Job Summary:
The Project Manager is one of the most important positions needed for B’nai B’rith Housing to succeed in its mission to ease the housing crisis by producing a steady stream of high quality, affordable housing, throughout Greater Boston. The successful Project Manager will support the mission of the organization by joining the management team to plan, develop and manage residential real estate projects.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
- Work with project team to coordinate design work including community planning, permitting, zoning, bidding, and contractor selection, in accordance with City, State, Local requirements and regulations,
- Strengthen all sustainability programming at both existing and future developments, including but not limited to feasibility and potential implementation of solar, net-zero building design, all-electric building features, etc.
- Take the lead on all construction closeout matters from substantial completion through achieving sustained occupancy of properties to ensure seamless transition of responsibilities from general contractor and developer to property staff and owner,
- Work with development team members and manage vendors on program, building and landscape design,
- Provide project management services during the construction phase, including assisting in preparing requisitions,
- Track pre-development project expenses and assist in preparing initial closing and ongoing requisitions,
- Responsible for hiring, management and coordination of work done by project architects, engineers, development consultants, attorneys, and other professional staff, with the assistance of others,
- Responsible for generating community support of projects with the assistance of others,
As Needed Responsibilities/Activities:
- Develop and manage project budgets and prepare funding applications for predevelopment, construction and permanent financing from private and government lenders and investors, with the assistance of others,
- Pursue new project opportunities such as identifying and researching potential sites for acquisition and soliciting new pipeline opportunities, with the assistance of others,
- Manage ad-hoc organizational projects, such as RFP applications, grant proposals, etc., depending on interest and skills, as requested.
- Provide staffing support to relevant boards and committees,
- Provide additional support, as may be needed from time to time, to assist coworkers and help with special projects.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field such as planning, finance, or community development (or work experience equivalent) or at least 2 years of experience in real estate development and housing production,
- Highly organized and proficient at preparing documentation and spreadsheets,
- Goal-oriented with the ability to prioritize/manage multiple tasks and projects,
- Excellent computer skills including spreadsheet analysis, database management, general graphics abilities (including PowerPoint presentations) and word processing,
- Ability to work in a team and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing,
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and site plans,
- Knowledge of and interest in affordable housing and relevant financing programs,
- Excellent employment references,
- A valid driver’s license and access to a car,
- Valid employment authorization,
- Contributes actively and appropriately as part of a team,
- This position requires some weekend and evening hours.
Essential Physical Functions that may be done with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- This is largely a sedentary role. However, in some instances this would require the ability to push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds, and able to bend, twist and reach.
- As currently contemplated, this position will include some work-in-the-office as well as work-from-home scheduling (hybrid model) at the discretion of employee supervisor in consultation with the Chief Operating Officer.
