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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The role also requires periodic travel to construction sites, development sites, and properties throughout IMPACCT Brooklyn’s portfolio, where the employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, uneven terrain, active construction areas, stairs, and partially completed buildings; appropriate personal protective equipment may be required during site visits. IMPACCT Brooklyn adheres to applicable health and safety protocols. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The role requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods at a desk, work on a computer, and occasionally lift materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Mobility is needed to navigate the office and to walk and climb stairs while conducting site visits. Local travel may be required for site visits, funder meetings, and events. The office noise level is usually moderate.
Employment Status
Exempt, full-time. The days and hours of work are primarily Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel may be expected. Occasional evening or weekend work and local travel may be required for events or funder meetings.
Benefits
Hybrid schedule, paid time off including vacation, personal, sick and holidays, 403(b), 529 Plan, tuition reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account, medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and other fringe benefits.
IMPACCT Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, and complies with applicable ADA regulations.
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, under applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Three to five years of housing development experience or related educational experience
- Strong project management, financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, 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
- Experience in financing preservation portfolio
- Fluency in English
What We Do
IMPACCT Brooklyn is a community development corporation dedicated to preserving and developing affordable housing, promoting commercial revitalization, strengthening local businesses, creating homeownership opportunities, protecting tenant rights, and preventing home loss.
