Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
Project Manager, Affordable Housing
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, New York, New York, us, 10261
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation has an exciting opening for a full-time Project Manager for Affordable Housing in the Community Development division. The Project Manager will manage a portfolio of projects from predevelopment through construction completion and continued operation.
The mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the pre-development process for affordable housing projects; Vet funders, architects, attorneys, environmental and other consultants, tax credit investors/syndicators, and contractors to form project teams; Review and analyze property management financial reports and audits; Oversee design and construction process with architects, consultants and contractors; Handle ongoing monitoring, requisition and compliance of projects under construction; Manage and track all aspects of projects, promptly flagging any issues; Research and report on affordable housing development strategies and best practices; Negotiate business terms to advance our goals of preserving and creating deeply affordable housing; Assist the Asset Management team in tasks related to properties in our affordable housing portfolio; Write/draft and edit real estate development grant proposals and funding reports; Participate in cross-departmental projects; May supervise a fellow and/or a more junior project manager; Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements
Advanced degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Architecture, or Finance preferred; 2-4 years professional full-time work experience, including project and/or construction management, housing and community development; Experience working in affordable housing preferred; Excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills; Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills; Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills; Demonstrated ability to meet, and prioritize among, competing deadlines; Experience creating and utilizing complex Excel spreadsheets and proformas; Commitment to affordable housing and professional development; Self-starter willing to work as part of a team; Commitment to community building, leadership development, and community organizing as strategies for social change; Spanish-speaking a plus. Compensation
$65,000 - $80,000, dependent upon experience. We offer a very competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, group term life and AD&D insurance; 15 vacation days during the first three years, 12 sick days annually, 3 personal days annually, 13 paid agency holidays annually; a flexible spending account, and eligibility to enroll in our 403B retirement savings plan and an Employee Assistance Program. Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Manage all aspects of the pre-development process for affordable housing projects; Vet funders, architects, attorneys, environmental and other consultants, tax credit investors/syndicators, and contractors to form project teams; Review and analyze property management financial reports and audits; Oversee design and construction process with architects, consultants and contractors; Handle ongoing monitoring, requisition and compliance of projects under construction; Manage and track all aspects of projects, promptly flagging any issues; Research and report on affordable housing development strategies and best practices; Negotiate business terms to advance our goals of preserving and creating deeply affordable housing; Assist the Asset Management team in tasks related to properties in our affordable housing portfolio; Write/draft and edit real estate development grant proposals and funding reports; Participate in cross-departmental projects; May supervise a fellow and/or a more junior project manager; Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements
Advanced degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Architecture, or Finance preferred; 2-4 years professional full-time work experience, including project and/or construction management, housing and community development; Experience working in affordable housing preferred; Excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills; Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills; Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills; Demonstrated ability to meet, and prioritize among, competing deadlines; Experience creating and utilizing complex Excel spreadsheets and proformas; Commitment to affordable housing and professional development; Self-starter willing to work as part of a team; Commitment to community building, leadership development, and community organizing as strategies for social change; Spanish-speaking a plus. Compensation
$65,000 - $80,000, dependent upon experience. We offer a very competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, group term life and AD&D insurance; 15 vacation days during the first three years, 12 sick days annually, 3 personal days annually, 13 paid agency holidays annually; a flexible spending account, and eligibility to enroll in our 403B retirement savings plan and an Employee Assistance Program. Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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