Project Manager for Inclusionary Housing Programs, Universal Affordability Program (UAP)

As Project Manager for Inclusionary Housing Programs, Universal Affordability Program (UAP), you will help address the city's affordable housing crisis by implementing the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, much of which will be in mixed-income developments promoting economic integration and access to neighborhoods with job opportunities and transit. Your role will be to manage a portfolio of affordable housing projects from pre-development through completion of construction, under the direction of the unit's Director and Senior Project Managers.

What You Will Do

Your primary role as Project Manager is to facilitate the development of affordable housing that is financially feasible and compliant with the New York City Zoning Resolution. You will interact with a variety of public and private partners on complex multi-family real estate transactions in the UAP, Voluntary IH, Mandatory IH, and Cure programs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple tasks concurrently, and to develop your skills in project management, real estate underwriting, and community-based planning.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above
• At least one year of experience as described in '1' above
• Creative problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail
• Experience in the practical application of real estate underwriting concepts and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge and/or practical experience in several of the following areas: zoning and land-use planning requirements, City, State and Federal regulations and policies related to affordable housing production strategies, City, State and Federal housing regulations and legislation that may bear on housing policy and program initiatives, community-based planning and neighborhood development
• Excellent judgement and decision-making skills
• The desire to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple tasks concurrently
• Willingness to learn on the job, exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, OneNote, Visio)
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working for or with government agencies and programs related to affordable housing
• Candidates with a Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, and at least three years of full-time work experience, preferably in development and/or real estate finance, are strongly preferred

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, etc.)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Visa/relocation assistance
• Remote flexibility
• Stipends
• Bonus/commission
• Equity