Vice President, Project Manager

Department:

Affordable Housing | Equity - Acquisitions We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department OverviewW&D Affordable Equity (formerly Alliant Capital) is a leading tax credit firm focused on tax credit syndication for the development and financing of affordable multifamily rental housing. As a syndicator of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), W&D Affordable Equity raises corporate equity and monitors the development, construction, lease-up, and permanent financing phases of its investments. With a dedicated team of experienced real estate, asset management, legal, and tax professionals, we provide the highest level of fully integrated real estate and investment support services.

The Impact You Will Have Reporting to the SVP, Acquisitions, the VP, Project Manager is responsible for leading a pod within W&D Affordable Equity's Acquisitions team, providing direct management, guidance, and oversight to project management professionals. This role is accountable for the pod's overall transaction execution, performance, and professional development, ensuring the successful acquisition of limited partnership interests in affordable housing developments.

The VP oversees LIHTC transactions from underwriting and due diligence through closing, providing strategic direction, managing complex transaction matters, and ensuring effective risk mitigation and cross-functional coordination. As a people leader, the VP is responsible for setting expectations, delegating responsibilities, coaching and developing team members, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. This position plays a key role in strengthening developer and investor relationships, advancing investment opportunities, and supporting the continued growth and success of W&D Affordable Equity.

Primary Responsibilities Lead and manage a pod of project management professionals, providing direction, coaching, performance management, and professional development to support individual and team success.

Establish team priorities, delegate responsibilities, and oversee workloads to ensure timely execution of transactions and accountability for results.

Oversee the acquisition of limited partnership interests in affordable housing developments, ensuring transactions align with investment objectives, underwriting standards, and established processes.

Provide guidance on the 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 successful closings.

Serve as a senior point of contact for developers, investors, and internal stakeholders, providing guidance on complex transactions and resolving escalated matters.

Oversee the 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

Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree required.
10+ years of experience in real estate finance, development, or affordable housing transactions.
3+ years of experience in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity.

Extensive experience underwriting, structuring, and overseeing complex real estate transactions, preferably in LIHTC investments.

Demonstrated experience directly supervising and managing professionals, including responsibility for delegation, performance…