Real Estate Development (RED) Project Manager
Location: Various, Oregon
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Employer
DevNW is a family of three mission-driven nonprofits helping families achieve financial stability and build generational assets. Our organizations include DevNW, which connects individuals, families, and communities with financial counseling, homeownership education, affordable housing development, and neighborhood revitalization; Community LendingWorks (CDFI), which provides affordable loans to individuals, small businesses, and housing projects underserved by traditional banks; and Neighborhood Building Corporation, which builds and renovates affordable housing. Together, we work across affordable housing development, construction, and community lending to build wealth and opportunity in the communities we serve, while maintaining strong stewardship of public and private funds.
Role Summary
The RED Project Manager plays a key role in bringing affordable housing and community development projects to life across the service region. This includes affordable rental housing, Community Land Trust (CLT) homeownership developments, and neighborhood commercial projects, spanning all stages from early concept and site acquisition through design, financing, construction, and lease-up or sale. Working with internal teams and external partners including lenders, public agencies, consultants, and contractors, you will help coordinate complex development processes and keep projects moving forward.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate affordable housing and community development projects from concept through completion
- Support site acquisition, feasibility analysis, and due diligence
- Track project budgets, schedules, and contracts under senior staff supervision
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners throughout the project lifecycle
- Prepare funding applications and manage compliance requirements
- Track project milestones and maintain organized documentation
- Support land-use approvals, permitting, and regulatory processes
- Assist with construction oversight and project close-out
- Coordinate project handoff to internal teams
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience in real estate development or project management
- Experience coordinating with public agencies, consultants, and community partners
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Technical expertise in project budgeting, scheduling, and financial tracking
- Technical expertise in land-use, permitting, and development processes
- Technical expertise in project documentation and compliance tracking
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Independent problem-solving and follow-through
- Ability to safely operate a company vehicle; clean driving record and eligibility for coverage under the company's auto insurance policy
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on affordable housing or community development projects
- Related education or training in real estate, construction management, planning, finance, or a related field
- Affordable housing finance tools (e.g., LIFT, LIHTC, HOME, CDBG)
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 11 paid holidays, and paid vacation, sick, and other leave. Hybrid work model balances flexibility with meaningful in-person collaboration across four regional offices.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience makes you the best candidate for this position through this posting or via email to contactHR@devnw.org. Priority will be given to applications received by March 30, 2025.