Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation · 3 months ago
Project Manager, Affordable Housing
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expCypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is dedicated to building a strong, sustainable community where residents achieve educational and economic success. They are seeking a full-time Project Manager for Affordable Housing to manage a portfolio of projects from predevelopment through construction completion, focusing on rehabilitation and asset management while ensuring compliance with design guidelines and project goals.
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Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the pre-development process for affordable housing projects; including preparing leveling sheets and making recommendations on predevelopment expenses to senior management
Vet funders, architects, attorneys, environmental and other consultants, tax credit investors/syndicators, and contractors to form project teams; manage and collaborate with representatives of public agencies and project team to meet project goals and milestones
Review and analyze property management financial reports and audits
Oversee design and construction process with architects, consultants and contractors; serve as an authority of design guidelines from funders and lenders and ensure compliance during the design process, review progress drawings to from schematic to construction documents to ensure alignment with Project goals and required design guidelines, bid out third party studies and reports, and manage design and cost review approvals from funders and lenders
Handle ongoing monitoring, requisition and compliance of projects under construction
Manage and track all aspects of projects, promptly flagging any issues for the Deputy Director
Research and report on affordable housing development strategies and best practices, including research and development of innovative real estate development partnership structures (including private and non-profit collaborations)
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, including updating CHLDC dealbook with terms of regulatory agreements, loan documents, and compliance requirements of new projects
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's + combination of work exp
2-4 years professional full-time work experience, including project and/or construction management, housing and community development
Excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills
Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, with the ability to perform outreach to property owners, houses of worship and other neighborhood stakeholders
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 and participate in envisioning innovative community development initiatives
Commitment to community building, leadership development, and community organizing as strategies for social change
Preferred
Advanced degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Architecture, or Finance
Experience working in affordable housing
Spanish-speaking a plus
Benefits
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
Eligibility to enroll in our 403B retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
With community residents leading the way, the mission of CHLDC is to build a strong, equitable East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure and preserve affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
TD Charitable Foundation
2025-04-17Grant· $0.2M
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