CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Self-Enhancement-Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Self-Enhancement-Inc is seeking a Housing Development & Construction Project Manager in Portland, OR to lead affordable housing and homeownership projects from feasibility through occupancy. The role bridges architecture, development, and construction, translating design intent into buildable, fundable, and community-aligned outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in real estate, architecture, housing development, construction, planning, finance, or related fields, with strong coordination

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.
• Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, Planning & Pre-Construction: support feasibility, coordinate architects and engineers, review drawings, translate design concepts into scopes, schedules and budgets.
• Housing Development & Financing: assist with funding applications, coordinate regulatory compliance, track budgets and milestones.
• Construction Management: oversee construction from groundbreaking to occupancy, manage RFIs and submittals, support change management and closeout.
• Community Engagement: support meetings and prepare materials for presentations.
• Organizational Support: develop processes, track costs and schedules, document lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Reading drawings

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in Architecture

Urban Planning

Construction Management

Real Estate Development

Tools

Procore

Smartsheet

Bluebeam

Autodesk

Job description

The Housing Development & Construction Project Manager supports and leads affordable housing andhomeownership projects from early feasibility and design through construction completion andoccupancy. This role bridges architecture, development, and construction, translating design intentinto buildable, fundable, and community-aligned projects.This position works closely with architects, engineers, contractors, funders, public agencies, andcommunity stakeholders. It is ideal for a professional with a background in architecture, housingdevelopment, or construction who is ready to take responsibility across the full project lifecycle.The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in real estate, architecture, housing development,construction, planning, finance, or related fields.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, Planning & Pre-Construction• 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, andalignment 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 meetingsHousing Development & Financing• 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 phasesConstruction Management• Support and oversee construction from groundbreaking through Certificate of Occupancy• 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 documentationNote: SEI management reserves the right to amend this description at any time.Revised August 2026Community & Stakeholder Engagement• Support community engagement and neighborhood meetings• Prepare visual and written materials for community, partner, and funder presentations• Contribute to culturally responsive and community-centered development practicesOrganizational & Program Support• Support process development across design, development, and construction workflows• Conduct cost analysis, schedule tracking, and lessons-learned documentation• Contribute to the growth and maturity of the housing development prograRequired• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in architecture, housing development, construction projectmanagement, or related fields• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Real EstateDevelopment, 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• Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management toolsPreferred• Architecture licensure path experience or prior role at an architecture firm• Experience with affordable or multifamily housing• Familiarity with Portland-area permitting and planning processes• Experience with Procore, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Autodesk, or similar tools• PMP or other project management certification• Nonprofit, public-sector, or mission-driven development experienceSkills & AttributesIdeal candidates will demonstrate:• Strong attention to detail and organization• Ability to work collaboratively in team environments• Flexibility and adaptability in evolving project environments• Interest in growing into a housing development leadership role• Commitment to equitable and community-led developmen