Housing Project Manager

Connected Communities; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Paid holidays

Retirement Plan and Matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Connected Communities is seeking a Housing Project Manager to oversee the housing and real estate portfolio within Connected Communities Special Projects, LLC. The role drives affordable housing initiatives, coordinates with partners, and ensures regulatory compliance to advance neighborhood revitalization.

The position requires 5–7 years in affordable housing or related project management, a Bachelor's degree, and strong budgeting, communication, and data skills.

Qualifications

• Life Experience: Success in understanding and/or overcoming challenges of poverty required. Individuals with strong connections to the City of Rochester are preferred.
• Related Work Experience: 5-7 years of experience in affordable housing development, property/asset management, or related project management required.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business, Real Estate, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of affordable housing financing, compliance, and reporting (LIHTC, HUD, state/local programs preferred).
• Strong project management and budgeting skills.
• Ability to track and report housing outcomes for funders and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and other data management/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the feasibility of housing development opportunities and provide recommendations aligned with organizational goals.
• Assist in preparing development budgets, funding applications, and financing documents in partnership with internal and external teams.
• Support predevelopment, construction, and stabilization phases of affordable housing projects.
• Coordinate with development partners and funders to ensure projects meet compliance and reporting standards.
• Visit properties regularly to monitor building systems, housekeeping, and overall property conditions.
• Work with third-party property management companies to ensure efficiency, tenant satisfaction, and strong property performance.
• Identify and recommend improvements to strengthen curb appeal, affordability, and sustainability.
• Coordinate with the Neighborhood Hub Director and program staff to connect residents with housing resources and supportive services.
• Assess housing needs of EMMA and Beechwood residents and help align resources to address gaps.
• Prepare and present reports for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Housing Committee, and funders.
• Represent Connected Communities at community meetings, public hearings, and with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with residents, partners, and coalitions to strengthen housing opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Asana

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid Family Leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Plan and Matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Organization Description

Connected Communities, Inc. is the community quarterback for the EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods, convening residents and partners around a shared vision for transformation. Guided by the neighborhood’s Comprehensive Plan and the Purpose Built Communities model, we coordinate resources and lead change across four pillars: Mixed-Income Housing, Cradle-to-Career Education, Community Health & Wellness, and Economic Empowerment.

To learn more, visit: www.connectedcommunitiesroc.org

General Description

The Housing Project Manager will oversee and coordinate the housing and real estate portfolio of Connected Communities Special Projects, LLC, a subsidiary of Connected Communities. This role is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing affordable housing initiatives, supporting housing-related programs (such as the Landlord Fund and Emergency Housing Fund), and working closely with external property managers, developers, and community partners. The Housing Project Manager ensures that housing projects advance Connected Communities' mission of neighborhood revitalization, preserve long-term affordability, comply with funder requirements, and maintain high standards of quality and resident engagement. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Core Responsibilities

Housing Development & Project Management

• Evaluate the feasibility of housing development opportunities and provide recommendations aligned with organizational goals.
• Assist in preparing development budgets, funding applications, and financing documents in partnership with internal and external teams.
• Support predevelopment, construction, and stabilization phases of affordable housing projects.
• Coordinate with development partners and funders to ensure projects meet compliance and reporting standards.

Property & Asset Oversight

• Visit properties regularly to monitor building systems, housekeeping, and overall property conditions.
• Work with third-party property management companies to ensure efficiency, tenant satisfaction, and strong property performance.
• Identify and recommend improvements to strengthen curb appeal, affordability, and sustainability.

Resident Engagement & Services

• Coordinate with the Neighborhood Hub Director and program staff to connect residents with housing resources and supportive services.
• Assess housing needs of EMMA and Beechwood residents and help align resources to address gaps.

Reporting & Community Engagement

• Prepare and present reports for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Housing Committee, and funders.
• Represent Connected Communities at community meetings, public hearings, and with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with residents, partners, and coalitions to strengthen housing opportunities.

Among the assets being sought are the following:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with community groups, government partners, lenders, and residents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools (e.g., Asana).
• Demonstrated cultural competency and an equity-focused approach to housing and community development.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Willingness to attend evening and weekend meetings as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Life Experience: Success in understanding and/or overcoming challenges of poverty required. Individuals with strong connections to the City of Rochester are preferred.
• Related Work Experience: 5-7 years of experience in affordable housing development, property/asset management, or related project management required.

Education/Technical Competencies

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business, Real
• Estate, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of affordable housing financing, compliance, and reporting (LIHTC, HUD, state/local programs preferred).
• Strong project management and budgeting skills.
• Ability to track and report housing outcomes for funders and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and other data management/reporting tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $50,000 - $58,000, commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid family leave.
• Flexible and positive work culture.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.