Vice President – Project Manager

Walker & Dunlop

. Lead and manage a pod of project management professionals .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in real estate finance and development, particularly in LIHTC transactions, with strong capabilities in financial analysis, negotiation, and risk assessment. Proven leadership in managing project teams and overseeing complex transactions while ensuring effective communication and decision-making.

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Real Estate FinanceLIHTC TransactionsFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisUnderwritingStructuring TransactionsNegotiationRisk AssessmentDue DiligenceEscrow ProcessesMicrosoft ExcelPerformance ManagementCoaching

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsDecision-MakingProfessionalism

Industry Keywords

Affordable HousingReal Estate DevelopmentInvestment CommitteeTransaction ManagementPartnership Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a pod of project management professionals
Provide direction, coaching, performance management, and professional development
Establish team priorities, delegate responsibilities, and oversee workloads
Oversee acquisition of limited partnership interests in affordable housing developments
Guide negotiation of project partnership agreements and financing documents
Oversee financial feasibility analyses and due diligence reviews
Monitor transaction timelines and coordinate with underwriting, construction, modeling, legal, and asset management teams
Serve as senior point of contact for developers, investors, and internal stakeholders
Oversee Project Acquisition Reports, investment recommendations, and risk assessments
Support Investment Committee presentations and investor due diligence
Identify and mitigate financial, legal, development, and transaction risks
Drive process improvements and strengthen team capabilities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of experience in real estate finance, development, or affordable housing transactions
Extensive experience underwriting, structuring, and overseeing complex real estate transactions, preferably in LIHTC investments
Demonstrated experience directly supervising and managing professionals, including delegation, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and professional development
Experience leading transaction teams, managing competing priorities, and overseeing multiple transactions simultaneously
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 with executive presence
Demonstrated people leadership skills
Ability to oversee multiple complex transactions and competing deadlines
Strong organizational and decision-making skills
Sound business judgment and ability to assess and mitigate transaction risk
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
Robust health and wellness program with cash rewards and health 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