Executive Project Manager II – (Glendower Group/ECC)

Nonprofit HR • New Haven, CT

29d • $87,000 - $114,000

About The Position

The Glendower Group, an innovative 501(c)(3) real estate development arm of Elm City Communities is a mission-driven organization at the forefront of affordable housing development in Connecticut. For more than two decades, Glendower has been redefining what high-quality, community-centered housing can look like by delivering integrated, sustainable, and financially sound development solutions that strengthen neighborhoods and expand opportunity. We are seeking an Executive Project Manager II, a strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented professional who thrives in complex environments and is energized by work that directly improves lives. If you excel at navigating multifaceted development projects, building trusted partnerships, and turning ambitious ideas into tangible outcomes, this is a chance to do meaningful, visible, and lasting work in affordable housing. As the Executive Project Manager II, you will be the trusted right hand to Glendower’s executive leadership, helping to shape major development initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and create the conditions for projects to move seamlessly from concept to completion. You will manage some of Glendower’s most critical real estate development efforts, guiding cross-functional teams, tracking milestones, ensuring compliance, and anticipating both challenges and opportunities. This is a role for someone who is energized by being at the center of activity, connecting people, systems, budgets, partnerships, and timelines to drive forward mission-aligned results. You will also help expand Glendower’s footprint by identifying new development opportunities and cultivating relationships both within and beyond Connecticut. In this role, your leadership will directly support the growth, sustainability, and long-term impact of Glendower’s real estate portfolio. This is a position for someone who enjoys autonomy, accountability, and the opportunity to lead meaningful, high-impact work.

Requirements

• A degree from an accredited college or university related to real estate, planning, finance, public administration, or another relevant field.
• At least five years of experience leading complex public housing or multi-family development projects (a Master’s degree may substitute for one year).
• Direct experience managing multi-million-dollar real estate transactions.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to navigate high-level issues with executive stakeholders.
• Comfort managing multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build underwriting models and support full development cycles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A valid Connecticut driver’s license.
• think strategically, act decisively, and lead collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and department directors, helping to translate vision into action through collaborative project delivery.
• Lead assigned projects with clear work plans, measurable goals, and disciplined execution.
• Support the Executive Vice President on capital initiatives, long-range planning, and the design and rollout of major development efforts.
• Oversee complex real estate development projects from concept through construction completion and conversion.
• Create, monitor, and manage integrated project plans, including cost estimates, schedules, resource needs, and compliance requirements.
• Track day-to-day progress to ensure goals are met, budgets are honored, risks are mitigated, and outcomes are delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Prepare applications for competitive funding and ensure alignment with HUD, CHFA, DOH, DECD, IRS Section 42, and other regulatory requirements.
• Review developer financials, underwriting analyses, capital needs assessments, and documentation needed for major financing opportunities.
• Advise leadership on regulatory changes, compliance expectations, and impacts on current or future projects.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and potential development strategies within and outside Connecticut.
• Research funding pathways and creative capital structures for both new and ongoing projects.
• Build underwriting models, recapitalization analyses, and financial plans supporting sustainable development.
• Maintain organized project files, databases, and reference materials.
• Develop and edit high-quality reports, correspondence, presentations, and board materials.
• Communicate with tact, clarity, and professionalism while managing confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• generous, comprehensive benefits
• professional development opportunities
• a workplace culture grounded in community impact, continuous learning, and shared success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees