Associate Real Estate Development Project Manager

Hacienda CDC•Portland, OR

1d•$67,500 - $73,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hacienda CDC, a trusted community development corporation that strengthens individuals and families through affordable housing, holistic services, and advocacy, is searching for a proactive Associate Real Estate Development Project Manager to grow their careers as they work daily to support our effort of developing affordable housing for those in need! When you join the Real Estate Development team at Hacienda CDC, you join a well-versed team that is dedicated to our mission and successfully and strategically seeing projects all the way through completion. Your primary tasks will be in support of the Director and Project Managers in evaluating suitability for potential building sites, soliciting proposals from contractors, vendors, and others, assisting with land use approvals, scheduling meetings, and more! The ideal candidate will be highly team-oriented and understand when to step in and lend an extra hand. They will be able to learn new financing tools and concepts quickly, be familiar with real estate development, and have a full understanding of project management techniques and concepts. They will have a desire to dive into affordable housing and understand and respect the diverse communities we serve.

Requirements

A minimum of one to two years’ experience in project management, financial analysis, or operations in real estate or a closely related field (brokerage, architecture, property/asset management, construction, urban or community planning).
A bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Architecture, Business, Finance, or related fields, OR demonstrated job experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
Familiarity with real estate development and an interest in affordable housing.
An understanding of project management concepts, including workflows, critical path timelines, and others.
Ability to quickly learn approval and entitlement processes, affordable housing finance tools (LIHTC, OAHTC, FHA, etc.), and other areas.
Tech savvy; experience working with cloud-based collaboration, analytics, project management, and presentation software.
An extreme attention to detail and accuracy, with exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly
The ability to achieve high-performance goals and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable, with a schedule that allows for occasional evening and weekend hours.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and develop and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Ability to work positively in a cohesive team and be responsive to coaching from Project Managers and the Director.
Able to display empathy, observe, and listen effectively with diverse populations.
A valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

A background in equitable development and working in a multicultural context.
The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Support the Director and Project Managers in evaluating the suitability of potential building sites, including title, environmental zoning, access, and buildability.
Assist Project Managers with land use approvals, zoning requirements, permit submittals, public hearings, and compliance with approval conditions.
Participate in weekly project coordination meetings and ensure project timelines are met.
Build and maintain strong relationships with third parties, including contractors, architects, property management, and others.
Provide support with project financing, such as grants, loans, tax credits, rental assistance contracts, and other subsidies.
Support with the preparation of applications, financing agreements, and closings. Including those for Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), state and city RFPs, and others.
Prepare requisitions and financing draw requests, submit requisitions and draws to funders, and coordinate/monitor the disbursement process.
Maintain development files and records, including management documents and filing of documents, correspondence, and other records.
Create and enter purchase orders, invoices, and monitor payables.
Assist with preparing presentations for meetings with tenants, community members, government officials, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical/Vision (HMO, PPO, HDHP options)
Dental (PPO, HMO/ortho)
Hacienda covers 90% of employee-only health premiums, 70% of family health premiums, 100% of dental
Paid Time Off (0-2 yrs/3.6 weeks, 3-4 yrs/4.6 weeks, 5-9 yrs/5.6 weeks)
10 paid holidays per year
40I(k) Plan, 2% company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
Laptop
Monthly cell phone stipend
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program