Project Manager, Affordable Housing Development

Devine & Co.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Devine & Co. in New York seeks a Project Manager to lead affordable, supportive, and transitional housing projects across New York, with a focus on New York City.

You will work with nonprofit partners, public agencies, lenders, investors, consultants, and firm leadership to move projects from concept through closing and beyond. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, entrepreneurial, and motivated by the opportunity to create housing for people who need it most.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in affordable housing, real estate development, underwriting, project management, community development lending, or a related field.
• Knowledge of affordable housing finance and development in New York City.
• Familiarity with LIHTC, Section 8, HUD, HPD, HCR, and related financing programs.
• Strong financial analysis and Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management abilities.
• Demonstrated interest in addressing housing affordability and homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Lead affordable, supportive, and transitional housing projects from early underwriting through closing, construction, and conversion.
• Coordinate nonprofit partners, public agencies, lenders, investors, and consultants.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, financing processes, and due diligence.
• Evaluate development opportunities and support transaction structuring.
• Support construction-period budget tracking and project execution.
• Maintain project tracking systems and workflow management tools.
• Support leadership in implementing processes and improving organizational efficiency.
• Assist with pipeline management, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Help build the systems and infrastructure needed to support a growing company.

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Communication

Relationship management

NYC housing knowledge

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days/week in Midtown Manhattan)

Reports to: VP of Development Operations

The Opportunity

Devine & Co. builds affordable, supportive, and transitional housing for vulnerable New Yorkers. Founded in 2025, the firm works with leading non-profits, government agencies, and purpose-driven organizations to delivery fully integrated service-based housing solutions that work.

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead affordable, supportive, and transitional housing projects throughout New York, with a focus on New York City. This role - which will contribute to Devine & Co.'s development projects and consulting business - combines project management, underwriting, deal execution, and partner coordination. You will work closely with nonprofit partners, public agencies, lenders, investors, consultants, and firm leadership to move projects from concept through closing and beyond.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, entrepreneurial, and motivated by the opportunity to create housing for people who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Transaction Management

• Lead affordable, supportive, and transitional housing projects from early underwriting through closing, construction, and conversion.
• Coordinate nonprofit partners, public agencies, lenders, investors, and consultants.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, financing processes, and due diligence.
• Evaluate development opportunities and support transaction structuring.
• Support construction-period budget tracking and project execution.

Firm Operations & Growth

• Maintain project tracking systems and workflow management tools.
• Support leadership in implementing processes and improving organizational efficiency.
• Assist with pipeline management, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Help build the systems and infrastructure needed to support a growing company.

Qualifications

We are less concerned with checking every box than finding someone who is excited about our mission and capable of growing with the firm.

Strong candidates will have:

• 3–5+ years of experience in affordable housing, real estate development, underwriting, project management, community development lending, or a related field.
• Knowledge of affordable housing finance and development in New York City.
• Familiarity with LIHTC, Section 8, HUD, HPD, HCR, and related financing programs.
• Strong financial analysis and Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management abilities.
• Demonstrated interest in addressing housing affordability and homelessness.

Compensation

Salary of $90,000–$120,000 based on experience, plus discretionary bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401K.