Senior Project Manager, Real Estate & Development

Position Description:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing all phases of development for Habitat NYC and Westchester’s affordable homeownership development projects from inception through occupancy, including acquisition, construction, and disposition. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for problem solving to ensure that all assigned projects are delivered on time and on budget. This position reports to the Director of Real Estate Development.

Responsibilities:

Secure public and/or private financing for affordable housing development projects.

Create and maintain project pro-forma and present internal and external reports.

Prepare and level contractor and consultant bid packages. Oversee selection processes and contractual negotiations in coordination with Director of Real Estate Development/Director of Construction.

Lead multi-disciplinary project teams comprised of attorneys, lenders, local and state agencies, architects, engineers, expediters, general contractors, and consultants.

Conduct regular site meetings during construction, maintain meeting minutes, review and process payment requisitions, negotiate change orders as required.

Guide projects through various city approval processes for land disposition, public funding, construction, tax exemption/abatement, and tax lot apportionment through agencies including HPD, DOB, DOF.

Manage multiple projects, deliverables, milestones, schedules and budgets simultaneously.

Ensure project is being executed in accordance with contract documents.

Drive the planned development process through schematic and design development phases and utilization of drawings for project feasibility.

Coordinate all building plans and project documentation through entitlement and site/building construction approvals.

Solve problems as they arise during construction to keep the jobs on schedule and budget.

Proactively identify and mitigate project risks.

Prepare pre-development budgets and schedules for proposed projects and tracking and updating budgets and schedules from the initial phases through construction completion.

Create financial models with well-researched explanations of financial assumptions for underwriting.

Participate in development meetings through pre-development and development stages, including meetings with municipalities, community boards, design teams, and public hearings throughout the land development process.

Prepare cash flow analysis and monitoring monthly project schedules to determine if projects are on schedule and within the approved budget.

Demonstrate leadership and communication skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.

Play a key role in shaping internal processes, contributing to continuous improvement in project delivery standards and team workflows.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in real estate, urban planning, architecture, construction management or related field is preferred

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience

Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, project budgeting, and scheduling.

Deep understanding of real estate finance, public and private funding sources, and city approval processes.

Must be able to work in a team environment

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Effective organizational, prioritization, and time management skills

Accurate, detail-oriented, dependable, and punctual

Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft Excel, Project and Word

Organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Location, Hours:

Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester County has embraced a hybrid work style, combining both in-person and work-from-home. This approach underscores our focus on building and maintaining cross-divisional strengths with team members across the organization as well as volunteers, community partners, homeowners, and others inside and outside the organization. Specific requirements are aligned with each job function and should be fully discussed with the supervisor.

Location for this position will vary and will include travel to any of the 5 boroughs.

This is a full-time position (Monday through Friday) from 9 AM – 5 PM, evenings and/or weekends as required.

Administrative offices: 111 John St., 7th Floor, Suite 770, New York, NY 10038. Ability and willingness to travel to build sites across NYC and Westchester County as required.

Compensation: $90,000 – $95,000

Careers at Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County are challenging, rewarding and fulfilling. If you are interested in bringing your passion for the mission of Habitat for Humanity to the organization, please apply by sending a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications to View email address on habitatnycwc.org with the subject “Senior Project Manager, Real Estate & Development”.

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, physical handicap, veteran or marital status.