Impact Project Manager, Affordable Housing Development

Argus Dental & Vision, Inc; California; On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Napa Valley Community Housing (NVCH) is seeking a Project Manager, Affordable Housing Development in Napa, CA. This full-time role leads all phases of development, from feasibility and financing to entitlement, construction oversight, and transition to asset management.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Development, you will manage budgets, schedules, consultants, and funding applications, ensuring compliance and success across multiple projects. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in real estate development, urban planning, architecture, finance, construction management.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in affordable housing or residential real estate development, including financing, entitlement, and construction phases.
• Working knowledge of LIHTC, TCAC/CDLAC processes, land use law, and construction documentation; ability to read and manage complex pro formas and development budgets.

Responsibilities

• Feasibility & Acquisition: conduct financial pro forma analyses and site studies; support negotiation of purchase agreements; lead due diligence on sites.
• Project Financing: assemble financing packages (LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, local grants); prepare funding applications; monitor funder compliance.
• Entitlement & Public Approvals: lead entitlement and permitting; represent NVCH at hearings and meetings.
• Team & Construction Management: select and manage architects, engineers, general contractors; oversee budgets, schedules, and draw processes.
• Project Oversight & Delegation: direct day-to-day work of Assistant Project Manager; delegate while owning decisions.
• Project Transition: hand off completed projects to Property Management and Asset Management; ensure documentation and readiness for lease-up.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: coordinate with Finance, Property Management, and Asset Management; provide status updates.

Skills

LIHTC knowledge

Public speaking

Negotiation

Project management

Budget management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate development or related field

Tools

Pro formas

Job description

Napa Valley Community Housing (NVCH) is seeking a Project Manager, Affordable Housing Development in Napa, CA. This full-time role leads all phases of development, from feasibility and financing to entitlement, construction oversight, and transition to asset management.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Development, you will manage budgets, schedules, consultants, and funding applications, ensuring compliance and success across multiple projects. Equal opportunity employer.