Development Project Manager; LIHTC Underwriter

We are actively seeking a dynamic and seasoned Senior Development Project Manager for our Development team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, problem-solver, and a team player with a deep understanding of financial underwriting and project management.

• Oversee the preparation and review of detailed financial underwriting, feasibility studies, and investment analyses for new and existing projects; provide executive-level recommendations on deal structure and financial strategy.
• Implement and coordinate all tasks required to close on acquisition, construction, and permanent financing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for financial institutions, public agencies, attorneys, title companies, architects, contractors, and community partners to ensure successful collaboration and project execution.
• Provide project management during construction, including preparing requisitions, tracking expenditures, and maintaining project documentation.
• Review and approve construction progress reports, meeting minutes, and project correspondence to maintain transparency and accountability with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal design teams and external architectural and engineering consultants to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Work closely with the Construction team on projects where the organization serves as both developer and general contractor.
• Assist with the preparation of RFPs, RFQs, and subsidy applications for funding and development opportunities.
• Support the identification and evaluation of new development sites, including feasibility and predevelopment analyses.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, financial, and organizational requirements throughout each project.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior development staff, fostering professional growth, accountability, and collaboration within the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, construction management, or related field.
• Prior work experience in the field of housing development.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate development, construction, or related industry.
• Experience with low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), underwriting, project management, modeling, submittals, and preconstruction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of government regulations related to real estate development and construction.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions using statistical methods and modeling techniques.
• Capable of conducting thorough market analysis to assess feasibility and identify risks.
• Innovative thinking to tackle challenges in project planning and execution.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address challenges in data integrity, integration, and process improvement.
• Works independently and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data to stakeholders.

You will be based in the corporate headquarters in Yonkers, New York with travel to various project worksites.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management

Construction