Executive Project Manager II

Elm City Communities; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading real estate development organization is seeking an Executive Project Manager II in Connecticut. This role involves managing complex real estate projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving strategic growth. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least five years of experience in public housing or multi-family development. This position also provides a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $87,000–$114,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading public housing or multi-family development projects.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar real estate transactions.
• Strong leadership presence with executives.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical real estate development efforts and track milestones.
• Prepare applications for competitive funding.
• Oversee complex projects from concept through completion.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Real estate development

Education

Degree in real estate, planning, finance, public administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Lead Transformational Projects. Shape Communities. Grow Your Impact.

The Glendower Group, an innovative 501(c)(3) real estate development arm of Elm City Communities is a mission-driven organization at the forefront of affordable housing development in Connecticut. For more than two decades, Glendower has been redefining what high-quality, community-centered housing can look like by delivering integrated, sustainable, and financially sound development solutions that strengthen neighborhoods and expand opportunity.

We are seeking an Executive Project Manager II, a strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented professional who thrives in complex environments and is energized by work that directly improves lives. If you excel at navigating multifaceted development projects, building trusted partnerships, and turning ambitious ideas into tangible outcomes, this is a chance to do meaningful, visible, and lasting work in affordable housing.

The Opportunity

As the Executive Project Manager II, you will be the trusted right hand to Glendower’s executive leadership, helping to shape major development initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and create the conditions for projects to move seamlessly from concept to completion.

You will manage some of Glendower’s most critical real estate development efforts, guiding cross-functional teams, tracking milestones, ensuring compliance, and anticipating both challenges and opportunities. This is a role for someone who is energized by being at the center of activity, connecting people, systems, budgets, partnerships, and timelines to drive forward mission-aligned results.

You will also help expand Glendower’s footprint by identifying new development opportunities and cultivating relationships both within and beyond Connecticut. In this role, your leadership will directly support the growth, sustainability, and long-term impact of Glendower’s real estate portfolio.

This is a position for someone who enjoys autonomy, accountability, and the opportunity to lead meaningful, high-impact work.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and department directors, helping to translate vision into action through collaborative project delivery.
• Lead assigned projects with clear work plans, measurable goals, and disciplined execution.
• Support the Executive Vice President on capital initiatives, long-range planning, and the design and rollout of major development efforts.
• Oversee complex real estate development projects from concept through construction completion and conversion.
• Create, monitor, and manage integrated project plans, including cost estimates, schedules, resource needs, and compliance requirements.
• Track day-to-day progress to ensure goals are met, budgets are honored, risks are mitigated, and outcomes are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Compliance & Funding

• Prepare applications for competitive funding and ensure alignment with HUD, CHFA, DOH, DECD, IRS Section 42, and other regulatory requirements.
• Review developer financials, underwriting analyses, capital needs assessments, and documentation needed for major financing opportunities.
• Advise leadership on regulatory changes, compliance expectations, and impacts on current or future projects.

Strategic Growth & Innovation

• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and potential development strategies within and outside Connecticut.
• Research funding pathways and creative capital structures for both new and ongoing projects.
• Build underwriting models, recapitalization analyses, and financial plans supporting sustainable development.

Operations & Communication

• Maintain organized project files, databases, and reference materials.
• Develop and edit high-quality reports, correspondence, presentations, and board materials.
• Communicate with tact, clarity, and professionalism while managing confidential information with discretion.

What You Bring

We welcome candidates who bring a mix of formal education, on-the-ground experience, and a genuine commitment to community-centered development. Successful candidates will have:

• A degree from an accredited college or university related to real estate, planning, finance, public administration, or another relevant field.
• At least five years of experience leading complex public housing or multi-family development projects (a Master’s degree may substitute for one year).
• Direct experience managing multi-million-dollar real estate transactions.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to navigate high-level issues with executive stakeholders.
• Comfort managing multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build underwriting models and support full development cycles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who can think strategically, act decisively, and lead collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Salary Range: $87,000–$114,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Generous, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a workplace culture grounded in community impact, continuous learning, and shared success.

Equity & Inclusion

Elm City Communities/Glendower Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse perspectives and lived experiences and encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities—to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.