Senior Project Manager of Capital Improvements
$165,000–$185,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Own and drive the full lifecycle of capital planning and implementation across 3,000+ affordable housing units. Direct the multi-year capital improvement program, including budget development, reserve management, and execution of renovations from concept to closeout. Commission Capital Needs Assessments post-investor exit and translate findings into sequenced work plans. Ensure portfolio-wide compliance with NYC Local Laws (including LL97, LL11/FISP, LL88/87) and coordinate with DOB, DEP, and HPD. Own property and construction insurance functions, manage claims, and maintain risk registers to minimize fines and premium impact. Lead a team of project managers and contractors while reporting KPIs and portfolio condition to executive leadership and the Board.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, urban planning, real estate, or a related field
- Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive experience in construction and capital improvement management
- Experience in affordable housing
- Demonstrated leadership/ownership of a capital program or portfolio
- Direct experience commissioning and interpreting Capital Needs Assessments
- Experience planning major capital work
- Demonstrated experience owning regulatory compliance for a real estate portfolio
- Demonstrated experience owning insurance/risk for a real estate portfolio
- Prior experience supervising staff
- Prior experience managing external consultants and contractors
- Deep knowledge of NYC Local Laws
- Knowledge of building codes
- Knowledge of safety standards
- Knowledge of construction methodologies
- Strong command of affordable housing programs
- Knowledge of regulatory agencies (HPD, HCR, HUD, DOB, DEP)
- Proven financial acumen
- Experience owning multi-million-dollar capital budgets
- Experience with reserves
- Experience with forecasting
- Experience with variance reporting
- Working knowledge of property and construction insurance
- Working knowledge of builder's risk
- Working knowledge of claims/loss control
- Proficiency in construction and project management software
- Proficiency in portfolio/asset reporting tools
- Excellent executive communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to lead multiple concurrent priorities and teams
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, agencies, and stakeholders
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Homes
- Ability to navigate active construction sites
- Ability to oversee inspections
- Occasional evening and weekend work
- Regular (weekly or more) travel to assets and construction sites across Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, and Westchester
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- PE/RA/PMP/CCM credential
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