Lead Project Manager, Affordable Housing Development

Argus Dental & Vision, Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Napa Valley Community Housing is a nonprofit focused on addressing the lack of housing available to low-income community members. The Project Manager, Affordable Housing Real Estate Development role is integral to advancing NVCH’s mission of providing high-quality, safe, and healthy affordable housing for our community.

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Development, the position will serve as the lead decision-maker and be accountable for all phases of development, including

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.
• Strong knowledge of LIHTC, TCAC/CDLAC processes, land use law, and development budgets.
• Excellent public speaking and negotiation skills; ability to manage multiple projects and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Feasibility & Acquisition: conduct pro forma analyses; evaluate opportunities; lead due diligence and negotiate acquisitions.
• Project Financing: assemble financing packages including LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, and local grants; track funder requirements.
• Entitlement & Public Approvals: lead entitlements and permitting; represent NVCH at hearings and community forums.
• Team & Construction Management: select and manage architects/engineers/GCs; oversee budgets, schedules, and draws.
• Project Oversight & Delegation: supervise Assistant Project Manager; maintain ownership of decisions and outcomes.
• Project Transition: handoff completed projects to Property/Asset Management with documentation and warranties.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: coordinate with Finance, Property Management, and Asset Management; provide updates.
• Advocacy: engage in public policy discussions and stay current on funding programs.

Skills

LIHTC knowledge

Public speaking

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate development

Job description

Napa Valley Community Housing is a nonprofit focused on addressing the lack of housing available to low-income community members. The Project Manager, Affordable Housing Real Estate Development role is integral to advancing NVCH’s mission of providing high-quality, safe, and healthy affordable housing for our community.

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Development, the position will serve as the lead decision-maker and be accountable for all phases of development, including