Housing Development Project Manager

Reach Cdc•Portland, OR

56d•$61,090 - $114,192

About The Position

A healthy community begins at home. REACH provides quality affordable housing and opportunities for individuals, families, and communities to thrive. Job Description Title: Housing Development Project Manager Department: Housing DevelopmentFLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Director of Housing DevelopmentFlex Status: Flexible Effective: August 2025Salary Range: $61,090 - $114,192 REACH is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. REACH organization believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. All REACH staff share a commitment to anti-racism; the identification and elimination of racism by actively changing oppressive systems, structures, policies, and attitudes so that historic and future harm can be eliminated for communities of color. Position Summary:The Housing development project manager plays an integral role in securing projects that preserve the supply of affordable housing in our region. The project manager will work to rehabilitate existing REACH properties while working to increase the capacity and inclusion of marginalized, low-income people in the communities we serve. Position emphasizes finance aspects of portfolio preservation and requires a high level of skills in the area of financial project structuring.

Requirements

Provide the highest level of professional customer service
Provide leadership and collaboration with internal and external teams
Ability to work independently, make decisions quickly under deadline pressure, and tolerate risk
Ability to understand, and to seek explanation of, complex written directions from various stakeholders
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfort in presenting to diverse audiences
Ability to practice cultural humility when interacting with co-workers and clients of diverse ethnic, religious, political, and cultural backgrounds and sexual or gender identities, treating everyone with respect and dignity.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of real estate development.
Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations governing affordable housing and real estate in Oregon and Washington.
Microsoft Office software, and advanced proficiency in Excel.
Affordable housing financing tools including LIHTC, OAHTC, private and government loan products, Section 8 rental subsidy, CDBG, HOME, bond programs, AHP, grants, green energy funding, etc.
Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements of public financing sources.
Contract negotiation and management.
Insurance principles.
Methods, techniques and costs of multi-family housing design and construction.
Public engagement tools and working with communities of color and of low incomes.
Ability to: Manage multiple projects concurrently.
Manage complex and time-critical processes.
Manage various relationships to complete projects on time and on budget.
Select, contract with and manage consultants and development teams.
Structure complex financing packages and present them in standardized proformas.
Communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for real estate activities
Bachelors degree in real estate development, urban planning, business, or related field preferred.
Minimum three years of experience with affordable housing real estate development (rehab experience preferred)
Must have a valid drivers license and valid liability insurance.
Requires ability to visit construction sites, industry meetings, and conferences.
Requires use of personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

Assists Housing Development Director to define and manage real estate projects that meet strategic plan goals and carry out REACHs mission
Maintains positive working relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders
Serves as point of contact for all real estate development activities on a project
Manages real estate projects on time and on budget
Performs thorough due diligence of portfolio projects
Develops and maintains financial proformas, budgets, draw tracking and any other tools for financial management of the project
Negotiates and obtains project financing including grants, loans, tax credits, rental assistance contracts, and other subsidies
Prepares funding applications, negotiates financing agreements, coordinates closings, and manages disbursements
Selects and manages development teams (architects, general contractors, relocation consultants, attorneys, and other consultants)
Negotiates and manages all vendor and consultant contracts
Works with neighbors, local governments, and stakeholders through community engagement
Oversees land use, design review and permit process
Manages construction process, including attending construction meetings, manages change orders, reviews RFIs and submittals
Coordinates lease up with Property Management and Resident Services staff
Prepares progress reports to REACH staff and Board, financing partners, and stakeholders
Coordinates transition of completed projects to the property/asset management staff
Identify and mitigate risks
Maintains appropriate records of all real estate activities
Supports the department functions and organizational growth
Participates in industry meetings and conferences