CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
About The Position
The Housing Development & Construction Project Manager supports and leads affordable housing and homeownership projects from early feasibility and design through construction completion and occupancy. The role bridges architecture, development, and construction, translating design intent into buildable, fundable, and community-aligned projects. The position works closely with architects, engineers, contractors, funders, public agencies, and community stakeholders, and is suited to a professional with a background in architecture, housing development, or construction who is ready to take responsibility across the full project lifecycle. The role supports design and pre-construction, housing development and financing, construction management, community and stakeholder engagement, and organizational and program support. It contributes to culturally responsive, community-centered development and to the growth and maturity of the housing development program. SEI management reserves the right to amend the description at any time. Revised August 2026.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of progressive experience in architecture, housing development, construction project management, or related fields.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or equivalent experience.
- Experience advancing projects from design through construction or occupancy.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and civil drawings.
- Working understanding of construction schedules, budgets, and coordination processes.
- Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
- Strong attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to work collaboratively in team environments.
- Flexibility and adaptability in evolving project environments.
- Interest in growing into a housing development leadership role.
- Commitment to equitable and community-led development.
Nice To Haves
- Architecture licensure path experience or prior role at an architecture firm.
- Experience with affordable or multifamily housing.
- Familiarity with Portland-area permitting and planning processes.
- Experience with Procore, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Autodesk, or similar tools.
- PMP or other project management certification.
- Nonprofit, public-sector, or mission-driven development experience.
Responsibilities
- Support projects from feasibility and conceptual design through permitting and construction start.
- Coordinate architects, civil engineers, and technical consultants to advance designs.
- Review drawings and specifications for constructability, code compliance, cost control, and alignment with project goals.
- Translate design concepts into scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- Coordinate entitlement, land use, and building permit processes.
- Lead or support value engineering and design coordination meetings.
- Assist with preparation and coordination of affordable housing funding applications.
- Support financing documentation, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance.
- Track development budgets, funding requirements, and project milestones.
- Maintain organized documentation across design, financing, and construction phases.
- Support and oversee construction from groundbreaking through Certificate of Occupancy.
- Monitor construction progress, budgets, and schedules.
- Coordinate RFIs, submittals, and drawing clarifications between architects and contractors.
- Support resolution of field issues while maintaining design intent.
- Assist with contractor oversight, change management, and closeout documentation.
- Support community engagement and neighborhood meetings.
- Prepare visual and written materials for community, partner, and funder presentations.
- Contribute to culturally responsive and community-centered development practices.
- Support process development across design, development, and construction workflows.
- Conduct cost analysis, schedule tracking, and lessons-learned documentation.
- Contribute to the growth and maturity of the housing development program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
