Senior Real Estate Project Manager

JPNDC Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation • Boston, MA

2d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

If you are ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, consider applying!
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance equity goals in the City of Boston through affordable housing development and other exciting real estate initiatives?
Do you bring skills in affordable housing development and are eager to grow your ability to have a greater impact by creating housing, incorporating equity into every aspect of the development and operation of affordable housing and exploring creative ways to leverage real estate development to help our residents and communities advance their goals?
Do you enjoy working in collaboration with partners while also having significant responsibility to manage a complex real estate project?
If yes, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) invites you to apply to be a Senior Real Estate Project Manager on our dynamic team.

Requirements

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make abstract concepts concrete
• Problem-solving approach and ability to modify plans as circumstances change
• Ability to provide clear direction to others and to follow direction
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to adapt communication style to different contexts (e.g. tenant meetings, community leaders, funders, regulatory agencies, etc.)
• Strong time management skills, adaptable with the ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines, and keen attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint skills are required for this position. Computer knowledge and proficiency, including but not limited to Microsoft Office products, Adobe/Acrobat, Procore, and Smartsheet.
• Highly entrepreneurial, proactive, self-motivated and results-oriented individual
• Self-starter who will take initiative to ensure a project moves forward as effectively as possible
• Commitment to JPNDC's mission and vision
• Minimum 5 years' experience in direct affordable housing development, must have budget and proforma mastery.
• Experience with permitting/zoning (Boston experience preferred)
• Proven track record of helping to lead affordable real estate development projects
• Thorough knowledge of real estate development process, including overall deal structuring, finance, design, and construction
• Familiarity with public, private and quasi-public financing programs, including Low Income Housing Tax Credit
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex real estate development concepts into formats that residents and community members will understand

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience in low-income neighborhoods or affordable housing preferred
• Bilingual: Haitian Creole, Spanish or Cape Verdean Creole a plus
• Sense of humor always appreciated!

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management for a variety of real estate development projects, including residential and mixed-use projects from project planning through construction completion and closeout.
• Create development and operating pro formas for rental and homeownership projects.
• Responsible for negotiating financing terms with public and private funders, including production of successful financing applications to public and private funders
• Oversee project budgets, construction process and schedules, and funding requisitions
• Collaborate with internal and external team members on project design and construction scopes following JPNDC standards including climate resiliency best practices, site specific requirements and design preferences and goals that emerge through the community planning process
• Lead the closing process for real estate development projects; work with the project team and external partners to achieve key project milestones including initial closing, construction start and completion, occupancy and stabilization
• Lead collaboration with project team and external partners to ensure that JPNDC equity priorities are incorporated into every aspect of project planning, design and implementation, including procurement of all services.
• Represent the JPNDC in neighborhood meetings and hearings of a wide variety of volunteer and municipal boards and committees (including but not limited to neighborhood associations, JP Neighborhood Council, BPDA, Boston Landmarks Commission, etc.)
• Coordinate and participate in development partnerships with for-profit and non-profit developers.
• Work collaboratively with Asset Management, Community Organizing and Economic Prosperity teams throughout project planning and implementation
• Assist Associate Vice President of Real Estate in providing staffing support to partnership entities, as well as other relevant boards and committees.
• Train Project Managers and Associate Project Managers on effective approaches to managing real estate development projects
• Communicate frequently, candidly and proactively with colleagues and partners to seek input, develop consensus, troubleshoot issues and achieve successful outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• JPNDC offers an extensive Benefits package!
• Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums paid for health insurance, vision, and dental insurance, 2 weeks of vacation plus one week at the end of the year and 14 holidays recognized per year, employer - paid life & disability insurance, a vested 403b retirement, and much more!
• CEU Credit or comparable training offers to support professional development in areas of: DEI, economic and workforce development, early childhood education, and affordable housing and real estate finance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed