Project Manager, Affordable Housing

Skills and Qualifications

Education requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field. Relevant degrees include, but are not limited to, Finance, Public Administration, Law, Business, History, and Planning.

Position-specific requirements:

• Project Management:

• Strong planning and project management skills, including effective time management, multitasking, organization, problem-solving, and effective collaboration with multiple parties.

• Communication:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to grasp highly technical subject matter and translate that knowledge into both big-picture and detail-oriented perspectives.

• Competence in preparing and delivering effective presentations to both small and large groups with varying levels of technical understanding.

• Customer Service and Initiative:

• Strong individual initiative and commitment to excellence.

• Competitive spirit with an enthusiasm to complete the day-to-day tasks that meet our clients’ goals and objectives.

• Exceptional client service and relationship management skills

• Passion for continuously improving the Affordable Housing Team’s quality and services, with a strong desire for ongoing learning and growth.

Other Requirements:

Travel requirements:

• Approximately 25% travel is expected (typically averages 1 trip per month, although this could vary), consisting of marketing trips, client visits, and industry conferences.

• Travel may be required on short notice, but generally, trips will be planned in advance.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with Tribal governments and Tribal housing authorities to define project goals and prepare and submit applications for affordable housing development.

2. Manage client, investor, and other stakeholder relations throughout the application and financial closing processes, including coordinating meetings, drafting and collecting documents, and conducting site visits as

needed.

3. Research and identify funding opportunities for housing clients, including LIHTC and other relevant programs offered by State Housing Agencies, federal agencies, and the Federal Home Loan Bank system.

4. Develop expertise in Section 42 of the IRS code and the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA).

5. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, professional deliverables are completed on time.

6. Independently manage assigned tasks while providing regular updates to the Director of Housing Development on project status, timelines, and deliverables.

7. Prepare and submit completed applications for final review and approval by the Director of Housing Development before submission to the allocating agency.

8. Facilitate the preparation, review, and collection of loan, legal, and contract documents, and assist in procuring third-party services and reports required for project closing.

9. Collaborate with Travois Architecture and Travois Asset Management to achieve project milestones after financial closing including, but not limited to, LIHTC and grant financial workbooks, grant disbursements, and other tasks as assigned.

10. Understand and apply knowledge of technical documents and concepts, including limited partnership agreements, financial models, investor returns, and market trends.

11. Develop relationships with existing and potential clients in assigned regions to ensure a continuous lineup of projects to maximize available LIHTC and other funding programs.

12. Review and advocate for changes to state QAPs and other funding guidance to ensure fair competition for Tribal projects seeking affordable housing funding.

13. Manage project timelines effectively to ensure all deadlines are met by due dates.

14. Maintain organized work areas and department files to ensure colleagues can easily access documents, supporting smooth operations. Regular use of Salesforce, Asana, and company server file systems is required.

15. Collaborate with members of other departments such as Asset Management, Architecture, New Markets, and Business Development to share details on current projects, develop new projects, and strengthen Tribal

client relationships.

16. Present at conferences and before Tribal councils and housing boards on funding opportunities and project development in Tribal communities.

17. Perform other duties as assigned.