Project Manager for the Division of Housing Incentives, Inclusionary Housing & Universal Affordability Program
About The Position
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City. As the nation’s largest municipal housing agency, HPD is responsible for building and preserving affordable housing, protecting tenants from harassment and displacement, and holding landlords accountable across the five boroughs. Under Commissioner Dina Levy and the Mamdani Administration, HPD is pursuing an ambitious housing agenda focused on the needs of New York’s tenants. With a broad set of tools including standards enforcement, tenant resources, and the creation of new affordable housing, HPD is committed to making New York City a more affordable place for renters and homeowners alike. The Office of Development leads the implementation of the Mayor’s Housing Plan to create or preserve 300,000 units of affordable housing by 2026. This is performed in close collaboration with HPD colleagues, other City and state agencies, and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC). 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.
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; or
- 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; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Nice To Haves
- 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: knowledge of 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; experience with 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
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze Inclusionary Housing applications from developers, which includes, but is not limited to, the following: UAP, Voluntary IH, Mandatory IH, CURE and other programs
- Financial feasibility analysis and comprehensive underwriting review
- Zoning analysis: ensure projects are in compliance with all applicable sections of the Zoning Resolution
- Perform due diligence in accordance with HPD’s Integrity Review policies and procedures
- Evaluate housing proposals submitted by private developers and recommend modifications or approval
- Prepare and maintain written correspondence, documents, reports and files for assigned projects in a clear, organized manner. Input updates into electronic databases in a timely and accurate manner
- Manage, monitor and track all aspects of projects and report progress or challenges to senior staff in a timely manner
- Resolve policy, implementation, tracking, and project approval issues related to HPD interdepartmental pre-development planning
- Serve as Program’s liaison to developers, other government agencies, banks, architects, attorneys, Community Boards, and local organizations to assist in the resolution of various housing problems
- Coordinate working group/closing calls with internal and external development teams
- Assist applicants in obtaining certificates of completion; (re)issue negotiable certificates of floor area compensation
- Clearly communicate program policies and timelines to applicants
- May train more junior Project Managers
- Perform special research projects and data and/or policy analysis, as necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
