Project Manager, Closings and Conversions (AVP Level)

Women's Affordable Housing Network; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in affordable housing is seeking a Project Manager to oversee closings and conversions for various projects. This role requires a self-starter with a passion for mission-driven work in supportive housing. The ideal candidate will manage complex processes, liaise with multiple stakeholders, and ensure compliance with various subsidy programs. If you have a strong background in project management and a desire to make a difference in the community, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful housing solutions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in affordable housing or homeless services.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex closing processes for new construction and preservation projects.
• Coordinate due diligence processes with lenders and government agencies.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Urban Planning

Degree in Public Policy

Degree in Real Estate

Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager, Closings and Conversions (AVP Level)

Jan 6, 2025

Job Title: Project Manager, Closings and Conversions (AVP Level)

Reports to: Vice President and/or Principal

Location: Hoboken, NJ with hybrid options

Rockabill Consulting & Development is an affordable housing consulting and development company, primarily working with nonprofit organizations to preserve and build over 14,000 units of affordable & supportive housing since 2007.

Rockabill is expanding its consulting platform by seeking to hire a Project Manager, Closings and Conversions to work with us on a range of affordable and supportive housing projects for various nonprofit and developer clients. The right candidate must be a self-starter who is interested in overseeing project closings, requisitions, and conversions for affordable housing, supportive housing, and shelter projects financed with various State and City subsidy programs.

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support Vice President and/or Principal in managing complex closing processes for both new construction and preservation projects;
• Coordinate lender, syndicator, and government agency due diligence processes;
• Prepare settlement statements for closings, including invoice tracking, wiring documentation, and title agency coordination;
• Coordinate neighbor access agreements with property owners, counsel, and contractors;
• Oversee insurance procurement and coordination process for clients and partners for all projects in conjunction with clients’ insurance brokers and lenders’ consultants;
• Prepare and submit monthly requisitions and change orders during construction in coordination with client/partners, contractors, architects, owners’ representatives, and lenders;
• Liaise with client staff and third-party consultants and property managers to ensure compliance with project lease-up, subsidy certification, and Section 610 requirements in advance of loan conversion;
• Track and gather necessary deliverables for equity pay-in benchmarks, permanent financing conversion, fee releases, and 8609;
• Liaise with client staff and third-party consultants and expediters to ensure violations clearance in advance of project closing and/or completion as required;
• Liaise with client staff and service provider to ensure on-time commencement of social services contracts. Management may add to or modify duties depending on need of projects and in conversation with

Key Characteristics:

The successful applicant will have not only a demonstrable interest in, knowledge about, and passion for the mission-oriented field of supportive, transitional, and affordable housing in addition to the following:

• 2+ years of work in the affordable housing industry or homeless services
• Preference for Degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Real Estate, or Business
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple, complex projects at various stages and coordinate with multiple internal and external parties to meet approval and closing deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and representatives from the nonprofit, corporate, philanthropic and public sectors, and demonstrate flexibility and poise in dealing with a diverse range of individuals and organizations
• Capable of communicating effectively with a wide variety of partners, including but not limited to architects, attorneys, government officials, lenders, financing partners and vendors
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects, set priorities for a challenging workload, and be a positive, solution-oriented professional
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; strong critical thinking skills
• Must be comfortable using Microsoft Office software – specifically Power Point, Excel and Word at a high level of competence.

Employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Compensation is competitive and will be based on relevant experience. Base salary will be in the range of$75,000-$90,000 to start, plus annual bonus. Rockabill offers a standard benefits package, including medical/dental insurance and 401K.

Application:

Interested applicants should send 1) a cover letter and 2) a resume by email at [e-mail]. Cover letters should provide an applicant’s salary requirements and indicate in detail how he/she meets the specific qualifications of the job. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.