Senior Manager, Affordable Housing Consulting

Join a Mission-Driven Team Making a Difference in Affordable Housing

Quadel is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Affordable Housing Consulting to lead consulting engagements, build strong client relationships, and support the growth of our affordable housing practice. This position offers the opportunity to work with housing authorities, government agencies, and affordable housing organizations across the country while helping clients solve complex challenges and improve program performance.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, skilled project manager, and trusted advisor with deep expertise in affordable housing programs and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager is responsible for managing consulting projects, supporting business development activities, maintaining client relationships, and providing subject matter expertise in affordable housing programs. This role contributes directly to successful project execution, organizational growth, staff development, and the delivery of high-quality consulting services.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management & Business Development

• Develop and maintain professional relationships within the affordable housing industry to support client retention and generate new business opportunities.
• Partner with Directors and Business Development staff to evaluate opportunities and pursue new engagements.
• Assist in the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), unsolicited proposals, and other business development initiatives.
• Develop technical and business solutions that address client needs and procurement requirements.
• Represent Quadel at client meetings, conferences, industry events, and stakeholder engagements.

Project Management & Service Delivery

• Serve as Project Manager or Engagement Manager for consulting contracts and client engagements.
• Coordinate project teams, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing client expectations and resource requirements.
• Participate as a team member on consulting engagements led by other project managers.
• Support the preparation and administration of consultant and subcontractor agreements.
• Review project financial reports and budgets to support profitability and contractual compliance.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Provide mentorship, guidance, and developmental support to junior staff and consultants.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retaining talented team members.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify staffing needs and allocate resources effectively.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Maintain current knowledge of HUD regulations, affordable housing programs, industry trends, and best practices.
• Identify innovative solutions to address client challenges and improve program operations.
• Support the development of publications, website content, training materials, and other thought leadership initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating strategic partners, consultants, and subcontractor resources.
• Maintain consultant qualifications, resumes, capabilities statements, and resource databases.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the administration or management of public housing, Housing Choice Voucher programs, rental assistance programs, or other affordable housing initiatives; or
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, client relationships, and professional teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Experience delivering high-quality client service and developing practical solutions to complex program challenges.

Preferred

• Master's degree and eight (8) or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Three (3) or more years of project management, consulting management, or senior-level affordable housing program leadership experience.
• Experience designing and delivering training, technical assistance, consulting services, or affordable housing program operations.
• Experience supervising professional, technical, or administrative staff.
• Deep knowledge of HUD regulations and affordable housing compliance requirements.

Why Join Quadel?

• Opportunity to impact affordable housing programs nationwide.
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture.
• Meaningful client engagements and challenging projects.
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
• Ability to work alongside recognized affordable housing professionals and industry experts.

If you are passionate about affordable housing, thrive in a consulting environment, and enjoy helping organizations improve performance and achieve their mission, we encourage you to apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasionally required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
• Occasionally/required to lift/push/carry items up to 25lbs.

Quadel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Quadel complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment requirements, which may include background screening, pre-employment drug test and verification of credentials.

This job description reflects the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities.