Director, Construction Risk Management – Affordable Housing Finance

The Community Preservation Corporation

. Provide oversight and guidance to CPC’s construction lending activities for affordable housing projects, mostly in upstate New York .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in construction lending activities, risk assessment, and compliance guidelines, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction Lending ExperienceRisk Assessment and MitigationBuilding Materials and Design KnowledgeProject Scheduling and Cost AnalysisInterpersonal and Communication Skills

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Construction ProcessesConstruction DocumentationPortfolio ManagementPre-Construction AnalysisPost-Construction Analysis

Soft Skills

Team PlayerSelf-StarterWritten and Verbal CommunicationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Affordable Housing ProjectsConstruction Risk GuidelinesProperty Condition AssessmentConsultant SelectionThird-Party Inspection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide oversight and guidance to CPC’s construction lending activities for affordable housing projects, mostly in upstate New York
Provide expertise on compliance guidelines, procedures, and policies related to construction lending risk
Assess and recommend mitigation of construction risk on individual projects and across the portfolio
Oversee third-party inspecting engineers and architects, including consultant selection, requirements, expectations, quality, and compliance
Review construction-related information at loan commitment, during construction, and at loan conversion
Communicate with borrowers, contractors, and architects to identify and assess project budget, schedule, and other risks
Prepare pre-construction and post-construction analysis reports
Review monthly construction status reports and construction documentation
Review Property Condition Assessment reports and advise on property condition, quality, and ongoing operational costs
Provide training seminars to internal and external clients on construction risk guidelines, procedures, and policies
Perform administrative duties related to construction portfolio management and documentation as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years of experience and demonstrated knowledge of building materials and design, construction processes and documentation, cost analysis and project scheduling for both agency level and non-agency level construction projects
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a construction lending environment, and/or representing construction lenders, with significant responsibility managing construction risk
A professional background or accredited degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management is preferred
Strong Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize a varied workload
Must be a self-starter and team player, while also able to work independently
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to work onsite at the NYC office 2–3 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
401(k) retirement plans with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Commuter benefits
PTO for vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave, and disability
Tuition assistance program
Two “work from anywhere” weeks per year
Summer Fridays
Collaborative working spaces
Service days to support our communities
Employee development and engagement events
Bonus offered