Project Manager for the Division of Housing Incentives, Inclusionary Housing & Universal Affordability Program

Responsibilities

• Your Role:
• Your Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Review and analyze Inclusionary Housing applications from developers, which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• o UAP, Voluntary IH, Mandatory IH, CURE and other programs
• o Financial feasibility analysis and comprehensive underwriting review
• o Zoning analysis: ensure projects are in compliance with all applicable sections of the Zoning Resolution
• o Perform due diligence in accordance with HPD's Integrity Review policies and procedures
• o Evaluate housing proposals submitted by private developers and recommend modifications or approval
• Prepare and maintain written correspondence, documents, reports and files for assigned projects in a clear, organized manner. Input updates into electronic databases in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage, monitor and track all aspects of projects and report progress or challenges to senior staff in a timely manner
• Resolve policy, implementation, tracking, and project approval issues related to HPD interdepartmental pre-development planning
• Serve as Program's liaison to developers, other government agencies, banks, architects, attorneys, Community Boards, and local organizations to assist in the resolution of various housing problems
• Coordinate working group/closing calls with internal and external development teams
• Assist applicants in obtaining certificates of completion; (re)issue negotiable certificates of floor area compensation
• Clearly communicate program policies and timelines to applicants
• May train more junior Project Managers
• Perform special research projects and data and/or policy analysis, as necessary
• Preferred skills:
• Creative problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail
• Experience in the practical application of real estate underwriting concepts and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge and/or practical experience in several of the following areas:
• o knowledge of zoning and land-use planning requirements.
• o City, State and Federal regulations and policies related to affordable housing production strategies.
• o City, State and Federal housing regulations and legislation that may bear on housing policy and program initiatives.
• o experience with community-based planning and neig

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Additional Information

About the Agency: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city's neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love. - We maintain building and resident safety and health - We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability - We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity Your Team: The Office of Development leads the implementation of the Mayor's Housing Plan to create or preserve 300,000 units of affordable housing by 2026. This is performed in close collaboration with HPD colleagues, other City and state agencies, and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC). The Office of Development is composed of nine divisions: - Executive Office Operations and Policy - Division of Compliance and Enforcement - Division of Housing Incentives - Division of Building & Land Development Services - Division of New Construction Finance - Division of Homeownership Opportunities & Preservation - Division of Preservation Finance - Division of Special Needs Housing - Division of Portfolio Management and Conversion

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