Description
CEDAC is seeking a mission-driven Senior Project Manager to help advance development and preservation of affordable housing across Massachusetts. This is a rare opportunity to blend expertise in lending, underwriting, and real estate development with meaningful, community-centered work supporting nonprofit and community-based developers from early concepts all the way through project completion.
You'll serve as a trusted advisor, helping bring impactful housing developments to life, especially in communities that have historically been underserved. CEDAC supports rental and homeownership projects, often with community development, supportive services and accessibility as a major focus. If you're energized by work that helps people and communities thrive, this role is for you.
WHY JOIN CEDAC — BENEFITS & CULTURE
Hybrid Flexibility
2 days per week in the Boston office
35-Hour Work Week
Full-time pay with a schedule that respects your time
Monday to Friday within 9am to 5pm
Competitive Salary
$110K–$150K
Comprehensive Benefits
Competitive health, dental & retirement package
Mission-Driven Impact
Your work directly shapes housing equity statewide
Values-Based Culture
Collaborative team committed to equity & community
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lending & Underwriting
Evaluate predevelopment and acquisition loans for affordable housing projects
Perform rigorous financial analysis and prepare well-reasoned lending recommendations
Manage closings, disbursements, and ongoing loan compliance with care and precision
Technical Assistance
Partner with developers on financing strategies, site acquisition, and end-to-end project execution. Guide teams through permitting, approvals, and key development milestones
Provide hands-on support across the full affordable housing lifecycle from concept to completion
Partnerships & Community Impact
Build trusted, lasting relationships with community-based and nonprofit developers
Represent CEDAC at events
Develop strong working relationships with other public and private lenders.
Champion mission-focused development at every stage of the work
What we are looking for
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Ten (10) years of experience in affordable housing, real estate finance, or community development
Strong underwriting and financial analysis skills with a sharp eye for detail
Working knowledge of affordable housing programs like LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, state, federal and local capital sources, rental subsidies, and related tools
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while building trusted, long-term relationships
Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and the communities CEDAC serves
Our Commitment
CEDAC is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, colleagues and partners without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
CEDAC believes that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues and partners is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
CEDAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Massachusetts.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply though our website cedac.org/about/job-openings We look forward to learning about you and the experience you'd bring to this role.
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