Project Manager, Real Estate (Hybrid)

Volunteers of American Greater New York•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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.
Some experience with the affordable and supportive housing finance landscape.
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.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in urban planning, public policy, real estate, or a related field is preferred.
Knowledge of supportive housing service funding (e.g., ESSHI, 15/15) is a plus.

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.
Coordinate due diligence materials and logistics for construction and permanent financing closings with lenders, equity investors, and government agencies.
Support the design process, coordinating with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure timely, cost-effective, and program-compliant outcomes.
Support regulatory, land use, and governmental approval processes for assigned projects, escalating issues to the Director of Real Estate Development as needed.
Develop responses to potential partners and government agencies for new project opportunities, as well as competitive Requests for Proposals.
Engage with external partners — government agencies, elected officials, community boards, lenders, and service providers — under the direction of the Director of Real Estate Development
Perform other related duties as requested.