Senior Project Manager, Development
Position Summary:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for originating, underwriting, and closing mortgage loans to finance the preservation of public housing using funds raised through bond issuances and/or allocations of corporate reserves. This role reports to the Senior Vice President for Public Housing & Lending Strategies. The Senior Project Manager may work on non-public housing transactions, including the financing of new construction and preservation of multi-family affordable housing based on the pipeline priorities of the Division.
Area of Talent: Development/Affordable Housing
Position Type: Full Time/Exempt
Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000
Office Location: NYC/Financial District
Job Responsibilities:
- Underwrite mortgage loans (analyze loan proposals; review due diligence materials; prepare spreadsheets outlining each proposal; prepare credit memos; present loans to credit committee for approval).
- Coordinate mortgage loan closings and conversions with internal and external parties, including developers, other City agencies, most notably NYCHA and NYC HPD, bankers, bond underwriters and tax credit syndicators.
- Manage relationships with current and prospective developers/borrowers.
- Prepare management reports and loan tracking information.
- Assist in evaluating and/or formulating affordable housing programs, terms, and policy initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree with substantial course work/credits specific to finance and/or real estate; a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in real estate lending and/or development; or a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above.
- Demonstrated interest in the affordable housing industry.
- Proficiency in using mortgage loan models and employing financial concepts.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships with staff, executives, and external partners.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preservation and Public Housing finance experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Federal, New York State, and New York City affordable housing programs and the development process is a plus.
- Graduate degree in related field a plus.
Submitted resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter. Please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@nychdc.com or fax to (646) 304-4819.
All HDC hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability.
If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by HDC.
HDC demonstrates a strong commitment to its employees by providing a salary that is competitive and commensurate with experience and excellent benefits, including:
- Health Benefits at a reasonable cost
- Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost
- Retirement savings plan with a generous match and a pension plan
- Paid holiday, vacation, sick time and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees
- Wellness reimbursement
- Back-up Caregiver Benefit
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