Senior Project Manager

Full-time
Settlement Housing Fund Inc
Description

SHF is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the development process for a mixture of acquisition, new construction, and preservation projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional seeking a highly successful organization with the opportunity to grow, take initiative, and take ownership of meaningful work.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct predevelopment activities, including but not limited to managing design development, financing applications, and City/State/Federal approvals.
  • Coordinate consultants and partners, such as architects, general contractors, attorneys, environmental consultants, financing partners, local partners, and many others.
  • Review legal agreements, manage relationships and work progress, and coordinate payment.
  • Coordinate financing closings, including communicating with partners, reviewing legal documents, and managing submissions to lenders and investors.
  • Prepare materials and perform public engagement work as needed. Attend resident, neighborhood, and community meetings.
  • Participate in construction administration, identify decisions for ownership and coordinate decision-making process, submit monthly requisitions to lenders.

Experience

  • 4+ years of experience in affordable housing; New York City experience preferred
  • Interest in working at a mission-driven organization
  • Expertise in financial underwriting, data analysis, and Excel
  • Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and writing skills; detail-oriented
  • Familiarity with construction, building systems, and general property management
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks with simultaneous deadlines
  • Demonstrated track record of learning quickly and being able to work both independently and with a team
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, suggest new ideas, and move tasks forward
  • Available for frequent local travel (within walking distance of public transit) and occasional weeknight work
  • Commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preference for candidates with lived experience connected to SHF’s mission.
  • Physical Demands