Project Manager, Real Estate (Hybrid)

Volunteers of America Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America Greater New York is seeking a Project Manager to join their Real Estate Department. This role focuses on managing the real estate development pipeline, from financing to construction. The ideal candidate needs experience in affordable housing finance and strong project management skills.

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, and more. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of direct, full-time experience in affordable, supportive housing development.
• Experience with affordable and supportive housing finance landscape.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned development projects across all phases.
• Support the development of project budgets and funding applications.
• Coordinate due diligence materials for financing closings.
• Support design and consult with architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Support regulatory approvals for assigned projects.
• Develop responses for new project opportunities.
• Engage with external partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Affordable housing finance

Project management

Financial modeling in Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in urban planning, public policy, real estate, or related field

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you're passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Position: Project Manager, Real Estate (Hybrid)

VOA-GNY is seeking a Project Manager to join our Real Estate Department (RED). Reporting to the Director of Real Estate Development, the Project Manager will support the day-to-day management of the real estate development pipeline from pre-development and financing through construction, lease-up, and conversion to stabilized operations.

The ideal candidate brings solid grounding in affordable housing finance and will work closely with the Director of Real Estate Development and other senior staff to ensure new developments are beautiful, innovative, high quality, and aligned with the health and human services VOA-GNY provides to its clients.

Within VOA-GNY, the Real Estate Department is responsible for leading all development, property management, and asset management functions for the organization. VOA-GNY serves thousands across 67 sites, including 1,373 shelter beds, 2,326 permanent housing units, and 330 scattered-site apartments. With more than 1,700 units of affordable and supportive housing in the pipeline, RED is seeking to rapidly grow the organization's housing portfolio to serve more households in need.

Location: New York, NY 10020

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of direct, full-time experience in affordable, supportive housing development and/or preservation in New York City. A Master's degree in urban planning, public policy, real estate, or a related field is preferred.
• The candidate must have some experience with the affordable and supportive housing finance landscape. Knowledge of supportive housing service funding (e.g., ESSHI, 15/15) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely for internal and external audiences.
• Excellent project management, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential.

Project Manager, Real Estate Principal Responsibilities

1. Project Management: Manage assigned development projects across all phases - site control, due diligence, pre-development, design, financing, construction oversight, lease-up, and conversion - in coordination with the Director of Real Estate Development and subject-matter experts within RED and consulting partners.
2. Financial Underwriting: Support the development of project budgets, including sources and uses and pro forma operating models. Prepare and submit funding applications to City, State, and federal programs with the support and guidance of the Director of Real Estate Development.
3. Closing Support: Coordinate due diligence materials and logistics for construction and permanent financing closings with lenders, equity investors, and government agencies.
4. Design & Consultant Coordination: Support the design process, coordinating with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure timely, cost-effective, and program-compliant outcomes.
5. Regulatory Approvals: Support regulatory, land use, and governmental approval processes for assigned projects, escalating issues to the Director of Real Estate Development as needed.
6. Business Development: Develop responses to potential partners and government agencies for new project opportunities, as well as competitive Requests for Proposals.
7. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with external partners - government agencies, elected officials, community boards, lenders, and service providers - under the direction of the Director of Real Estate Development.
8. Perform other related duties as requested.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.