Affordable Housing Construction Project Lead

Self Enhancement, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Enhancement, Inc. is seeking a Housing Development & Construction Project Manager in Portland, OR to lead affordable housing projects from feasibility through occupancy.

You will bridge architecture, development, and construction, translating design intent into buildable, fundable, and community-aligned projects. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in real estate, architecture, housing development, or construction, with strong communication and coordination skills and proficiency in project

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in architecture, housing development, construction project management, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or equivalent experience.
• Experience advancing projects from design through construction or occupancy.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and civil drawings.
• Working understanding of construction schedules, budgets, and coordination processes.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from feasibility and conceptual design through permitting and construction start.
• Coordinate architects, civil engineers, and technical consultants to advance designs.
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability, code compliance, cost control, and alignment with project goals.
• Translate design concepts into scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate entitlement, land use, and building permit processes.
• Lead or support value engineering and design coordination meetings.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of affordable housing funding applications.
• Support financing documentation, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance.
• Track development budgets, funding requirements, and project milestones.
• Maintain organized documentation across design, financing, and construction phases.
• Monitor construction progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, and drawing clarifications between architects and contractors.
• Support resolution of field issues while maintaining design intent.
• Assist with contractor oversight, change management, and closeout documentation.
• Contribute to culturally responsive and community-centered development practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Coordination

Microsoft Office

Drawing interpretation

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

Smartsheet

Bluebeam

Autodesk

Job description

Self Enhancement, Inc. is seeking a Housing Development & Construction Project Manager in Portland, OR to lead affordable housing projects from feasibility through occupancy.

You will bridge architecture, development, and construction, translating design intent into buildable, fundable, and community-aligned projects. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in real estate, architecture, housing development, or construction, with strong communication and coordination skills and proficiency in project