AVP, Project Manager

Walker & Dunlop

. Manage assigned LIHTC transactions from underwriting and due diligence through closing .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing LIHTC transactions, including underwriting, financial analysis, and negotiation of project agreements. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage complex transactions while maintaining compliance and mitigating risks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

LIHTC Transaction ManagementFinancial AnalysisNegotiation SkillsProject ManagementReal Estate Development

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Hard Skills

Financial Feasibility AnalysisUnderwriting Real Estate TransactionsMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyLoan Document ReviewTax Credit Application Evaluation

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilitiesProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Affordable HousingEscrow ProcessesMarket StudiesEnvironmental ReportsTransaction Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned LIHTC transactions from underwriting and due diligence through closing
Lead negotiations of project partnership agreements with developers
Conduct and review financial feasibility analyses, including construction sources and uses, operating budgets, projected income, and permanent financing structures
Review and negotiate loan and financing documents with multiple lenders
Evaluate tax credit applications, market studies, appraisals, environmental reports, title, surveys, and regulatory approvals
Manage transaction timelines and coordinate cross-functional efforts with underwriting, construction, modeling, legal, and asset management teams
Serve as the primary point of contact for developers and respond to investor and internal inquiries
Coordinate transaction activities and deliverables with Acquisitions Coordinators and other team members
Prepare Project Acquisition Reports with investment rationale, transaction risks and mitigants, and recommended deal structures
Present transactions to the Investment Committee and support investor investment decisions
Identify and address financial, legal, development, and transaction risks
Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant project due diligence files
Collaborate with the VP, Project Manager to improve transaction execution, team coordination, and processes
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
6+ years of experience in real estate finance, development, or affordable housing transactions
Demonstrated experience underwriting and structuring real estate transactions, preferably in LIHTC investments
Experience managing transactions and coordinating activities with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with escrow processes, title, and survey review preferred
Strong understanding of real estate development, finance, and LIHTC transactions
Advanced financial analysis skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to independently manage multiple complex transactions in a deadline-driven environment
Strong organizational and project management skills
Sound business judgment and ability to assess, mitigate, and appropriately escalate transaction risks
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
High degree of professionalism and discretion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
Health and wellness program with cash rewards and resources
Paid maternity and parental leave
Other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Career development opportunities
Volunteer hours and donation matching
Opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners