Real Estate Project Manager

Real Estate Project Manager

Samaritan Daytop Village provides life‑changing services in mental health, addiction recovery, housing, and more to help individuals and families across New York rebuild their lives. We serve over 33,000 clients annually at more than 60 locations throughout the five boroughs, as well as Suffolk, Rockland, Sullivan, Westchester, and Ulster Counties.

The Real Estate Development Project Manager oversees the planning, financing, and execution of affordable and supportive housing projects primarily in New York City, with a portfolio that also includes projects in our other regions of New York State. Reporting to the Vice President, Real Estate, this role manages development budgets, lender requisitions, financing applications, and construction‑to‑permanent loan closings while coordinating with contractors, consultants, property management, and public agencies such as HPD, HDC, HCR, HFA, and HUD.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in real estate development, affordable housing finance, or project management, strong financial and Excel skills, and a passion for advancing supportive housing and community‑focused real estate initiatives.

• Manage real estate development budgets and track project expenses to ensure alignment with approved development and operating budgets
• Process lender requisitions, oversee contractor and vendor payments, and maintain accurate financial records and reporting
• Identify and secure financing for affordable and supportive housing projects, including preparing applications for HPD, HDC, HCR, HFA, HHAP, OASAS, FHLB, HUD, and other public funding sources
• Develop and analyze pro forma budgets for capital development, operations, and supportive services
• Coordinate responses to RFPs and RFQs for real estate development opportunities
• Support complex transactions including construction and permanent loan closings, bond financing, lease negotiations, project cost certifications, LIHTC investments, and 8609 filings
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, legal, property management, facilities, and social service teams to ensure successful project delivery, rent‑up, and building openings
• Represent the Real Estate department with internal teams, lenders, public officials, and external stakeholders
• Assist senior leadership in developing policies, procedures, and best practices for real estate development and operations
• Provide additional support to advance the organization’s real estate portfolio and long‑term growth

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Finance, Urban Planning, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in real estate development, affordable housing, real estate finance, or project management
• Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using project management software
• Knowledge of affordable housing finance programs and public funding sources (e.g., HPD, HDC, HCR, HFA, HUD, LIHTC) preferred
• Ability to manage multiple real estate development projects simultaneously and adjust development and operating budgets as needed
• Passion for supportive housing and alignment with Samaritan Daytop Village’s mission
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written, verbal, and email communication skills
• Ability to regularly travel throughout New York City and occasionally to other regions throughout NYS

This is a full‑time exempt role with a salary of $85,000‑$105,000 with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer match, and tuition reimbursement. This role is based in Briarwood, Queens with an expectation of working from the office or a real estate development site three times per week.