We are seeking an Owner's Representative / Development Project Manager to oversee affordable housing developments throughout New Jersey, beginning with a high-profile $200M+ redevelopment project in South Jersey. This individual will serve as the owner's advocate, managing projects from predevelopment through construction while coordinating internal teams, consultants, contractors, funding partners, and public agencies.
Client Details
Our client is a rapidly growing real estate development firm focused on affordable housing and community revitalization projects throughout the Northeast. The organization has established a strong reputation for delivering transformative housing developments while fostering a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that promotes professional growth, innovation, and long-term career advancement.
Description
- Manage affordable housing development projects through planning, design, financing, construction, and closeout.
- Serve as the owner's representative and primary point of coordination between consultants, contractors, municipalities, lenders, and regulatory agencies.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, risk management initiatives, and reporting requirements.
- Monitor construction progress, review change orders, and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate due diligence, permitting, entitlement, and compliance activities.
- Support affordable housing financing efforts involving programs such as LIHTC, HUD, RAD, Section 8, and other public funding sources.
- Lead stakeholder communication with housing authorities, public agencies, community groups, and project partners.
- Prepare project reports and presentations for executive leadership and investment partners.
- Assist with the execution of a robust affordable housing development pipeline across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Profile
A successful Affordable Housing - Development Project Manager should have:
- 5-15 years of experience in real estate development, owner's representation, construction management, project management, or related fields.
- Direct experience with affordable housing preservation and tenant-in-place rehabilitation projects is required.
- Strong understanding of affordable housing programs, including experience with one or more of the following:
- Preservation projects
- Occupied rehabilitation / tenant-in-place renovations
- NYCHA or similar public housing initiatives
- Experience working for a real estate developer is preferred, though strong candidates from a General Contractor or Construction Management background will be considered.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Job Offer
- Competitive base salary of $100,000 - $120,000.
- Significant bonus potential with opportunities for performance-based incentives.
- Vehicle allowance.
- Fast-track career progression in a growing organization.
- Direct exposure to large-scale affordable housing developments valued in excess of $200M.
- Merit-based culture that rewards performance, initiative, and leadership.
Interested? Apply today.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.