SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of residential housing projects from inception to completion. This role involves coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and local authorities to ensure projects meet regulatory standards and timelines. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management, while also leading project teams to foster collaboration and efficiency. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as this position requires frequent interaction with stakeholders and community members to ensure alignment with project goals and community needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Unique opportunities include:

• Role in an established and politically connected Brooklyn-based nonprofit community development corporation with a vibrant culture and supportive work environment;
• Dynamic position on a team of mission-driven, hardworking, and dedicated real estate professionals;
• Opportunity to learn the ins and outs of affordable real estate development, grow professionally, and move up through the organization;
• Exposure to a large and diverse range of affordable housing projects;
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that provide essential affordable housing to low-income households; and

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the acquisition, construction, and renovation of affordable housing development projects.
• Coordinate and implement all tasks required to close on acquisition, construction, and permanent financing for new and existing affordable housing developments.
• Provide project management during construction by preparing requisitions and correspondence, tracking expenditures, and coordinating all aspects of the project to ensure successful completion.
• Prepare project timelines, budgets, relocation plans, and marketing plans.
• Evaluate feasibility of development opportunities and conduct due diligence for existing and prospective projects.
• Coordinate efforts to reposition and refinance existing affordable housing developments.
• Assist with identification of new development sites and related predevelopment efforts.
• Coordinate major capital improvement and sustainability projects for existing affordable housing developments.
• Coordinate transactions with banks and other financial entities, governmental agencies, tenants, attorneys, title companies, architects, and contractors, as required.
• Assist with the preparation of responses to RFPs, RFQs, and other subsidy applications.
• Ensure IMPACCT Brooklyn’s properties are compliant with City agencies and Local Laws.
• Assist in securing property tax exemptions for IMPACCT Brooklyn’s portfolio of buildings.
• Facilitate the transition of projects from housing development to property management after construction completion.
• Identify, communicate, and manage project risks.
• Collaborate with other internal departments, including Asset Management, Community Organizing, Marketing, and Finance.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of housing development experience or related educational experience (i.e., master’s degree in urban planning, real estate development, public administration, etc.).
• Strong project management, financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, presentation skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize project activities.
• Strong computer skills with a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of government-funded affordable housing programs is required.
• Experience in financing preservation portfolio a plus.
• Fluency in the English language is required.