Senior Project Manager, Real Estate & Development

Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester County has embraced a hybrid work style, combining both in-person and work-from-home. Specific requirements are aligned with each job function. Location for this position will vary and will include travel to any of the 5 boroughs and Westchester County.

About the role

This position reports to the Director of Real Estate Development and is responsible for managing all phases of development for affordable homeownership projects from inception through occupancy, including acquisition, construction, and disposition. The Senior Project Manager ensures all assigned projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Secure public and/or private financing for affordable housing development projects.
• Create and maintain project pro-forma and present internal and external reports.
• Prepare and level contractor and consultant bid packages.
• Oversee selection processes and contractual negotiations in coordination with Director of Real Estate Development/Director of Construction.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams comprised of attorneys, lenders, local and state agencies, architects, engineers, expediters, general contractors, and consultants.
• Conduct regular site meetings during construction, maintain meeting minutes, review and process payment requisitions, negotiate change orders as required.
• Guide projects through various city approval processes for land disposition, public funding, construction, tax exemption/abatement, and tax lot apportionment through agencies including HPD, DOB, DOF.
• Manage multiple projects, deliverables, milestones, schedules, and budgets simultaneously.
• Ensure project is being executed in accordance with contract documents.
• Drive the planned development process through schematic and design development phases and utilization of drawings for project feasibility.
• Coordinate all building plans and project documentation through entitlement and site/building construction approvals.
• Solve problems as they arise during construction to keep the jobs on schedule and budget.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
• Prepare pre-development budgets and schedules for proposed projects and track and update budgets and schedules from the initial phases through construction completion.
• Create financial models with well-researched explanations of financial assumptions for underwriting.
• Participate in development meetings through pre-development and development stages, including meetings with municipalities, community boards, design teams, and public hearings throughout the land development process.
• Prepare cash flow analysis and monitor monthly project schedules to determine if projects are on schedule and within the approved budget.
• Demonstrate leadership and communication skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflict.
• Play a key role in shaping internal processes, contributing to continuous improvement in project delivery standards and team workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in real estate, urban planning, architecture, construction management, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, project budgeting, and scheduling.
• Deep understanding of real estate finance, public and private funding sources, and city approval processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Accurate, detail-oriented, dependable, and punctual.
• Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft Excel, Project, and Word.
• Organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to build sites across NYC and Westchester County as required.

Schedule

This is a full-time position (Monday through Friday) from 9 AM – 5 PM, with evenings and/or weekends as required.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 to $95,000.