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Housing Development Project Manager

Comunilife, Inc.

Description

Under the supervision of the AVP for Housing Development, the Project Manager will identify and research properties; assess economic feasibility; provide coordination for closings; and, assist in monitoring construction projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1) Project Prospecting, Initiation, and Programming: Identify and research properties for potential acquisition and assist with site control. Ensure completion of necessary due diligence to protect the owner and investors. Develop financing strategy to creatively combine multiple financing resources that ensure long term project viability while being consistent with the development's non-financial goals.

2) Feasibility and Project Funding: Conduct, review and refine the analysis of overall economic feasibility. Identify funding opportunities; prepare tax credit, bond and other applications and proposals, and all materials necessary to secure commitments. Prepare documents for the Board of Directors and its Finance Committee.

3) Project Administration and Closing: Manage the development team including design and construction consultants. Coordinate property acquisitions and closings with funders and attorneys. Manage permitting and approval process with municipal officials, legal counsel and architects. Coordinate community and residents processes. Prepare reports required for board, internal management, funders and investors.

4) Project Construction, Monitoring & Closing: Closely monitor the construction process and push projects to finish on time and within budget. Work with project team to resolve financial and other issues that arise during this period. Assure compliance with tax credit, bond and other agreements. Provide asset management team with financial closing summary and work with asset management team in addressing any tax-related or post-closing financial or building performance concerns. Coordinate marketing and lease-up with property management to assist to ensure that occupancy and financial goals and restrictions are met.

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• The ability to successfully manage a large number of unrelated tasks and projects simultaneously
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Familiarity with New York City government and the not-for-profit sector a plus


JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Requirement(s)
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and minimum of three years of professional experience in affordable housing development, urban planning, community development, or related field; or

• Master’s degree and two years of professional experience. Experience must include application of low-income housing tax credits

Physical Demands
Non-physical, except that field visits are required.

Working Conditions
General Office Environment.

Contact

To apply please visit our website at http://comunilife.iapplicants.com

Posted on 09/16/14; CVMHA ID #8170