Development Project Manager

Job description:

We are actively seeking a dynamic and seasoned Senior Development Project Manager for our Development team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, problem-solver, and a team player with a deep understanding of financial underwriting and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and review of detailed financial underwriting, feasibility studies, and investment analyses for new and existing projects; provide executive-level recommendations on deal structure and financial strategy.
• Implement and coordinate all tasks required to close on acquisition, construction, and permanent financing.
• ·Serve as the primary point of contact for financial institutions, public agencies, attorneys, title companies, architects, contractors, and community partners to ensure successful collaboration and project execution.
• Provide project management during construction, including preparing requisitions, tracking expenditures, and maintaining project documentation.
• Review and approve construction progress reports, meeting minutes, and project correspondence to maintain transparency and accountability with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal design teams and external architectural and engineering consultants to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Work closely with the Construction team on projects where the organization serves as both developer and general contractor.
• Oversee major capital improvement projects for existing real estate developments, incorporating sustainable and energy-efficient design practices.
• Assist with the preparation of RFPs, RFQs, and subsidy applications for funding and development opportunities.
• Support the identification and evaluation of new development sites, including feasibility and predevelopment analyses.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, financial, and organizational requirements throughout each project.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior development staff, fostering professional growth, accountability, and collaboration within the team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, construction management, or related field.
• Prior work experience in the field of housing development.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate development, construction, or related industry.
• Experience with low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), underwriting, project management, modeling, submittals, and preconstruction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of government regulations related to real estate development and construction.

Relevant Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written, oral and presentations skills.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions using statistical methods and modeling techniques.
• Capable of conducting thorough market analysis to assess feasibility and identify risks.
• Innovative thinking to tackle challenges in project planning and execution.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address challenges in data integrity, integration, and process improvement.
• Works independently and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data to stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

You will be based in the corporate headquarters in Yonkers, New York with travel to various project worksites.