Senior Affordable Housing Project Manager (LIHTC Expert)

Reneris; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Reneris in Walnut Creek, CA seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead affordable housing development from inception to completion, with deep LIHTC knowledge. You will drive project priorities, timelines, and critical decisions while coordinating with development leadership.

You will manage feasibility analyses, budgets, cash flow, and financing strategies, and oversee design through construction, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and funding requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in the development and construction of affordable housing.
• Thorough knowledge of the development process (acquisition, development/rehabilitation, financing, construction, risk management, underwriting).
• Demonstrated understanding of LIHTC and other affordable housing financing structures.
• Excellent professional communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and manage priorities across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead affordable housing development projects from feasibility through completion.
• Serve as the primary driver and day-to-day lead for assigned projects, independently managing priorities, timelines, deliverables, and critical decisions.
• Evaluate project feasibility and financial performance, developing and maintaining financial models, development budgets, cash flow projections, and project schedules.
• Develop and execute financing strategies utilizing LIHTC and other sources.
• Manage entitlement, design, and predevelopment processes, coordinating zoning and land-use approvals and public agency requirements.
• Oversee construction through completion, monitoring budget, schedule, quality, and vendor performance.
• Select, negotiate with, and manage external partners including architects, consultants, and lenders.
• Communicate risks and progress across the organization and align with leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Risk management

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, construction, or related field

Job description

Reneris in Walnut Creek, CA seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead affordable housing development from inception to completion, with deep LIHTC knowledge. You will drive project priorities, timelines, and critical decisions while coordinating with development leadership.

You will manage feasibility analyses, budgets, cash flow, and financing strategies, and oversee design through construction, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and funding requirements.