Project Manager - Affordable Development chez Greystone Affordable Development

Greystone Affordable Development (“GAD”), in partnership with Harmony Housing Affordable Development (“HHAD”) are among the largest real estate developers of affordable rental housing in the United States. Our mission is to positively impact communities by creating and preserving quality affordable housing for low-wealth households. Our ultimate success is defined by helping our partners achieve their goals, while also positively affecting the communities they serve. GAD is a wholly owned subsidiary of Greystone & Co., Inc.

Our fast-growing organization is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join the expanding Construction Management team. This individual will play an integral role in advancing our affordable multi-family development portfolio. The Project Manager will oversee the execution of our development projects, including assigned new construction, rehabilitation, and mixed-use projects. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, results-oriented, self-starting professional with technical knowledge of the affordable, multi-family construction industry. This position works in close coordination with GAD’s and HHAD’s Business Development, Development, Finance, and Accounting teams located in our Raleigh, North Carolina office, and will report to the Vice President of Construction.

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, management, and execution of both new construction and rehabilitation projects for affordable housing communities across the country. This role will require collaboration with cross-functional teams and technical expertise, including design, finance, development, and asset management. The ideal candidate will have experience in affordable housing development, an understanding of construction management processes, excellent communication skills, a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, and the ability to travel 25% of the time.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Project Planning and Design Coordination:
  • Oversee due diligence and pre-development activities for new construction and rehabilitation projects, including but not limited to, conducting site inspections, engaging various third-party consultants, managing permitting requirements and timelines, and maintaining project trackers.
  • Participate in hiring and managing design and engineering consultants to ensure projects meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
  • Coordinate and monitor the design process, ensuring alignment with project goals, scope of work,  and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage the preparation and review of project documents, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.

• Construction Oversight:
  • Take the lead in identifying potential construction risk by ensuring document accuracy and consistency as related to scope, quality, schedule, and costs.
  • Work closely with General Contractors to track construction progress, identify potential challenges, and ensure adherence to project plans.
  • Participate in site visits to monitor quality and compliance with specifications.
  • Review contractor proposals, change orders, RFI’s, ASI,’s and pay applications for accuracy and alignment with budget and scope.
  • Manage coordination of final finish selection with ownership, design team, and contractor.
  • Lead project close out processes, including final documentation (e.g., warranties, O&M Manuals, As Built Surveys, Contact List, Final Unit Matrix, etc.), contractor retainage release, permit close-out, and Certificates of Occupancy.

• Team Collaboration:
  • Work in tandem with Project Teams to manage multiple projects at various stages of development and construction.
  • Collaborate with internal departments, such as Development, Finance, and Accounting, to ensure seamless communication and project integration.
  • Assist other departments with project funding applications, waiver requests, and closing documents as needed; strategize and coordinate with other departments to ensure programmatic issues are adequately addressed.
  • Actively participate in weekly project meetings and continuous update of Project Milestone Schedules.
  • Engage with external stakeholders, including community partners, government agencies, and investors, to address project needs and maintain strong relationships.

• Financial and Administrative Support:
• Assist in budget preparation, bid leveling, cost tracking, and financial reporting for projects.
• Monitor project schedules, track milestones, and report progress to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with financing requirements, including LIHTC, USDA, and other government funding regulations.

Experience, skills, and abilities required:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive professional experience in multi-family construction project management or real estate development experience, with knowledge of affordable housing programs (LIHTC, HOME, HUD, etc.) a strong plus.
• Extensive knowledge of construction processes, codes, and regulations.
• Proven experience in the management of multiple projects, schedules, and budgets effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Smartsheet) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong quantitative abilities to develop, maintain and track cost estimates and project schedules.
• Experience in reading and reviewing construction plans and specifications.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple time- sensitive priorities.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to present recommendations clearly and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to cultivate productive relationships with third party consultants, agencies, and partners
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish a strong plus.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed for project site visits and team meetings: a valid and unrestricted Driver’s License is required.

A satisfactory background check will be required as part of the selection process.

At Greystone Affordable Development ("GAD"), we believe that finding creative solutions for our clients comes from the collaboration of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to build a work environment that empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit. GAD is an EEO employer.

This job description is not inclusive of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to modify the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.