Nonprofit Seeking Project Manager in Affordable Housing

Job Description

Job Description

About FFAH
The Foundation for Affordable Housing is a 501c3 nonprofit affordable housing developer committed to creating high-quality, affordable homes across the Western United States. We develop, finance, and manage apartment communities that serve low- and moderate-income families and seniors. Our work spans predevelopment through construction close-out, and we partner with municipalities, housing authorities, investors, and lenders to bring complex deals to life.

Position Overview
The Project Manager supports FFAH's Land Development team in managing affordable housing projects from site acquisition through construction completion. This is an in-office role based in Bend, Oregon. The right candidate brings solid project management fundamentals - ideally in construction or real estate development - and the organizational discipline to track multiple active deals simultaneously in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Management
  Manage assigned projects across predevelopment, entitlement, financing, and construction phases
  Coordinate with architects, engineers, general contractors, and third-party consultants to keep projects on schedule and within budget
  Maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and deliverable trackers; identify risks early and drive resolution
  Prepare and distribute project meeting agendas, minutes, and status updates
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  Finance & Closing Support
  Support preparation of funding applications and financing packages for affordable housing projects
  Coordinate construction and permanent loan closings with legal counsel, lenders, investors, and public agency partners
  Assist with draw management, budget tracking, and lender/investor reporting during construction
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  Entitlement & Regulatory Coordination
  Navigate local land use and permitting processes; coordinate with city and county planning staff
  Track compliance with regulatory agreements, funding commitments, and development timelines
  Monitor agency milestones and assist with reporting requirements to state and federal housing agencies
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  Stakeholder & Partner Coordination
  Coordinate across FFAH's internal teams - legal, finance, compliance, and asset management - on deal-specific needs
  Maintain professional relationships with city/county partners, housing authorities, and community stakeholders
  Represent FFAH in external meetings, partner calls, and project-related correspondence
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  Qualifications
  Required
  2–5 years of experience in construction project management, real estate development, or a closely related field
  Strong organizational skills - able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
  Clear, professional written and verbal communication
  Comfortable working in an external-facing role with partners, agencies, and consultants
  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  Preferred (not required)
  Experience with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) or HUD programs
  Background in affordable housing development or nonprofit real estate
  Familiarity with Oregon or multi-state entitlement and permitting processes
  Experience with project tracking tools or development management software
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  Compensation & Benefits
  100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  401(k) with company contribution
  Company cell phone plan
  Daily office lunch (Bend office)
  Welcome merch package
  Collaborative, mission-driven work environment

Foundation for Affordable Housing is an equal opportunity employer.