Vice President, Project Manager

Walker & Dunlop•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Walker & Dunlop’s W&D Affordable Equity (formerly Alliant Capital) is a tax credit syndicator focused on financing and supporting the development of affordable multifamily rental housing. The Vice President, Project Manager leads a pod within the Acquisitions team and oversees project management professionals and the successful execution of acquisitions of limited partnership interests in affordable housing developments. Reporting to the SVP, Acquisitions, the VP oversees LIHTC transactions from underwriting and due diligence through closing. The role provides strategic direction on complex transactions, manages risk, coordinates cross-functional teams, and supports developer and investor relationships. As a people leader, the VP sets priorities and expectations, delegates work, manages performance, and coaches and develops team members. The position generally requires attendance from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time, Tuesday through Thursday. Remote work is an option on Mondays and Fridays. The estimated base salary is $180,000–$210,000, plus a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
10 or more years of experience in real estate finance, development, or affordable housing transactions.
Extensive experience underwriting, structuring, and overseeing complex real estate transactions.
Direct experience supervising and managing professionals, including delegation, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
Experience leading transaction teams, managing competing priorities, and overseeing multiple transactions simultaneously.
Strong understanding of real estate development, finance, and LIHTC transactions.
Advanced financial analysis skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, executive presence, and ability to engage effectively with developers, investors, senior leadership, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to set clear expectations, delegate effectively, provide constructive feedback, develop talent, and hold team members accountable.
Ability to oversee complex transactions while balancing strategic priorities, team workload, and competing deadlines.
Strong organizational and decision-making skills, including the ability to guide team members through complex transactions and resolve escalated issues.
Sound business judgment and ability to assess and mitigate transaction risk.
Ability to foster collaboration, support team development, and promote consistent execution of established processes.
High degree of professionalism and discretion.
Ability to take ownership, embrace challenges and growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness when working with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LIHTC investments.
Familiarity with escrow processes, title review, and survey review.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a pod of project management professionals, providing direction, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
Establish team priorities, delegate responsibilities, and oversee workloads to support timely transaction execution and accountability.
Oversee the acquisition of limited partnership interests in affordable housing developments in alignment with investment objectives, underwriting standards, and established processes.
Guide negotiation of project partnership agreements and financing documents with developers and lenders.
Oversee financial feasibility analyses and due diligence reviews, including construction budgets, financing structures, market studies, appraisals, environmental reports, and regulatory approvals.
Monitor transaction timelines and coordinate with underwriting, construction, modeling, legal, and asset management teams to facilitate closings.
Serve as a senior point of contact for developers, investors, and internal stakeholders; guide complex transactions and resolve escalated matters.
Oversee Project Acquisition Reports, including investment recommendations and risk assessments, and support Investment Committee presentations and investor due diligence.
Identify and mitigate financial, legal, development, and transaction risks, while ensuring transaction deliverables and due diligence files are accurate, high-quality, and compliant.
Drive process improvements, promote collaboration, and strengthen team capabilities to support efficient and consistent transaction execution.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical benefits, with up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions.
Dental and vision benefits.
401(k) with employer match.
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits.
Health and wellness program with cash rewards and resources.
Paid maternity, parental, and other family leave programs.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Career development opportunities.
Volunteer hours and donation matching.