Real Estate Development (RED) Project Manager

DevNW•Various, OR

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Create Housing Opportunities in Our Communities DevNW is seeking a Real Estate Development (RED) Project Manager to help bring impactful community development projects to life. In this role, you will support the planning and execution of affordable housing and community development projects across our service region, helping create stable homes, strengthen neighborhoods, and expand economic opportunity. About DevNW DevNW is a family of three mission-driven nonprofits helping families achieve financial stability and build generational assets. Our organizations include: DevNW: Connects individuals, families, and communities with financial counseling, homeownership education, affordable housing development, and neighborhood revitalization to build lasting economic opportunity Community LendingWorks (CDFI): Provides affordable loans to individuals, small businesses, and housing projects underserved by traditional banks Neighborhood Building Corporation: Builds and renovates affordable housing Together, we work across affordable housing development, construction, and community lending to build wealth and opportunity in the communities we serve, while maintaining strong stewardship of public and private funds. Position Overview The RED Project Manager plays a key role in bringing affordable housing and community development projects to life across our service region. This includes affordable rental housing, Community Land Trust (CLT) homeownership developments, and neighborhood commercial projects, spanning all stages from early concept and site acquisition through design, financing, construction, and lease-up or sale. Working with internal teams and external partners including lenders, public agencies, consultants, and contractors, you will help coordinate complex development processes and keep projects moving forward.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in real estate development or project management
High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
Affordable housing finance tools (e.g., LIFT, LIHTC, HOME, CDBG)
Project budgeting, scheduling, and financial tracking
Land-use, permitting, and development processes
Project documentation and compliance tracking
Strong organization and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
Independent problem-solving and follow-through
Ability to safely operate a company vehicle; clean driving record and eligibility for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on affordable housing or community development projects preferred
Related education or training in real estate, construction management, planning, finance, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate affordable housing and community development projects from concept through completion
Support site acquisition, feasibility analysis, and due diligence
Track project budgets, schedules, and contracts under senior staff supervision
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners throughout the project lifecycle
Prepare funding applications and manage compliance requirements
Track project milestones and maintain organized documentation
Support land-use approvals, permitting, and regulatory processes
Assist with construction oversight and project close-out
Coordinate project handoff to internal teams

Benefits

You’ll join a collaborative and entrepreneurial organization committed to innovation, community impact, and professional growth.
DevNW offers generous benefits, including generous employer contributions to health, dental, and vision coverage, 11 paid holidays, and paid vacation, sick, and other leave.
Our hybrid work model balances flexibility with meaningful in-person collaboration across our four regional offices.

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