Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Position Summary

Edlen & Co. is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and solutions-oriented Project Manager to support complex real estate development projects from predevelopment through construction completion.

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Portland, Oregon, with an expected in-office presence several days per week to support team collaboration and project coordination with regular site visits, consultant meetings, public agency coordination, and community engagement events.

This role will play a critical part in ensuring projects are thoughtfully designed, financially viable, operationally efficient, and successfully executed in the field. The Project Manager will provide strategic input during the predevelopment phase — including reviewing and providing feedback on design packages, construction cost estimates and construction schedules—and will transition into leading construction execution through project completion.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical construction expertise, experience with multifamily and mixed‑use development, and a collaborative approach that aligns with Edlen & Co.’s mission‑driven focus on sustainability, affordability, and long‑term community impact.

• Partner with development, design, and consultant teams during project planning and predevelopment.
• Review architectural and engineering designs for constructability, cost efficiency, operational performance, and schedule impacts.
• Review and provide input on cost estimates, value engineering, procurement planning, and schedule development.
• Provide recommendations on building systems, materials, phasing, and construction methods.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Lead construction execution from notice to proceed through project closeout.
• Manage relationships with general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Review contracts.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Review and approve pay applications and change requests and update budget projections on a monthly basis.
• Attend owner, contractor, architect, and consultant meetings while maintaining clear communication and reporting.
• Review RFIs and submittals.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, permitting, and contractual requirements.
• Identify and resolve construction issues, schedule impacts, field conflicts, and project risks.
• Oversee owner‑held contracts, including geotechnical services, testing and inspections, public art, FF&E, specialty consultants, and other owner‑directed vendors.
• Coordinate utility planning and implementation, including electrical service, utility tie‑ins, telecommunications, franchise utilities, waste management, and agency coordination.
• Manage project closeout activities, including punch lists, occupancy readiness, utility turnover, warranties, and operational handoff.
• Provide monthly reports as needed.

• Support nonprofit and community partners through clear communication, technical guidance, and collaborative decision‑making.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment around project goals, budgets, schedules, risks, and key milestones.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships that support successful project outcomes and community‑centered development.

• Coordinate sustainability initiatives and high‑performance building strategies.
• Contribute to developments that create long‑term community benefit and equitable access to housing and opportunity.

• 5+ years of experience in construction management, owner’s representation, general contracting, or real estate development.
• Experience delivering multifamily, mixed‑use, affordable housing, hospitality, institutional, or commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, estimating, scheduling, project controls, and budgeting.
• Experience with predevelopment, design coordination, and consultant management.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including budgeting,…