Project Manager

Founded in 1976, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (INHS) is a mission-driven, nationally recognized private non-profit focused on expanding access to affordable housing. The organization serves a seven-county area in the scenic Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions of New York. INHS is known for delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable housing options for low- to moderate-income households. Team members contribute to impactful community development while working within a collaborative, service-oriented environment. Purpose of Position The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of developing homes for the INHS manufactured housing and Community Housing Trust (CHT) programs. Located in the award-winning INHS real estate development team, these two programs are increasingly providing the fastest and best avenues to serve low- to moderate-income homebuyers in the INHS seven-county service area. The newly constructed homes are financed with local, state, and federal subsidies and sold at below market rate values, with the majority serving below 80% of area median income households. In collaboration with Homeownership staff, INHS employs the use of long‑term ground leases to further lasting affordability for buyers. The Project Manager is responsible for both managing the development and production timelines of homes as well as extensive grant and lending communication and funding, typically with NYS Homes and Community Renewal, as well as local and national lending and funding institutions. Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000 Duties & Responsibilities Program Development Continually evaluate the financial refinement and feasibility of programs with an eye towards expansion across the INHS service area. Create lasting partnerships with existing and new NYS homeownership funding agencies and staff to deepen INHS impact within the homeownership space. Represent the program to funders, financial institutions, public policy makers, and peer groups locally, regionally and nationally within the NeighborWorks Network. Project Development Work with INHS Compass Manufactured Home Community rental property management and homeownership staff on manufactured home replacement and infill as a top priority. Explore possible partnership opportunities for both manufactured home and CHT development opportunities. Develop project concepts and initial cost estimates. Create and manage project teams that include INHS staff and outside consultants. Develop financial analyses, project schedules, and financing. Work in collaboration with the Director of Real Estate development, particularly around the co‑location of CHT homes alongside new and/or existing LIHTC INHS LIHTC communities. Project Funding Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge about local, state and federal affordable housing programs. Develop viable project funding plans that include funding for pre‑development, construction and sale. Under direction from the Director for Real Estate Development, prepare grant or loan applications for funding from local, state or federal funders. Project Design and Engineering Oversee the development of design alternatives by architects and other professionals. Work with factory‑built and modular housing factories as alternatives to traditional stick‑built housing product. Secure zoning/site plan approval for proposed projects, including environmental review. Secure approval of plans/specifications from local authorities and funders. Funding Approval and Construction Closing Coordinate financing approval with all lenders. Construction Management Oversee contractor selection in compliance with procurement, bidding, and M/WBE SDVOB participation requirements of project funders. Document construction progress, contract compliance, and contractor compliance. Monitor or coordinate disbursement/draw requests with accounting/finance staff. Permanent Closing and Sale Ensure timely closing of completed projects with Finance department and attorneys/funders/investors. Coordinate with Lending and Marketing Staff to ensure homes are sold to income‑qualified buyers in a timely manner including coordinating open houses. Troubleshoot homeowner questions and issues related to construction after sale. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, or Urban Planning and a minimum of three years of professional experience in housing and real‑estate development, real‑estate finance or planning. Preferred: 3+ years of project management experience. INHS also welcomes applications from candidates with less experience who can demonstrate exceptional initiative, leadership, organization, and a strong desire to grow into a project management role. If you have less than three years of project management experience, tell us about a project or initiative you have led. Financial analysis skills are required. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast paced, changing environment. Ability to work effectively with different social and economic groups in community meetings and guide community meetings. Ability to negotiate development and consultant contracts. Intermediate proficiency in Windows‑based software including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Excel. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the INHS mission to revitalize neighborhoods and to assist low to moderate income people in obtaining quality housing on a long‑term basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr