Senior Project Manager II
Breaking GroundNew York, New York, United States
Posted February 2, 2026
135000 - 140000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Breaking Ground is a Cameroonian development organization that empowers local communities to initiate sustainable projects through seed funding, capacity building, and targeted programs. By partnering with villages, the organization delivers seed grants, agricultural training for coffee, cocoa, and palm oil producers, and a Women’s Entrepreneurial Program that equips women with business skills and confidence. Its unique approach blends grassroots partnership, microfinance, and sports‑based empowerment to accelerate income generation and community resilience. Breaking Ground’s model ensures that beneficiaries can finance their own initiatives, fostering long‑term self‑reliance and inclusive growth.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager II to join our Real Estate Development team. The successful candidate will work on planning, financing, construction and conversion of supportive and affordable housing projects at Breaking Ground. They will analyze existing developments, identify new opportunities, and prepare funding applications and project due diligence.
Requirements
- Analyze existing developments within the existing Breaking Ground portfolio and identify opportunities for repositioning and/or recapitalization
- Work collaboratively with members of the Real Estate Development team to identify new affordable and supportive housing development opportunities to pursue
- Prepare and coordinate funding applications, grant requests, and RFP submissions
- Coordinate and review project due diligence during the pre-development process
- Represent Breaking Ground in person and various government funder closing calls
- Prepare and submit construction requisitions, prepare check request vouchers, and work independently with other departments to ensure the successful planning and implementation of real estate projects
- Undertake site visits to perform due diligence work and coordinate consultant access
- Monitor and report on project progress for Real Estate Development team
- Perform other duties as assigned
