Senior Project Manager

About IMPACCT Brooklyn

IMPACCT Brooklyn is a nonprofit community development corporation based in Brooklyn, New York. The organization is committed to promoting and maintaining affordable housing, economic development, and tenant support services to strengthen the area’s neighborhoods. With a politically connected leadership, IMPACCT Brooklyn consists of a vibrant culture and a supportive work environment. The organization fosters community participation and advocates for social justice, making significant changes in the real estate landscape by providing essential affordable housing solutions to low-income families.

The Senior Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of residential housing projects from inception to completion. This involves collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and local authorities to ensure projects meet regulatory standards and timelines. Key responsibilities include budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management, while also leading project teams to foster collaboration and efficiency. This position requires frequent interaction with stakeholders and community members to ensure alignment with project goals and community needs.

The role offers a dynamic position within a team of mission-driven real estate professionals, providing the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a diverse range of affordable housing projects. Flexible work-from-home options are available, along with opportunities to create significant impacts in the community by developing essential affordable housing.

• Manage the acquisition, construction, and renovation of affordable housing development projects.
• Coordinate and implement all tasks required to close on acquisition, construction, and permanent financing.
• Provide project management during construction by preparing requisitions and correspondence.
• Prepare project timelines, budgets, relocation plans, and marketing plans.
• Evaluate feasibility of development opportunities and conduct due diligence.
• Coordinate efforts to reposition and refinance existing affordable housing developments.
• Assist with identification of new development sites and related predevelopment efforts.
• Coordinate major capital improvement and sustainability projects.
• Coordinate transactions with banks, government agencies, tenants, and contractors.
• Assist with the preparation of responses to RFPs, RFQs, and subsidy applications.
• Ensure properties are compliant with City agencies and Local Laws.
• Assist in securing property tax exemptions for the organization’s buildings.
• Facilitate the transition of projects from housing development to property management.
• Identify, communicate, and manage project risks.
• Collaborate with other internal departments including Asset Management, Community Organizing, Marketing, and Finance.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of housing development experience or related educational experience.
• Strong project management, financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize project activities independently.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of government-funded affordable housing programs is required.
• Experience in financing preservation portfolio is a plus.
• Fluency in the English language.

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off for vacation and personal holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Medical insurance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Additional fringe benefits