Assistant Project Director (Boston HQ - Development)

WinnDevelopment has earned a national reputation for award-winning excellence in real estate development, acquiring and developing holdings with a value in excess of $2.5 billion across 10 states. WinnDevelopment focuses on the acquisition and repositioning of existing multifamily properties, the adaptive reuse of historic structures (old mills and schools), transforming public housing through public/private partnerships into vibrant living communities and the creation of new construction, mixed-income housing communities. We are long-term owners and devoted to the communities we serve. WinnDevelopment uses complex finance structures to build high-quality housing and developments that provide all residents improved access to economic opportunity.

The Assistant Project Director will work directly with the Senior Project Management Team on a diverse range of development initiatives. We are looking for a highly motivated, team minded individual to support projects undertaken by WinnDevelopment. Working alongside our team in Boston, MA, you will be responsible for tasks from inception through construction completion, with full exposure to the real estate development business and the entire deal lifecycle. This position requires the ability to partner effectively with a range of key stakeholders and strong candidates will have a demonstrated ability to operate in fluid, fast-moving organizations with a willingness to take on new challenges.

Please note that this position will be required to work in the Boston HQ office 4 days per week, and can work remotely 1 day per week.

Responsibilities

• Monitor completion of tasks by Winn team members and third-party professionals (architects, engineers, general contractors, attorneys, surveyors, appraisers, consultants, etc.).
• Prepare and analyze project financial analyses in Excel.
• Assist in the preparation of tax credit applications, financing applications, project proposals and presentations.
• Communicate and present on behalf of Winn to lenders, investors, resident and community groups and state financing agencies.
• Assist in the review of loan, equity, and regulatory documents.
• Monitor and verify the flow of funds on specific projects (invoice approval, requisition submission and approval, etc.).
• Organize, document, and distribute due diligence materials during the project acquisition and financial closing processes.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Development team as needed.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant real estate and affordable housing underwriting experience.
• Hands-on financial modeling and analysis experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project and/or personnel management experience.
• Super attention to detail, high level of accountability, and an ability to work autonomously.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
  
  

Our Benefits

Permanent full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
• 401(k) plan options with a company match
• Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
• Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance
• Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
• Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!)
• Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
• Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families
• To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com
  
  

Why WinnCompanies?

A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives.

A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace.

A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.

A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.

About Us

WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,400 team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 24 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.

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