Project Manager, Engineering & Architecture

Project Manager, Engineering & Architecture

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is a public benefit corporation and the nation’s largest municipal Housing Finance Agency. HDC’s programs support the construction and preservation of multi‑family affordable housing in New York City.

Area of Talent: Engineering/Affordable Housing

Position Type: Full Time/Exempt

Salary Range: $80,000 to $95,000

Office

Location:

NYC/Financial District

The Project Manager, Engineering & Architecture reports to the Vice President of Engineering & Architecture in the Asset Management Department. The role conducts physical inspections for properties in HDC’s portfolio, reviews Reserve for Replacement requests, manages agents and insurance loss claims, performs design and rehabilitation plan reviews, and monitors construction of occupied rehabilitation projects. This position is critical in ensuring the long‑term sustainability and safety of HDC’s housing portfolio, directly impacting residents’ quality of life.

• Perform comprehensive Annual Physical, Reserve for Replacement (RFR), LIHTC (Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit), and Insurance inspections of projects in HDC’s portfolio.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate).
• Analyze and assess building conditions.
• Process Reserve for Replacement Requests for project’s capital needs.
• Evaluate the performance, compliance, and maintenance practices of managing agents.
• Prepare written reports describing findings of existing conditions and recommendations for management and ownership.
• Review and assess owner responses to existing condition findings and determine the acceptability of proposed remediation.
• Complete plan and cost reviews of rehabilitation scopes of work to advise the financing team.
• Monitor construction progress and review construction requisitions.
• Participate in evaluating initiatives and policies affecting the physical strength of HDC’s portfolio and identify possible risks.
• Serve as HDC’s representative during interactions with borrowers, their representatives, business partners, and other agencies.
• Frequent travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City by mass transit or corporate‑provided vehicle (subject to availability).

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Knowledge of NYC building codes, multi‑family residential construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building conveyance systems.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating building conditions and compliance issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity tools.

• Knowledge of housing regulations and inspection standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and New York City affordable housing programs.
• Experience with property inspections, preferably in multifamily housing or similar settings.
• Foundational understanding of construction management, including meeting participation, roles of trades, requisitioning process, and means/methods.
• Driver’s license preferred but not required.

Submitted resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter. Please email your cover letter and resume to  or fax to (212) 227‑6816.

• Health benefits at a reasonable cost
• Dental and vision benefits at no cost
• Retirement savings plan with a generous match and a pension plan
• Paid holiday, vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees
• Wellness reimbursement

All HDC hires must be vaccinated against the COVID‑19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by HDC.

HDC is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

HDC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing