About The Community Builders, Inc.

The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is an entrepreneurial real estate developer and owner. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive. We envision a world with vibrant, safe and inclusive neighborhoods where all people live in healthy homes with equitable access to resources and opportunities to pursue their dreams, and we work to make that vision a reality. Founded in 1964, TCB currently owns/manages 12,000+ units of rental housing across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest.

Position Description:

Are you a creative problem solver with a focus on positive outcomes? Do you enjoy working on tangible projects that make a financial and physical difference to the communities where we work? Do you bring a focus on results and a real desire to make a difference? As a Project Manager you will be TCB's point person for projects in regional markets in New York, working collaboratively with other TCB staff. You will be responsible for the day-to-day progression of all aspects of the development process, including due diligence, entitlements, regulatory approvals, financing, design, construction, and leasing, delivering quality projects on schedule and within budget. We seek candidates with the demonstrated ability to:

• Solve problems creatively, with resourcefulness and tenacity


• Negotiate and persuade effectively


• Work collaboratively, maintaining rapport with both internal and external colleagues


• Set appropriate deadlines and work within them


• Accurately identify risks and recommend strategies to avoid them


• Work passionately to make our vision of affordable housing for all a reality


• Close deals that will provide quality housing for residents in need

Why Development at The Community Builders

Opportunity is not equally available across households and regions. America has enormous racial and economic segregation because of government backed policies such as redlining, unequal access to nonpredatory homeownership loans, racial covenants and exclusionary zoning. As a result, quality housing in good neighborhoods with reasonable access to jobs is out of reach for many Americans. Over the next five years TCB aims to make vital contributions that address this fundamental opportunity gap, by adding to the stock of affordable quality homes in thriving communities for all people.

Diversity and Inclusion - a key value for TCB

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. TCB's commitment to diversity is reflected at all levels of the company, including a Board of Director group which is 50%+ people of color and 40%+ female and for TCB staff Director and above is currently 40%+ people of color and 50%+ female. TCB's commitment to diversity is driven in part by the fact that TCB serves diverse communities, in many cities communities which are largely people of color. TCB will have greater credibility as a partner and a housing provider to the extent that our staff look more like the communities in which we operate.

What's in it for you - professional development

• You will build key skills as a Project Manager, with an opportunity to make a real difference as the team works through complex decisions. We look for individuals who can grow with TCB over time into more senior level development positions.


• Our Project Managers are involved in all phases of a project, versus being focused on a specific aspect of a project. Project managers are the key to driving projects to closing and achieving certificate of occupancy.


• TCB is part of a network of America's leading national nonprofit developers and owners so we learn not just from our own experience, but our peers as well. We are involved in advocacy at the federal, state and local levels, using our experience to help shape public policy.

Essential Functions:

• Prospecting for projects within target area and preparing RFQ/RFP responses, conveying TCB's ideas effectively to potential clients.


• Project initiation (creating and implementing workplans for site analysis and selection, financial feasibility, budget, schedule, and securing community and political support).


• Project determination (developing financial structure, project pro forma, cost estimates, and carrying out due diligence).


• Creating and maintaining financial models, projections and schedules; leading the process of financial structuring, assembly, and funding application submission.


• Working with TCB's Finance staff to secure equity, debt and public resources; representing TCB with local and state funders; managing the closing process.


• Leading the project design process (selecting and managing architect, overseeing development of plans and specs, coordinating the design/entitlement/permitting process with project team members; securing public approvals, including zoning).


• Coordinating with TCB staff from other departments (e.g., Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Property Management, Community Life) throughout the project.


• Representing TCB at public and community meetings.

Key Skills & Abilities Sought:

• A passion for real estate development


• Strong financial and analytical skills


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present to audiences that are racially, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse


• Ability to multi-task, handling multiple projects at once and consistently meeting deadlines


• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Excel and Project (Adobe skills a plus)

Experience & Education:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in the following areas:
  
  
  
  • Residential real estate development, including management of a development team
  
  
  • Transaction structuring, developing budgets, preparing financing applications, and securing and closing on public/private financing
  
  
  • Real estate regulatory issues
  
  
  
  


• Some experience with affordable housing development


• Experience with housing transactions using tax credits and similar gap financing instruments in the state of NY a plus

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.