Project Manager, Real Estate Development

Abode•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Abode Housing Development (AHD) is seeking a Project Manager to oversee teams and projects, specializing in affordable housing and homelessness needs in the Bay Area. The Project Manager - Real Estate Development in San Francisco will lead the development of multi-family affordable and supportive housing projects for various low-income households. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of all development phases, including design, entitlements, financing, construction, lease-up, and transition to operations. Familiarity with real estate law and finance is essential, as the Project Manager will be a key decision-maker responsible for identifying and managing risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, Urban Studies, Planning, Architecture, Finance, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of real estate and affordable housing finance, including financial analysis.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction-related project management.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in affordable housing development.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to proactively create and improve processes.
Outstanding communication skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence and cultural humility.
Proven record of building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within teams.
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; integrity; respect for confidentiality; and sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to quickly grasp and synthesize new concepts.
Use of a personal vehicle required, along with proof of a valid and current California driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a clean DMV record.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of real-estate law.
Knowledge of California and Federal State affordable housing programs.
Experience in securing entitlements, zoning/planning approval, building permits.

Responsibilities

Draft and compile funding applications to private and government sources, including financial projections and narratives.
Research and report on regulatory requirements for affordable housing development and rehabilitation projects.
Lead due diligence studies, review findings, and make recommendations to mitigate risk.
Independently lead escrow closings, coordinating with lenders, investors, and consultants.
Complete draw requests and pay applications for project funding sources.
Assist with project accounting responsibilities, including expense coding and invoice review.
Manage all payment approvals and timelines.
Manage lender and funder requirements during construction, and process pay applications and disbursements.
Track project deliverables and changes to scope, budget, and schedule.
Attend construction meetings and synthesize information to communicate project status.
Monitor and prepare progress summaries of development activities for management.
Coordinate development activities with community stakeholders, development partners, and design professionals.
Organize community engagement events to solicit community input.
Manage vendor and consultant teams, holding them accountable for deliverables.
Present and negotiate competitive proposals for services and coordinate scopes of work.
Draft responses to Requests for Proposals; analyze and recommend contractor bids; monitor progress; and process invoices for rehabilitation projects.
Perform financial analysis and feasibility studies of new housing development sites.
Prepare correspondence and drafts (external and internal), including memos, letters, reports, presentations, agendas, meeting materials, and minutes.
Organize project collateral, files, and electronic data.
Scan and file all project-related documents in the appropriate project folders.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 annually DOE
19 days of PTO
12 paid Holidays per year
100% medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and agency dependent health care contribution
Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
3% retirement match/contribution
Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities
Leadership Academy Programs
All Staff Events
Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership