Development Project Manager

Michael Page; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Development Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager to support affordable housing development projects in the Boston area, working closely with senior development leadership.

You will manage entitlements, financing applications, and stakeholder coordination with municipal and state agencies, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance.

This role requires strong project management, risk mitigation, and collaboration with consultants, lenders, attorneys, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in affordable housing development.
• Direct experience in Massachusetts, with Boston market knowledge.
• Understanding of affordable housing programs, funding structures and financing.
• Experience with city, state and governmental agencies in development.
• Knowledge of entitlement, permitting, approvals and public funding.

Responsibilities

• Manage affordable housing development projects from pre-development through execution.
• Coordinate with municipal, state and regulatory agencies during entitlement and approvals.
• Support financing applications, funding requirements and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, lenders, attorneys and community stakeholders.
• Track budgets, schedules, milestones and project deliverables.
• Facilitate meetings with government agencies, community groups and project partners.
• Identify risks and develop solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Assist with presentations, reports and project documentation.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Budget tracking

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a Development Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager to support and drive affordable housing development projects throughout the Boston area. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior development leadership while managing complex entitlement, financing, approval, and stakeholder coordination activities.

Our client is a well-established real estate development organization with a long history of creating affordable housing and community-focused projects throughout the Greater Boston region. The company operates across multiple real estate disciplines and is committed to building sustainable communities while investing in local economic growth.

Description

The Development Project Manager is responsible for:

• Manage affordable housing development projects from pre-development through execution.
• Coordinate with municipal, state, and regulatory agencies throughout entitlement and approval processes.
• Support and manage affordable housing financing applications, funding requirements, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, attorneys, lenders, architects, and community stakeholders.
• Track development budgets, schedules, milestones, and project deliverables.
• Facilitate meetings with government agencies, community groups, and project partners.
• Identify project risks and proactively develop solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, and project documentation.
• Support multiple development projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule expectations.
• Work directly with senior development leadership on strategic development initiatives and project execution.

Profile

A successful Development Project Manager should have:

• Minimum of 5 years of affordable housing development experience.
• Direct affordable housing development experience in Massachusetts, with strong knowledge of the Boston market.
• Understanding of affordable housing programs, funding structures, and financing mechanisms.
• Experience working with city, state, and governmental agencies involved in affordable housing development.
• Knowledge of entitlement, permitting, approval, and public funding processes.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Job Offer

Whats on offer for the Development Project Manager

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000 annually.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.