Vice President, Project Manager

Walker & Dunlop•Denver, CO

3d•$175,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Project Manager leads a pod within W&D Affordable Equity’s Acquisitions team and manages project management professionals responsible for acquiring limited partnership interests in affordable housing developments. Reporting to the SVP, Acquisitions, the role provides strategic direction and oversight of LIHTC transactions from underwriting and due diligence through closing, while managing complex transaction matters, mitigating risk, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners. The VP is responsible for transaction execution and pod performance, as well as setting expectations, delegating work, coaching team members, and supporting their professional development. The role also supports developer and investor relationships, investment opportunities, and the continued growth of W&D Affordable Equity. Attendance is generally required from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. The estimated base salary is $175,000–$200,000, plus a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
10+ years of experience in real estate finance, development, or affordable housing transactions.
Extensive experience underwriting, structuring, and overseeing complex real estate transactions.
Demonstrated experience directly 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 multiple 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 while providing appropriate guidance to the team.
Ability to foster collaboration, support team development, and promote consistent execution of established processes.
High degree of professionalism and discretion.
Ability to take ownership of work, 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

LIHTC investment experience.
Familiarity with escrow processes, title, 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 ensure timely transaction execution and accountability.
Oversee acquisitions of limited partnership interests in affordable housing developments, ensuring alignment with investment objectives, underwriting standards, and established processes.
Guide negotiations 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, providing guidance on complex transactions and resolving escalated matters.
Oversee preparation of Project Acquisition Reports (PARs), 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 the accuracy, quality, and compliance of transaction deliverables and due diligence files.
Drive process improvements, promote collaboration, and strengthen team capabilities to support operational efficiency and consistent transaction execution.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions.
Competitive dental and vision benefits.
401(k) with match.
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits.
Health and wellness program with cash rewards and resources supporting health, engagement, and balance.
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid 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.
Discretionary bonus.