Employment Opportunities

The New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) in Santa Fe is seeking a qualified individual for a Construction Oversight Coordinator position that will report to the Project Oversight Manager.  The position will coordinate site visits and monitoring of public and private construction projects with the review of deliverables and estimated costs.  Coordinates with project engineers (structural, mechanical, etc.) to ensure safety, quality, and timeliness of projects.  Evaluates and validates that projects meet all compliance and regulatory requirements. Support new projects in areas such as new building construction or renovation of commercial space, housing infrastructure, or other new initiatives as required.

This position reviews and provides input on budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements; tracks project costs to meet budget. Works directly with internal staff, clients, and consulting engineers to monitor and track project progress in the planning, design, and construction phases to ensure compliance with relevant program policies, rules, and regulations. Manages contracts with NMFA technical consultants by assigning tasks, authoring work to be performed, communicating expected deliverables, and approving invoices for payment.  Coordinates project construction site visits and inspections to be completed by NMFA technical consultants.  Verifies project completion and ensures all required close-out documents are properly executed and submitted prior to final construction payment approval.

NMFA is New Mexico’s partner in building economic prosperity and stronger communities. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and three to five years of project management and/or construction oversight experience. Knowledge of construction project management techniques and tools is highly desired.  Successful experience in collaborating with various engineers, such as mechanical and structural, on infrastructure projects is preferred.  Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices, along with experience seeing projects through the full life cycle from procurement to project close-out are essential.  Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the ability to attain one is strongly preferred.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of the HR Director, New Mexico Finance Authority, via email at nmccollum@nmfa.net.

The New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) in Santa Fe is seeking a qualified individual for the Senior Housing Development Lender position that will report to the Managing Director of Lending.  The position will underwrite workforce housing development projects including moderate-income multi-family housing development projects and moderate-income single-family housing development projects for eligibility, present projects for approval, and coordinate the processes leading toward loan closing.

This position will lead in structuring and underwriting loans for housing development projects recommended by the Opportunity Enterprise and Housing Development Review Board (“OE Board”).   Assist the OE Board and NMFA Board in the policies governing the selection, structuring and underwriting of workforce housing projects. Present facts and offer opinions/recommendations to the NMFA Credit Committee concerning the prospects for creditworthiness.  Evaluate and underwrite construction and permanent loan applications for housing development and related infrastructure projects by assessing such areas as current rental housing market conditions, project development team, rental income and operating expense, operational projections, and project development budget. Structure the potential loan according to industry standards and/or program requirements, as appropriate.  Present potential loans for approval to the NMFA Credit Committee, Economic Development Committee, and Board, when appropriate.  Communicate with borrowers, other project lenders, and others regarding loan status and assist with the information flow from production to underwriting, loan approval, and funding/post-disbursements.  Be a resource for borrowers, lending partners, and other industry professionals internally on workforce housing development matters through workshops, conferences, meetings, and one-on-one contacts.

NMFA is New Mexico’s partner in building economic prosperity and stronger communities. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in real estate finance, finance, or business and a minimum of six years of experience as a loan underwriter specializing in affordable and workforce housing development.   Experience with tax-exempt bonds, federal and state tax credits, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) programs such as 542 (c) Risk Sharing Insurance, Fannie Mae, Freddie MAC, and other state and federal financing tools preferred.  Strong knowledge of real estate principles and generally accepted accounting practices, principles, procedures, and regulations/laws related to governmental affordable and workforce housing programs, including for-sale and rental housing, is required.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of the HR Director, New Mexico Finance Authority, 207 Shelby St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 or via email at nmccollum@nmfa.net.

The New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) in Santa Fe is seeking a qualified Board Administrator that will report to the Board Administration Manager. This position assists with planning and coordinating Board of Directors, Committee, and Subcommittee meetings, including drafting agendas, attending meetings, taking notes, and distribution. This position also performs general administrative duties, including document preparation, meeting communications, correspondence, meeting packets and binder booklets, and expense reports. The position facilitates the needs of multiple functions and requires a person who is adaptable and resourceful with very strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail. Strong written and oral skills, solid proficiency in Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, and experience in scheduling and managing meetings via Zoom and Microsoft Teams are required.

NMFA is a government instrumentality whose mission is to be New Mexico’s partner in building economic prosperity and stronger communities. The ideal candidate will possess administrative experience in supporting a governmental agency, finance organization, or similar entity; an Associate’s degree; and at least four years of relevant experience. The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences. Experience in board administrative software (Granicus or similar) and Robert’s Rules of Order is desired. The ability to balance multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of the HR Director, New Mexico Finance Authority, 207 Shelby St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 or via email to nmccollum@nmfa.net.