Affordable Housing Project Manager

Title: Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Housing Development
Organization: Affordable Housing Associates, Berkeley, CA

Affordable Housing Associates, one of the Bay Area’s fastest growing and innovative nonprofit affordable housing developers, is looking for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join our real estate development team. AHA is a 15-year old organization that has developed over 600 apartments throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Current projects under construction include the first new mid-rise affordable housing building in downtown Oakland; an affordable rental co-housing project in Sebastopol, CA; and Carmen Avenue Apartments, the “greenest” affordable housing development in Alameda County. Our developments serve families, seniors, people with disabilities, and other special needs groups.

AHA is looking for a talented professional to join our team. AHA Project Managers or Senior Project Managers can expect to manage three or four housing and mixed-use developments at a time, from acquisition through construction and post-occupancy. Project Managers oversee all aspects of the development process - from funding, to receiving planning entitlements, to working with AHA’s Construction and Design Manager on architecture and construction, to working with property management to ensure long-term success of the building. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills and knowledge of real estate finance. An ability to work independently and as well as to participate in and manage a team of other professionals is essential.

The Project Manager position requires at least 2-4 years of affordable housing development experience, and knowledge of local, state, and federal housing finance programs, including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, Redevelopment financing, and Tax Exempt Bonds. A Master’s Degree in a development-related field, such as Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business/Real Estate, or Public Policy is preferred, and may be substituted for one year of experience.

The Senior Project Manager position requires 5 years of affordable housing development experience. A Masters Degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to jobs@ahainc.org. For a full job description, please visit our website at www.ahainc.org