions. Overseeing marketing and lease up activities
• Coordinate cost certifications, permanent loan closing process and 8609’s
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Highly organized, detail Oriented and self-motivated
• Passionate about the affordable housing industry and sustainable building practices
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Advanced Excel skills
• 1-3 years of experience in affordable housing, development or related experience
• Experience in low income housing tax credits (9% and 4%) transactions
• Experience in bond financing transactions
• Experience in Year 15 transactions

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters in a related field is preferred