Project Manager

Join Mutual Housing California’s Mission to Build Equitable Communities! Are you passionate about affordable housing and empowering communities? Do you believe in creating vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods where everyone can thrive? Mutual Housing California is seeking dedicated professionals to join our innovative team and advance our mission of developing, managing, and supporting sustainable affordable housing where residents are partners in creating equitable communities. Our team is our strength! When you join Mutual Housing California you will be surrounded by Property Management professionals who are an experienced force for revitalizing low‑income communities by strengthening neighborhood assets and developing community leadership. About Mutual Housing: At Mutual Housing California, we are driven by a powerful mission: to develop and manage sustainable affordable housing that strengthens neighborhood assets and empowers resident leaders. Founded with the vision of revitalizing low‑income communities, we are a locally controlled nonprofit committed to addressing historic inequities by creating high‑quality, affordable housing in safe, healthy neighborhoods. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, partnering with us to build thriving, equitable communities. We look forward to meeting you! If you’re inspired to join a mission‑driven team dedicated to affordable housing and community empowerment, we want to hear from you! Together, let’s create sustainable, affordable housing where residents and communities thrive! Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, & Employee Assistant Program: Kaiser plan fully covered for Employee and dependents; Employees do not pay anything out of pocket for full coverage for themselves and their dependents Optional Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection and Accident Insurance Generous paid time off, including 16 paid holidays which includes the week between Christmas and New Years 2 Floating Holidays (16 hours) 401K Plan with company match up to 6% Position Details Position: Project Manager Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid) Schedule: Full Time, Exempt, Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Compensation: $100,000 - $136,000 per year depending on experience Job Summary Mutual Housing California is seeking a Project Manager to lead multifamily affordable housing development projects — including a growing pipeline of factory‑built housing (FBH) and Zero Net Energy (ZNE) communities. This role manages projects from early feasibility through construction completion and permanent financing. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in mission‑driven work, enjoys complex development challenges, and values innovation in affordable housing. Responsibilities Lead FBH and ZNE development projects, including direct coordination with factories, general contractors, and architects. Oversee local government review and approval processes. Evaluate and recommend contractors; negotiate and manage contracts for architectural, engineering, and construction services. Build and maintain development budgets, financial proformas, and feasibility analyses. Prepare and submit funding applications (loans, grants, tax credits) and manage closings. Prepare billings and maintain accurate predevelopment and construction expenditure records. Coordinate inspections and progress payments during construction/rehab. Complete required reporting for financing agencies and internal stakeholders. Support Asset Management with building component assessments and long‑term planning. Engage residents and neighborhood stakeholders in acquisition/rehab design processes. Conduct due diligence: appraisals, inspections, title review, environmental analysis, and market studies. Represent Mutual Housing in community organizations as needed. Advance Mutual Housing’s mission through additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Strong commitment to resident‑centered, permanently affordable housing. 2–4 years of experience in affordable housing development, finance, or community development; Master’s degree preferred. Proven negotiation skills and experience managing consultants, contractors, and development partners. Interest in innovative, sustainability‑driven development approaches (FBH, ZNE, Passive House, green building). Ability to build collaborative relationships with contractors, residents, public agencies, lenders, funders, and community partners. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear, professional writing. Strong problem‑solving abilities, high organization, and comfort managing multiple priorities independently. Demonstrated financial feasibility analysis skills and familiarity with development budgets and proformas. Ability to work effectively in team‑based and multicultural environments. Commitment to green building principles and sustainable operations. Ability to travel within a 60‑mile radius and work occasional evenings/weekends. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing or financing at least one multifamily affordable housing project or coordinating a neighborhood revitalization/housing program. Knowledge of ZNE, Passive House, and other green building certifications. Experience preparing successful grant proposals, government contracts, and loan applications. Ability to analyze complex legal contracts, loan documents, and regulatory policies. Experience maintaining strong funder relationships. Important Notice NO CALLS FROM STAFFING AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS PLEASE #J-18808-Ljbffr