Associate Real Estate Development Project Manager

ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER

Organization: Hacienda Community Development Corporation

Date Posted: December 30, 2025

Location: Portland, OR – Hybrid after training period

Position Type: Full-Time;
Exempt

Primary

Job Functions:

Project Management Support, Administrative

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s preferred, but demonstrated job experience may be acceptable.

Experience Requirements: At least 1‑2 years.

Salary Range: $67,500 – 73,000/year, depending on experience

Hacienda CDC, a trusted community development corporation that strengthens individuals and families through affordable housing, holistic services, and advocacy, is searching for a proactive Associate Real Estate Development Project Manager to grow their careers as they work daily to support our effort of developing affordable housing for those in need!

When you join the Real Estate Development team at Hacienda CDC, you join a well‑versed team that is dedicated to our mission and successfully and strategically seeing projects all the way through completion. Your primary tasks will be in support of the Director and Project Managers in evaluating suitability for potential building sites, soliciting proposals from contractors, vendors, and others, assisting with land use approvals, scheduling meetings, and more!

The ideal candidate will be highly team‑oriented and understand when to step in and lend an extra hand. They will be able to learn new financing tools and concepts quickly, be familiar with real estate development, and have a full understanding of project management techniques and concepts. They will have a desire to dive into affordable housing and understand and respect the diverse communities we serve.

• A mission focused on connecting low‑income households and communities of color to new opportunities that support housing stability, youth, families, and people on their journeys to start businesses or buy homes.
• An excellent opportunity for you to make a broad impact on our current and future affordable housing communities.
• A starting salary of $67,500 – 73,000/year (depending on experience) and a generous benefits package (see below).

• Support the Director and Project Managers in evaluating the suitability of potential building sites, including title, environmental zoning, access, and buildability.
• Assist Project Managers with land use approvals, zoning requirements, permit submittals, public hearings, and compliance with approval conditions.
• Participate in weekly project coordination meetings and ensure project timelines are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with third parties, including contractors, architects, property management, and others.
• Provide support with project financing, such as grants, loans, tax credits, rental assistance contracts, and other subsidies.
• Support with the preparation of applications, financing agreements, and closings, including those for Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), state and city RFPs, and others.
• Prepare requisitions and financing draw requests, submit requisitions and draws to funders, and coordinate/monitor the disbursement process.
• Maintain development files and records, including management documents and filing of documents, correspondence, and other records.
• Create and enter purchase orders, invoices, and monitor payables.
• Assist with preparing presentations for meetings with tenants, community members, government officials, and other stakeholders.

• A minimum of one to two years’ experience in project management, financial analysis, or operations in real estate or a closely related field (brokerage, architecture, property/asset management, construction, urban or community planning).
• A bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Architecture, Business, Finance, or related fields, OR demonstrated job experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Familiarity with real estate development and an interest in affordable housing.
• An understanding of project management concepts, including…