Affordable Housing Project Manager

Project Manager for two affordable housing developments responsible for guiding the project from feasibility through perm-loan conversion. Working with the Director of Development, you will review opportunities (acquisition, rehabilitation, and land for affordable housing), lead the creation of development plans with the architecture team, evaluate financial feasibility, and prepare finance plans. You will manage due diligence (surveys, environmental reports, capital needs assessments, market studies, appraisals) and supervise consultants (architects, engineers, etc.) in partnership with entitlement and design teams. With team support, you’ll manage closing pre-development, construction, and permanent financing from conventional, public, and non-profit sources (e.g., 4%/9% LIHTC, State Tax Credits, HOME, CDBG, VHHP, AHSC, PBV/HAP, private grants). You’ll drive overall project budgeting and financing, secure entitlements through public hearings, and prepare initial financing and funding applications in collaboration with the Director of Development. Partner with Asset Management to ensure lease-up targets and lead the project’s conversion from construction to permanent financing. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of LIHTC real estate development experience (with at least 1 year as primary lead), experience with full development cycle, and ability to work with cross-functional teams and external partners. Strong communication, organizational, analytical skills, and comfort with MS Office/Google Workspace are essential. The role is based in Newport Beach, CA with a hybrid work arrangement; salary range is $110,000 to $130,000 per year, contingent on background checks and travel as needed. #LI-Hybrid