Project Manager

@ Bridge Housing Corporation

Overview

The Project Manager at Bridge Housing Corporation manages all aspects of the development process from site acquisition and project conception through construction completion and lease-up for multiple projects. The role further ensures a smooth transition from development through occupancy into operations.

Project Inception and Feasibility

• Work under the Director of Development and collaborate with the Business Development team or Senior VP of Development.
• Evaluate potential development opportunities through due diligence including financial, market, and environmental studies.
• Maintain knowledge of debt and equity underwriting standards and local gap funding practices.
• Represent Bridge Housing with various stakeholders including lenders, investors, and city officials.
• Coordinate across divisions to secure internal approvals and compliance with project goals.

Planning Approvals / Entitlements

• Manage consultants and the process to obtain necessary planning approvals.
• Coordinate with Asset, Resident Services, and Property Management teams to address programmatic issues.
• Oversee the entitlement process including community outreach, design team management, and municipal representation.
• Collaborate as a vital asset team member with various company disciplines.
• Support marketing and lease-up phases with General Contractor and property management.

Project Design and Construction

• Manage design and construction teams for timely, cost efficient, and operationally viable developments.
• Coordinate with accounting to manage the construction draw process and maintain key relationships.
• Prepare regular progress reports tracking budgets, construction milestones, and deliverables.

Financial Management

• Create and update the project pro forma reflecting budgets and financing plans.
• Obtain financing through state and local funding application processes.
• Manage budgets and project costs throughout development.
• Secure formal budget approvals for resource allocation.
• Ensure long term financial viability with appropriate reserves and expense planning.

Quality and Team Collaboration

• Maintain Bridge Housing's design and construction standards.
• Foster respectful relationships with team members and external partners.
• Engage in special initiatives to keep Bridge Housing at the forefront of the industry.
• May supervise a Project Administrator to enhance project direction.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in real estate development, particularly affordable and multifamily housing.
• College degree with strong academic background.
• Experience in all phases of new construction development including urban and transit-oriented multifamily housing.
• Ability to manage community outreach and build support with civic leaders.
• Proven financial expertise including experience with rental and low-income housing tax credits.
• Proficiency in MS Office and a valid CA driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent degree in relevant fields (business, real estate, architecture, planning, finance).
• Knowledge of market dynamics and real estate values in Northern California.
• Experience managing multiple projects through the full development process.

Key skills/competency

• Real Estate Development
• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Design Coordination
• Team Leadership
• Community Outreach
• Strategic Planning
• Budget Management
• Regulatory Approvals
• Stakeholder Engagement