Senior Project Manager

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our affordable housing development team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from inception to completion and a deep familiarity with LIHTC. This role requires the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities, drive projects forward, and think strategically.

Key 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 while collaborating with development leadership
• Evaluate project feasibility and financial performance, developing and maintaining financial models, development budgets, cash flow projections, and project schedules throughout the development lifecycle
• Develop and execute financing strategies utilizing LIHTC and other private, federal, state, and local funding sources
• Manage the entitlement, design, and predevelopment process, coordinating zoning and land-use approvals, community engagement, design teams, and public agency requirements
• Oversee construction through completion, monitoring budget, schedule, quality, consultant and contractor performance, funding requirements, and project closeout
• Select, negotiate with, and manage external partners, including architects, consultants, contractors, lenders, equity investors, and other development-related vendors.
• Communicate proactively across the organization, identifying risks and challenges early, maintaining alignment with leadership, and adapting communication effectively to different internal and external audiences

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 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, etc.), and repeated experience bringing projects through various portions of the process
• 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 simultaneously
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with financial, construction, or project development emphasis, or related major field preferred

We offer a competitive compensation package, along with a comprehensive benefits program that includes health insurance, retirement plan, and opportunities for professional development