Senior Project Manager - Housing & Community Development (Hybrid)

Harris & Associates; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

ESOP

401K Match

PTO & holidays

Health & Well-Being Allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hybrid/remote work plans

Paid Leave Programs

Job summary

Harris & Associates is seeking a Senior Project Manager to grow our Community Development + Housing team in California. The role requires leadership of complex projects, client relationship management, and a drive for business development while mentoring staff.

The successful candidate will lead projects from initiation to completion, oversee budgets and schedules, and coordinate with municipal clients, elected officials, and planning bodies, leveraging deep technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Economics, Business, Real Estate, Housing, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in community development and housing consulting, including leadership of complex projects.
• Ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and teams with accountability for outcomes.
• Strong executive-level communication, with ability to present to senior staff and elected officials.
• Advanced analytical and writing skills; proficient in report development.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Commitment to client service with a proactive, collaborative leadership style.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within California.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of complex projects from initiation through completion, with full accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Serve as the primary client relationship manager, fostering trust, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring clear communication and follow-through.
• Shape project strategy and recommend innovative, practical approaches to achieve client objectives.
• Direct, review, and approve all project deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high professional standards.
• Lead client meetings and public outreach and engagement efforts, including presentations to elected officials, planning commissions, city councils, governing boards, and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to firm growth through strategic business development activities, including client relationship development, proposal leadership, interview participation, and conference attendance.
• Manage and lead housing development and financial advisory services, including affordable housing underwriting, financial feasibility analysis, and the preparation and negotiation of development agreements.
• Contribute to the preparation of Housing Elements, other General Plan Elements, and related policy and planning efforts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff, fostering professional growth and maintaining a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Analytical writing

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Travel within California

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Real Estate, Housing, or related field

Advanced degree in Economics, Business, Real Estate, Housing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harris & Associates is seeking a Senior Project Manager to grow our Community Development + Housing team in California. The role requires leadership of complex projects, client relationship management, and a drive for business development while mentoring staff.

The successful candidate will lead projects from initiation to completion, oversee budgets and schedules, and coordinate with municipal clients, elected officials, and planning bodies, leveraging deep technical expertise.