Senior Project Manager, Real Estate Development

Abode • San Francisco, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Abode Housing Development (AHD) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee teams and projects, specializing in affordable housing and homelessness needs in the Bay Area. The role involves leading the development of multi-family affordable and supportive housing projects for various low-income households. This position 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 risk identification and management.

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.
• Knowledge of real-estate law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to proactively create and improve processes.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within teams.
• Use of a personal vehicle required.
• Proof of a valid and current California driver’s license.
• Current auto insurance.
• A clean DMV record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with all phases of the development process, including design, entitlements, financing, construction, lease-up and transition to operations.
• Knowledge of real estate law and finance are required.
• Strong knowledge of real estate law (strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated interest and experience in affordable housing and/or social justice.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in affordable housing development (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction-related project management.
• Knowledge of California and Federal State affordable housing programs.

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 and report findings with 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, 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.
• Communicate project status to internal and external partners.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Annual performance based bonus program with a maximum cap of $12,000/year.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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