Senior Project Manager, Federally Assisted Portfolio Preservation Programs

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods. The Office of Development (OOD) leads the agency’s effort to create and preserve housing in collaboration with other HPD offices as well as other city, state and federal agencies. The Division of Preservation Finance administers multiple financing programs to improve financial and physical conditions and preserve or create affordability within privately-owned multi-family and single-family buildings. The division oversees programs utilizing low-cost loans and property tax benefits among other public incentives. The Division of Preservation Finance seeks a Senior Project Manager for our Federally Assisted Portfolio Preservation Programs. The Federally Assisted Programs include Preservation Finance’s HUD Multifamily and Low Income Housing Tax Credit Preservation (Year 15) Programs. These two programs focus on portfolios of projects that have previously received federal assistance via LIHTC (4% and 9%s) and/or where a majority of the units are covered by a form of project-based rental assistance in the five boroughs.

Requirements

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
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.
Strong proficiency with Excel and Word is required.

Nice To Haves

Strong financial analysis skills including financial modeling in Excel and financial statement analysis, be detailed-oriented, self-motivated, be able to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
A strong financial background (including underwriting experience).
Knowledge of housing development/lending and knowledge of HPD development programs specifically.
Familiarity with HUD programs, including but not limited to FHA financing programs and HAP contract administration.
Demonstrated analytical skills, and ability to work effectively with others to obtain results promptly.
Candidates with a background in Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance, Business Administration or related fields are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing general project management duties for a range of capitally funded preservation transactions, as needed, including acquisitions, construction loan closings, troubleshooting projects in construction, facilitating project closings, project completion and loan conversions, and preparing recommendations for work-outs.
Reviewing and analyzing mortgage notes, regulatory agreements and other related documents requiring understanding and applying of complex regulations.
Advanced financial modeling with an emphasis on affordability analysis, real estate tax benefit analysis, and cash flow projections including creating pro formas in Excel.
Reviewing legal documents and coordinating loan closings with other HPD divisions and programs.
Ensuring timely completion of transactions.
Reviewing, analyzing, and commenting on underwriting and preservation proposals submitted by project sponsors and making recommendations to senior staff about feasibility, and facilitating approvals necessary for closings, including credit approval.
Producing detailed reports, memoranda, presentations, and written correspondence regarding projects, programs, new initiatives, or other special projects, as needed.
Engaging in programmatic policy discussions to provide recommendations to Executive Director/Director/Deputy Director.
Acting as a liaison with developers, financial institutions, community groups, and other governmental agencies to preserve affordable housing.
When directed by Executive Director, Director or Deputy Director, communicating with interagency partners and external parties to facilitate program goals and policies; representing the Director and Deputy Director in meetings with internal and external partners.
Assisting in onboarding and training other project managers and other Division staff and more junior Project Managers including providing direct mentorship on projects related to closing processes.