Project Manager, Real Estate (Hybrid)

Position

Project Manager, Real Estate (Hybrid)

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Closing Support: Coordinate due diligence materials and logistics for construction and permanent financing closings with lenders, equity investors, and government agencies.
• Design & Consultant Coordination: Support the design process, coordinating with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure timely, cost-effective, and program-compliant outcomes.
• Regulatory Approvals: Support regulatory, land use, and governmental approval processes for assigned projects, escalating issues to the Director of Real Estate Development as needed.
• Business Development: Develop responses to potential partners and government agencies for new project opportunities, as well as competitive Requests for Proposals.
• 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

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in urban planning, public policy, real estate, or a related field.
• Experience: Some experience with the affordable and supportive housing finance landscape.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, strong written and oral communication skills, excellent project management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Benefits

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.

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