Housing Development Project Manager or Senior Project Manager

Aeon; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeon, a nonprofit leader in affordable housing, is seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead multi-family apartment development projects. This role involves coordinating all phases of development, from pre-development to construction, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to community service and diversity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years in multi-family affordable housing development.
• Strong understanding of affordable housing financing.
• Experience leading projects through all development phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external project teams for affordable housing.
• Coordinate housing development projects through all phases.
• Report effectively to the Director of Housing Development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Job description

Organization Background

Aeon is a nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of affordable communities in the Twin Cities. For nearly 40 years, we have been at the forefront of creating housing that goes beyond shelter. Our housing serves as a platform for resilience, opportunity, and lasting impact. With a portfolio of more than 5,000 apartment homes, Aeon provides stability for thousands of residents each year.

We focus on bold, forward-thinking solutions that address the need for affordable housing. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unyielding commitment to community, we help create opportunities for residents to build stronger, more sustainable futures. Join a mission-driven team that is shaping the future of affordable housing and making a lasting impact. Learn more at www.aeon.org.

Position Summary

The Project Manager or Senior Project Manager will lead internal and external project teams to produce quality, affordable multi-family apartment homes. Candidate will coordinate housing development projects through pre-development, financing, regulatory/community approvals, design, and construction. Position will report effectively and efficiently to the Director of Housing Development.

Skills & Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and motivational abilities, exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to successfully interact with a wide range of people. They should be a resourceful problem solver with attention to detail and a seeker of excellence who values results, hard work, community service, and teamwork. Above all, the candidate must have a strong belief in the mission of Aeon and in the people and neighborhoods it serves. It is critical that the candidate has the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Work Experience: A minimum of four years of successful, professional real estate development experience, in multi-family affordable housing development.


• Strong understanding of affordable housing financing.


• Project Leadership: Must have successfully led projects through all development phases, and have demonstrable competency in feasibility analysis, political strategy, architectural design and construction, and in the overall real estate development process. Must have proven ability to complete projects on time, within a set budget, and within quality standards.


• Acquisition: Must have successfully participated in real estate negotiations and acquisitions. Must exhibit an understanding of options for controlling real estate property, and have an in-depth knowledge of related legal contracts.


• Financing: Must illustrate an ability to craft housing development budgets and proforma. Must possess comprehensive knowledge of financial risk and liability mitigation, and show competency in multi-family real estate financing and analysis, including affordable housing finance.


• Financing Programs: Must have direct experience with various funding programs, such as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, state and local housing funding programs, federal funds, and project based rental subsidies.


• Personal Characteristics: Ability to engage in interpersonal communication that is culturally responsive, ensuring consideration for differing needs and expectations. Must have a commitment to learning and participating in Aeon's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.


• A commitment to equitable service to our community, valuing the diversity of everyone's culture, background, and voice is required.

Compensation, Hours & Location

This position has a range of pay of $85,000-$125,000, depending on experience and skillset and if offered a Project Manager of Senior Project Manager position. Aeon offers an impressive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, retirement plan, generous paid time off and an employee assistance program.

This full-time position offers mostly Monday-Friday, daytime hours. Typical work schedules are 8:30am-5pm, but there is some flexibility in these hours to accommodate the needs of the position and the staff person. Variations to this schedule may occur given the needs of the position.

This is a hybrid position and will office out of Aeon's Central Office in the North Loop of Minneapolis with regular on-site visits to current, future and potential Aeon properties throughout the Twin Cities. Most weeks this position will be in-person on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This position may office remotely from time-to-time. When working remotely, the candidate is required to travel to and from Aeon properties for urgent or unplanned matters and for regularly planned on-site visits, trainings, and meetings. As such, candidates must either currently reside in and around the Twin Cities metro area, or plan to relocate prior to a start date with Aeon.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit: https://aeonmn.applicantpro.com/jobs/3723911

Position is open until filled.

Aeon values a diverse work environment. People of color, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people from other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Aeon is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Employees and residents are encouraged to apply.