READS

Build with Purpose
(Formally known as READS)
224 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Phone (732) 635-1000/Fax (732) 635-1002
www.bwpurpose.org

Job Description
Senior Real Estate Project Manager

Overview:
Build with Purpose, Inc. (formally known as Real Estate Advisory and Development Services, Inc., READS) is a non-profit real estate development and consulting firm with a mission to build sustainable organizations and healthy, vibrant communities. At Build with Purpose we strive to go beyond the bricks and mortar to make lasting social change. Our work is done in partnership with local municipalities and local providers to ensure each project has maximum impact for the people and communities we serve.
Build with Purpose’s work is in part based on the following quote:
“We react consciously and unconsciously to the places where we live and work….These places have an impact on our sense of self, our sense of safety, and the kind of work we get done…. in short, the places where we spend our time effect the people we are and can become” – Tony Hiss

Summary:
The Senior Real Estate Project Manager performs a variety of activities to support the organization’s mission, mainly managing all phases of the real estate development process for assigned projects from predevelopment to occupancy. Additionally, the Senior Project Manager will be required to provide guidance and support to the organization’s Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.

Supervision Received:
Reports directly to the President.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 Oversee and manage the real estate development activities for assigned projects including the development and management of project budgets, tasks and schedules, securing financing, management of development team and construction oversight.
 Assist in marketing the organization’s services to develop and maintain a pipeline of business, including seeking and evaluating new projects.
 Provide technical support to junior staff in the management of projects across the organization.
 Manage client relations and reporting
 Assist in the creation of policies and procedures that help to guide the organization’s work.
 Assist in the preparation and facilitation of organization budgets, work plans, marketing material, conferences and workshops.
Qualifications:
Applicants with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
 7+ years of direct experience in real estate development experience
 Working knowledge of real estate finance
 Nonprofit/Government work experience
 Community development/redevelopment experience
 Ability to work as part of a team
 Management experience
 Construction management/owner’s representation experience
 Strong organization and task management skills
 Commitment to serving the needs of lower income communities and people with special needs
 Working knowledge of various real estate financing sources including New Market Tax Credits, Tax Exempt Bonds, HOME, CDBG, LIHTC, Historic Tax Credits, etc. is a bonus but not required
 Experience working with various government entities including HFA’s, redevelopment authorities, etc. a bonus but not required
 Other tasks as requested by the President

Compensation and benefits will be based on experience.
Qualified applicants should send their resumes to jobpostings@bwpurpose.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for follow-up. Please DO NOT call or directly contact Build with Purpose staff regarding this matter. Build with Purpose is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds.