Real Estate Senior Project Manager
Locations: Chelsea, MA; Revere, MA; Everett, MA; Malden, MA; Lynn, MA
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
About the Employer
The Neighborhood Developers (TND) is a non-profit community development organization with a mission to create strong neighborhoods enabling community members to secure a stable home, achieve economic mobility, and determine their own future. TND's headquarters is in Chelsea, where it has operated since 1978. The organization was invited into Revere in 2010, and since 2018, also offers services in Everett. TND supports households to achieve greater financial mobility, organizes community leaders on issues related to neighborhood conditions and social and housing justice, and through its Real Estate Development program, builds and preserves affordable homes.
Role Summary
The Real Estate Senior Project Manager will lead the acquisition, development, and management of real estate projects that align with TND's mission and development priorities. You will work with a team that is currently building affordable homes, rental and ownership, in Chelsea, Revere, Everett, Malden, and Lynn, and have the opportunity to lead projects that reflect community input and support equitable housing access.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage multiple real estate development projects from conception through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards
- Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress to ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Assemble and manage development team, including design, construction and development consultants; negotiate and coordinate development team throughout the development process
- Conduct research and analysis to support project development, including market analysis, financial modeling, and feasibility studies
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including finance, asset management, community building, and resident services to ensure project success
- Help maintain a highly collaborative environment that encourages open communication and problem-solving
- Lead, mentor, and potentially supervise junior real estate staff
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including community members, local organizations, government agencies, and funders
- Facilitate community meetings, focus groups, presentations, and other activities to gather input and build relationships
- Evaluate projects through an equity lens and promote equitable access to housing and resources
- Secure funding and financing for projects through grants, loans, and partnerships
- Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources and monitoring expenditures
- Coordinate closings and acquisitions with funders, lenders, and legal counsel
- Prepare requisitions and reports required by funders, investors, and internal management
- Ensure that all projects comply with all relevant regulations, standards, and organizational policies
- Navigate complex regulatory processes and advocate for policies that support community development
- Track project outcomes and prepare regular reports for stakeholders and the Board of Directors
- Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and improve future project implementation
- Identify potential project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies
Required Qualifications
- Strong computer skills (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Dropbox, Zoom, GIS, and Adobe Design)
- Ability to work independently, be organized, problem-solve, prioritize multiple ongoing projects, and be persistent
- Demonstrated ability to manage productive relationships with development team members, public officials, funders and lenders, other staff, and the community
- Experience building trusted relationships across race, ethnicity, class, and generation
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights
Compensation
$95K–$115K, based on experience and budgetary constraints
Benefits
Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, sabbatical, medical, retirement, and professional development
How to Apply
Send a cover letter and a copy of your resume. Opportunity Communities (OppCo) provides human resources for TND.
Additional Information
TND is committed to bringing members onto the team who are passionate about the mission and reflect the diversity of the communities served.