Affordable Housing Project Manager

Australia-Employment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

403B plan

Impactful projects

Collaborative environment

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Job summary

Australia-Employment is seeking an Affordable Housing Project Manager in Los Angeles to lead multifamily developments from pre-development through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality. You will coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and partners, oversee LIHTC financing and compliance, and drive projects to successful closings.

The role offers generous pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to impact communities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of affordable housing development experience.
• Experience managing LIHTC projects (ground-up or substantial rehab) a plus.
• Understanding of LIHTC financing, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with public agencies, tax credit investors, and funding partners.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Background with nonprofit or mission-driven housing organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of affordable housing developments, focusing on LIHTC projects.
• Oversee feasibility, entitlements, financing coordination, design and construction.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and reporting.
• Coordinate LIHTC applications, closings, and compliance.
• Monitor construction progress and resolve issues to stay on track.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and LIHTC compliance.
• Support acquisition and due diligence as needed.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Affordable housing development

LIHTC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field

Job description

Affordable Housing Project Manager

$90000 - $110000 per year | Los Angeles, CA | On-Site | Permanent

PM with strong affordable housing experience / Generous pay + bonus

A bit about us:

We are partnering with a well-established and growing affordable housing developer seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of multifamily developments, with a strong focus on affordable housing projects. This individual will play a key role in managing projects from pre-development through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Why join us?

• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• 403B plan
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that strengthen communities
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Competitive compensation
• Clear path for career growth within a growing development platform

and much more!

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of affordable housing developments, with a primary focus on LIHTC projects
• Oversee project feasibility, entitlements, financing coordination, design development, and construction
• Work closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and reporting requirements
• Coordinate with finance teams on LIHTC applications, closings, and compliance requirements
• Monitor construction progress and resolve issues to keep projects on track
• Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines, including local/state housing agencies and LIHTC compliance
• Support the acquisition and due diligence process as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in affordable housing development
• Proven experience managing LIHTC projects (ground-up or substantial rehab) is a plus
• Some understanding of the LIHTC financing process, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Experience working with public agencies, tax credit investors, and funding partners
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Background working with nonprofit or mission-driven housing organizations

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