S:US is seeking a Project Manager to join our Real Estate & Development team.

Service for the Underserved, Inc. (S:US) is a dynamic and growing social service and housing agency with over 40+ years of experience in providing housing and services to the most vulnerable in New York City. 

The Real Estate team at S:US is tasked with maintaining and expanding S:US’ large and diverse Real Estate portfolio. Our team’s goal is to fulfill S:US’ commitment to reducing homelessness and providing a life of purpose by ensuring all of our residents have a safe, clean, affordable place to call home, and all our staff have the right work environment to carry out the mission. This is an exciting time    for the Real Estate Team as S:US has a dynamic and growing pipeline of affordable and supportive housing, with 900 units in construction and another 1000 in predevelopment.  S:US is among the largest providers of supportive housing in New York State and nationally. 

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of Housing Development, the Project Manager will oversee short term and long term capital improvements throughout a cluster of 12 supportive housing buildings (over 500 units). The Project Manager will work with architects, engineers, city and state agencies, funders and lenders to move the project through the predevelopment stage to a construction loan closing. The Project Manager will coordinate closely with S:US’s Director of Sustainability to ensure that appropriate scoping for energy efficiency and innovative sustainability measures are taken and that relevant incentives are accessed to support the work. Following the closing on financing, the Project Manager will oversee the renovations within each of the buildings. A critical component of this position is the Project Manager’s ability to clearly communicate project needs and progress to program staff in an effort to ensure tenant and staff comfort and security during construction.   

Key Essential Functions: 

• Oversee external consultants including with architects, engineers, and contractors retained to perform critical tasks related to the overall project goals. 

• Assist in bidding, hiring, and administration of consultants related to the project.  

• Track budgets, spending, and short and long term financing in connection with the project. 

• Communicate project updates and needs to a wide variety of stakeholders including government agencies, consultants, contractors, and lenders 

• Work with the Director of Housing Development on project underwriting and finance 

• Coordinate internal communication and consensus building around project timelines, tenant relocation, occupancy and construction 

• Regularly visit S:US project sites throughout the 5 boroughs up to 3 days per week and attend regular construction meetings on-site.  

• Coordinate short term capital projects that must be completed in advance of the larger repositioning transaction. 

• Special projects as assigned by the Director of Housing Development or SVP Real Estate. 

Education / Training Required: 

• Bachelors degree or equivalent with 3 or more years experience in real estate development, supportive / behavioral health housing, property management, asset management or other areas of supportive or affordable housing operations 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint 

• Basic knowledge of construction and building systems; 

• Experience in project management in a housing or construction related field 

• Preference for familiarity with AIA requisition process, working on construction projects as project manager, or training as architect or contractor.  

• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, problem solving approach 

• Self starter; ability to work as part of a team and also independently 

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.