Senior LIHTC Development & Funding Project Manager

LIHTC Leaders; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chavez Foundation in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex financing for affordable housing developments across the Southwest. You will own funding strategy, underwriting, and application efforts for acquisitions, construction, and permanent financing in CA, NM, AZ, and TX.

Collaborate with internal teams and external lenders to prepare proposals, update proformas and budgets, structure capital stacks (LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, soft loans, grants), and monitor reporting

Qualifications

• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in project management.
• Experience with LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, or public agency programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare funding proposals for local, state, and federal agencies, including responses to RFPs and RFQs.
• Develop and update proformas, budgets, and timelines to support funding applications.
• Prepare and submit loan packages for acquisition, development, and construction financing to relevant agencies, lenders, and investors.
• Design and structure financing for affordable housing projects, maintaining a database of key financial indicators to inform project estimates.
• Evaluate financing options (e.g., LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, soft loans, grants) and recommend optimal capital stacks.
• Create and monitor project budgets, coordinating with Construction and Accounting teams on revisions.
• Support the production of monthly and quarterly financial reports, including cost vs. budget tracking, cash flow forecasting, and variance analyses.
• Interpret financial results for leadership and project teams.
• Ensure all financial activities comply with applicable regulations, lender requirements, and reporting standards.
• Assist in standardizing financial models, streamlining data-collection workflows, and documenting best practices.

Skills

LIHTC knowledge

Tax-exempt bonds

Project management

Financial analysis

Strong communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling software

Job description

Chavez Foundation in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex financing for affordable housing developments across the Southwest. You will own funding strategy, underwriting, and application efforts for acquisitions, construction, and permanent financing in CA, NM, AZ, and TX.

Collaborate with internal teams and external lenders to prepare proposals, update proformas and budgets, structure capital stacks (LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, soft loans, grants), and monitor reporting