Assistant Real Estate Project Manager

NeighborWorks Housing Solutions; Quincy, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NeighborWorks Housing Solutions seeks an Assistant Real Estate Project Manager to oversee LIHTC housing projects, guiding them from predevelopment to completion in Southern Massachusetts. You will work with the development team and partners to manage budgets, schedules, and community engagement to secure local support.

The role emphasizes in-person collaboration, growth opportunities, and cultural inclusivity, with a focus on learning new aspects of development and increasing responsibility over

Qualifications

• Commitment to NHS’ mission and understanding of racial equity in housing and community development.
• At least one year of experience in supportive housing development or relevant real estate activities.
• Some knowledge of project/construction management, design or engineering.
• Some knowledge of permitting and zoning.
• Some knowledge of supportive housing financing programs, preferably in Massachusetts.
• Goal-oriented, hands-on, can prioritize and drive multiple tasks to completion while coordinating development team members.
• Strong listener, communicate well, build relationships with staff, partners, consultants, funders and community members.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to think creatively to solve problems.
• Strong mathematical ability to understand financial statements and reports.
• Excellent computing skills and ability to learn new technologies.
• Must pass a background check and have a valid driver’s license.
• Lived experience relevant to NHS’s service communities.
• Position requires in-person presence in Southern Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and collaborate with partners on scoping for supportive housing projects.
• Help create and manage project proformas, budgets and schedules.
• Monitor projects from predevelopment to completion with construction and project teams.
• Assist in monitoring predevelopment contractors and attend meetings on-site or virtually.
• Coordinate community engagement to gather feedback and gain local support.
• Collaborate with Resident/Community Engagement, Case Management and residents during construction or renovation.
• Assist in preparing applications for project financing and occupancy planning.
• Ensure timely completion within budget and travel to multi-Gateway cities as needed.
• Support the Real Estate Development Team and partner organizations in creating more units.

Skills

Strong English communication

Computing skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Listening & communication

Entrepreneurial spirit

Mathematical ability

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

CRM

AI tools

Job description

MISSION
Health and well-being start with having a safe and affordable home in a stable and opportunity-rich community. We promote these conditions by developing housing, by providing housing resources and education in collaboration with our partners in the public and private sectors.

SUMMARY
NeighborWorks Housing Solutions seeks a creative and motivated Assistant Real Estate Project Manager to oversee several LIHTC housing projects in various stages of planning and development, by managing all aspects of construction, acquisition, or renovation projects ensuring successful and timely project completion. The successful candidate will receive support to learn aspects of the work that are new to them, have plenty of growth opportunities and should expect to assume increasing levels of responsibility and project leadership.

NHS has an active pipeline of transformative real estate development projects, including both new supportive housing and affordable production and the recapitalization of existing residential developments. NHS prides itself on its learning and growth culture. There are opportunities for the Assistant Real Estate Project Manager to take on increasing responsibility. The organization strongly supports professional development. NHS embraces non-traditional candidates from underrepresented backgrounds with the drive to excel and the humility to learn.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and work with partners on scoping for supportive housing projects
• Help create and manage project proformas budgets and schedules
• Work with Construction and Project management teams to monitor projects from predevelopment to completion
• Assist in monitoring predevelopment contractors and attend project meetings virtually and onsite
• Assist various development team members
• Coordinate community engagement efforts related to gathering feedback and gaining local support for supportive housing and homeless projects
• Collaborate with the Resident and Community Engagement, Case Management teams and residents of projects before and during construction or renovation
• Prepare or assist with preparation of applications for project financing
• Help ensure timely completion of projects within budget
• Willingness to travel to multi-Gateway cities in Southern Massachusetts to meet with partners, scope out projects, visit jobsites and attend on site in person meetings
• Assist our Real Estate Development Team and Partner Organizations in the creation of more Supportive Housing Units for families and individuals currently living in shelters.
• Assist Owner’s Construction Representative, Project Manager and other project team leaders in all phases of project creation and completion.
• Assist in the preparation for occupancy by coordinating the work of case management, property management, community engagement and relocation professionals.
• Be present in person in offices and projects sites in Southern Mass

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that re required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements & Skills:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to NHS’ mission, an understanding of racial equity and its importance in supportive housing and community development
• At least one year of experience in supportive housing development or relevant real estate activities
• Some knowledge of project/construction management, design or engineering
• Some knowledge of permitting and zoning
• Some knowledge of supportive housing financing programs, preferably in Massachusetts
• Goal-oriented, hands‑on, can prioritize and drive multiple tasks to completion, while coordinating the activities of development team members, including construction personnel and partners
• Ability to be a strong listener, communicate well, receive and offer constructive feedback and build working relationships with other staff members, partners, consultants, funders and community members
• An entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to think creatively and to solve problems in advance of problems
• Strong mathematic ability, the ability to understand financial statements and reports
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong English language proficiency including written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computing skills, including use of spreadsheets, word processing software, AI, CRM’s and the ability to learn new technologies
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check
• A valid driver’s license
• Lived experience relevant to the low‑to‑moderate income communities of color that NHS serves
• This is not a remote position and the successful applicant will be required to be in person to fulfill job duties

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds. Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Work may sometimes be performed in an office environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

NeighborWorks Housing Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. At NeighborWorks Housing Solutions we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.