Project Manager

Mutual Housing • Sacramento, CA

4d • $100,000 - $136,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mutual Housing California is seeking a Project Manager to lead multifamily affordable housing development projects — including a growing pipeline of factory‑built housing (FBH) and Zero Net Energy (ZNE) communities. This role manages projects from early feasibility through construction completion and permanent financing. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in mission‑driven work, enjoys complex development challenges, and values innovation in affordable housing.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to resident‑centered, permanently affordable housing.
• 2–4 years of experience in affordable housing development, finance, or community development; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing consultants, contractors, and development partners.
• Interest in innovative, sustainability‑driven development approaches (FBH, ZNE, Passive House, green building).
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with contractors, residents, public agencies, lenders, funders, and community partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear, professional writing.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, high organization, and comfort managing multiple priorities independently.
• Demonstrated financial feasibility analysis skills and familiarity with development budgets and proformas.
• Ability to work effectively in team‑based and multicultural environments.
• Commitment to green building principles and sustainable operations.
• Ability to travel within a 60‑mile radius and work occasional evenings/weekends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing or financing at least one multifamily affordable housing project or coordinating a neighborhood revitalization/housing program.
• Knowledge of ZNE, Passive House, and other green building certifications.
• Experience preparing successful grant proposals, government contracts, and loan applications.
• Ability to analyze complex legal contracts, loan documents, and regulatory policies.
• Experience maintaining strong funder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead FBH and ZNE development projects, including direct coordination with factories, general contractors, and architects.
• Oversee local government review and approval processes.
• Evaluate and recommend contractors; negotiate and manage contracts for architectural, engineering, and construction services.
• Build and maintain development budgets, financial proformas, and feasibility analyses.
• Prepare and submit funding applications (loans, grants, tax credits) and manage closings.
• Prepare billings and maintain accurate predevelopment and construction expenditure records.
• Coordinate inspections and progress payments during construction/rehab.
• Complete required reporting for financing agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Support Asset Management with building component assessments and long‑term planning.
• Engage residents and neighborhood stakeholders in acquisition/rehab design processes.
• Conduct due diligence: appraisals, inspections, title review, environmental analysis, and market studies.
• Represent Mutual Housing in community organizations as needed.
• Advance Mutual Housing’s mission through additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Employee Assistant Program: Kaiser plan fully covered for Employee and dependents; Employees do not pay anything out of pocket for full coverage for themselves and their dependents
• Optional Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection and Accident Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including 16 paid holidays which includes the week between Christmas and New Years
• 2 Floating Holidays (16 hours)
• 401K Plan with company match up to 6%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level