Hybrid Real Estate PM – Affordable Housing Development

Valley Community Development; Northampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days: 15

Personal days: 2

Sick days: 15

Holidays: 13

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flex spending account

401(k) retirement plan with 5% match

Free parking

Job summary

Valley Community Development is seeking a Real Estate Project Manager to support the Director of Real Estate Development and manage an active pipeline of affordable housing projects from concept through completion, primarily in Northampton and adjacent communities.

The role requires 5+ years in affordable real estate development, strong financial and analytical acumen, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in affordable real estate development or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts real estate development, LIHTC financing, construction oversight, land use zoning and planning, and project management.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including budgeting and financial modeling.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with financially complex development projects preferred.
• Exceptionally strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to affordable housing, community development, and sustainable building practices.
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of affordable real estate development from pre-development to lease up
• Conduct site feasibility
• Acquisition negotiation and financing
• Select and manage third-party contractors
• Provide design oversight
• Write applications and secure funding from local, state, and federal sources
• Facilitate community engagement with neighbors
• Develop pro-formas, cash flows, and operating budget
• Manage development during construction, including schedules, requisitions, change orders, and lender relationships
• Complete project close out to lenders
• Build relationships with community partners, lenders, funders, and public agencies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Multi-project management

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, real estate, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valley Community Development is seeking a Real Estate Project Manager to support the Director of Real Estate Development and manage an active pipeline of affordable housing projects from concept through completion, primarily in Northampton and adjacent communities.

The role requires 5+ years in affordable real estate development, strong financial and analytical acumen, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.