Senior Project Manager of Real Estate Development

Senior Project Manager

We seek a strong, experienced, enthusiastic, entrepreneurial real estate professional to procure and manage a large pipeline of ongoing and potential real estate projects in Western Massachusetts. The organization is a mission-based non-profit dedicated to building better neighborhoods in and around Springfield, Massachusetts, since 1968.

The Senior Project Manager supports the Director of Real Estate Development by leading project teams and Project Managers in expanding our work in Western Massachusetts, thereby building our project pipeline. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to independently advance developments from site assembly to breakeven operations, providing an elevated level of insight and analysis supported by thoughtful and strategic relationship management.

Essential Functions:

• Assisting the Director of Real Estate Development in building and sustaining a robust pipeline of impactful projects throughout Western Massachusetts and beyond.
• Independently develop, manage, analyze project financial feasibility, and evaluate ongoing project financial performance, including developing and maintaining proformas and budgets.
• Communicate with property management and resident services to ensure continuous communication throughout the project and that key deliverables are met for each.
• Respond to Requests for Qualifications and Proposals and undertake other business development forms.
• Provide technical assistance regarding various local, state, and national affordable housing and related programs, including weatherization, supportive services, and assistance for the homeless. Prepare appropriate applications for funding resources.
• Represent the organization in helping to build and strengthen relationships with city officials, non-profit clients, and other decision-makers. Develop a deep understanding of their needs and objectives to develop a working partnership and provide strategic guidance on development issues.
• Manage and coordinate the design, development, and finance-related work during pre-development and construction to ensure the achievement of financial and developmental objectives.
• Manage project management tasks through completion, including quality control, schedules, and requisitions.
• Develop and monitor project schedules using industry scheduling software, such as MS PROJECT
• Review architectural and construction documents.
• Review legal documents, including partnership and consultant agreements, to ensure key business terms are captured.
• Work on assigned organizational project tasks, such as utility conservation and other asset management tasks. Manage and advise part-time and/or full-time interns.
• Assisting the Director of Real Estate Development with other tasks to complete projects further.

Experience and Skills:

• Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience with financial modeling.
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid computer skills (experience with MS Office Suite a must) and demonstrated ability to learn new software programs quickly.
• Ability to undertake, balance, and manage multiple tasks and assignments.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Be a self-starter who can work independently.
• Familiarity with non-profits and city government, and the ability to navigate complex client organizations and public agencies.
• The Senior Project Manager reports to the Director of Real Estate Development.

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in business or related discipline. A Master's degree in public policy, urban planning, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years project administrative experience in a corporate real estate environment, preferably managing due diligence process for closing with investors and lenders in a LIHTC transaction environment.