Project Manager, HomeFirst Program
About The Position
The Project Manager supports the HomeFirst Program within the Division of Homeownership Opportunities and Preservation at New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development. HomeFirst provides qualified first-time homebuyers with up to $100,000 toward the down payment or closing costs for a one- to four-family home, condominium, or cooperative in New York City. The role manages program applications, liaises with program servicer partner agencies, and collaborates with HPD departments to support program operations. The Project Manager must understand local and federal funding regulations and performs specialized administrative functions under the supervision of the HomeFirst Program Director and Deputy Director.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time, satisfactory professional experience in urban planning, analysis, coordination, and/or development of housing projects or programs.
- At least a bachelor’s degree and one year of the specified experience are required even when graduate study is substituted for experience.
- Graduate study in urban studies, city planning, real estate development, public administration, public policy, finance, community organization, architecture, or urban design may substitute for up to one year of the required experience, at 30 credits per year.
- Strong organization and communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- For the separately listed Community Coordinator qualification: a bachelor’s degree and two years of related community-work or community-centered activities experience; or high school graduation/equivalent and six years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience. All candidates must have at least one year of the specified experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills.
- Strong facility with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other presentation software.
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects in a timely manner, and work as a team player.
- Experience working with homeownership programs and/or program implementation.
- Knowledge of affordable and/or CRA mortgage lending programs.
Responsibilities
- Process loan application packages by reviewing mortgage and supporting documents for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Conduct due diligence to verify household income eligibility, HomeFirst housing inspection reports, and loan amounts, and assess primary mortgage underwriting for compliance with the HomeFirst Term Sheet and program guidelines.
- Liaise with loan servicers, lenders, and counseling partners to obtain missing or updated application documents and maintain package integrity, quality control, and compliance.
- Submit completed and pre-approved application packages to the Program Director, Deputy Director, or designee for final approval.
- Organize, file, maintain, and track homebuyer files during pre- and post-closing phases in the HomeFirst Client Management System, including assisting with file transfers and archiving.
- Enter homebuyer project data in HUD Disbursement, HPD Works, and other internal tracking systems, and generate ad hoc reports as assigned.
- Prepare and route program end-loan and enforcement documents to the Program Director, Legal, and Executive Office for sign-off.
- Coordinate with loan servicers and bank attorneys to ensure executed enforcement documents are delivered to project closing, recorded, and returned to HPD after closing.
- Monitor and follow up with appropriate parties to ensure document filings and recordings are made with the City Register.
- Draft homebuyer project briefings and memos, conduct property research and homebuyer file compliance audits, respond to loan-servicing-related requests, and attend meetings.
- Conduct other administrative duties and special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
