Project Manager-Real Estate

Socket.dev; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible work hours

Professional development

Paid time-off

Job summary

North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC) is seeking a Project Manager to lead real estate development initiatives with support from a dedicated team. The role reports to the Director of Real Estate and emphasizes strong analytic, organizational, and independent work abilities.

The position is full-time with a salary of $80,000, with responsibilities spanning project planning, budgeting, and community engagement to ensure projects meet NSCDC’s mission and guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in real estate development, project management, or a related field, with a focus on affordable housing preferred.
• Strong analytic skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with federal LIHTC and other financing sources is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of real estate development projects aligned with NSCDC mission.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and consultants throughout development.
• Manage project budgets, financing applications, and cost estimates with external partners.
• Prepare regular progress reports for internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong analytic skills

Strong communication skills

Prioritization & task management

Quantitative budgeting skills

LIHTC + affordable housing financing

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

GIS

Adobe Design

Smartsheet

Job description

WHY WORK AT NORTH SHORE CDC?

North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC) is a regional, nonprofit organization committed to investing in neighborhoods to create thriving communities. We envision a North Shore where every neighborhood is one of choice and opportunity. Our neighborhood revitalization model focuses on projects that have lasting benefits for entire neighborhoods with need-based programs that build future city leaders and self-sufficient residents. Our diverse staff are passionate and committed to helping our communities thrive and grow. We offer extremely competitive benefits including funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, generous paid time-off, flexible work hours and more.

Position Summary

Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned real estate development projects with support from other team members. The Real Estate Project Manager will report to the Director of Real Estate. The Project Manager shares North Shore CDC’s vision for neighborhoods of choice and opportunity. The Project Manager manages multiple priorities and assignments in a fast-paced environment. They have strong analytic and organizational skills, initiative, and persistence, and work well independently and as part of a team.

This position is fulltime, with a salary of $80,000

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of real estate development projects, ensuring alignment with North Shore CDC’s mission and objectives.

• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.

• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and consultants throughout the development process.

Financial Oversight:

• Work with consultants or other staff to manage project budgets, including securing financing from public and private sources.

• Conduct financial analyses, including cost estimates, funding applications, and feasibility studies.

• Monitor project expenses and cash flow, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.

Community Engagement:

• Engage with community members, local stakeholders, and government officials to gather input and build support for development projects.

• Advocate for community needs and priorities in project planning and implementation.

• Organize community meetings and outreach efforts to keep residents informed and involved.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including zoning, permitting, and environmental guidelines.

• Prepare and submit necessary documentation for project approvals and funding applications.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Use of project management platforms like Smartsheet

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, reports, and correspondence.

• Prepare regular progress reports for internal teams and external stakeholders, highlighting key milestones and challenges.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in real estate development, project management, or a related field, with a focus on affordable housing preferred.

• Strong analytic skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize and update ongoing tasks.

• Quantitative skills, and interest in working with numbers and budgets; experience with federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other financing sources of affordable housing is strongly preferred.

• Computing skills, including experience with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with GIS and Adobe Design desirable.

• Ability to organize work, work independently, problem-solve, and be persistent is essential.

• Demonstrated ability to manage productive relationships with development team members, public officials, funders and lenders, other staff, and the community.

• Bilingual/bicultural highly desirable; prior personal or professional experience in the agency's geographic area is a valuable asset.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional night

• Strong knowledge of real estate finance, development processes, and local housing policies.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

NSCDC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals

of all backgrounds.

Opportunity Communities (OppCo) provides human resources for TND. OppCo and its members, North Shore CDC, Nuestra Comunidad and TND are equal opportunity organizations. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This is a program of North Shore Community Development Coalition and North Shore Housing Action Group (NSHAG) with grant funding provided by Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development

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