Development Project Manager – Affordable Housing

Napa Valley Community Housing; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Napa Valley Community Housing is seeking a Project Manager, Development in Napa, CA to lead complex affordable housing projects from feasibility through construction. You will manage financing, entitlements, and stakeholder communications to ensure timely project delivery.

The role requires 3-5+ years in housing development, strong negotiating skills, and experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams. This nonprofit offers mission-driven work and impact on local housing stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate development, urban planning, architecture, finance, construction management, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in affordable housing or residential real estate development.
• Working knowledge of LIHTC, TCAC/CDLAC processes, land use law, and construction documentation; ability to read and manage complex pro formas and development budgets.
• Strong public speaking and negotiation skills; ability to manage multiple projects and consultants; effective delegation and mentorship of junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Feasibility & Acquisition: Conduct financial pro forma analyses and site feasibility studies; evaluate potential development opportunities; support negotiation of purchase and acquisition agreements; lead due diligence on prospective sites.
• Project Financing: Assemble layered financing packages for assigned projects, including LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, TCAC/CDLAC applications, HCD/HUD/AHP funding, and local grants; prepare and submit funding applications; track compliance with funder requirements throughout the development timeline.
• Entitlement & Public Approvals: Lead entitlement and permitting processes for assigned projects; develop and execute community acceptance strategies; represent NVCH at public hearings, planning commission meetings, and community forums.
• Team & Construction Management: Select, contract, and manage architects, engineers, general contractors, and other consultants for assigned projects; negotiate construction contracts and change orders; oversee project budgets, schedules, and monthly draw processes; resolve construction issues as they arise.
• Project Oversight & Delegation: Direct the day-to-day work of the Assistant Project Manager on assigned projects, delegating tasks such as documentation tracking, consultant coordination, and draw processing while retaining ownership of project decisions and outcomes.
• Project Transition: Manage handoff of completed projects to Property Management and Asset Management, ensuring complete documentation, warranty information, and operational readiness for lease-up and long-term stabilization.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate with Finance, Property Management, and Asset Management throughout the project lifecycle; provide regular project status updates to the Associate Director of Development.
• Advocacy: Represent NVCH in public policy discussions and affordable housing advocacy efforts; stay current on funding programs and regulatory changes affecting project feasibility.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Napa Valley Community Housing is seeking a Project Manager, Development in Napa, CA to lead complex affordable housing projects from feasibility through construction. You will manage financing, entitlements, and stakeholder communications to ensure timely project delivery.

The role requires 3-5+ years in housing development, strong negotiating skills, and experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams. This nonprofit offers mission-driven work and impact on local housing stability.