Construction Project Manager

About the role

The Construction Project Manager leads affordable housing and community development projects from preconstruction through closeout, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contract negotiation, site supervision, and regulatory compliance. This role serves as the primary point of accountability for project delivery, partnering with the Real Estate Developer, Real Estate Development Analyst, Acquisition Specialist/Analyst, and Development Coordinator, along with architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and community stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Leads project delivery from award through groundbreaking, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and procurement.
• Manages the bidding process, contractor selection, and contract negotiations with architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Ensures all project budgets, schedules, and contractor selections are reviewed and approved by the Vice President Development Group prior to contract execution.
• Maintains a site visit schedule calibrated to each project’s phase and risk profile, with timely status updates to the Vice President Development Group.
• Tracks project budgets and schedules in real time, including expenditures, encumbrances, contingency usage, and variance analysis.
• Captures and coordinates with the finance team and Real Estate Development Analyst on project draws, sources and uses reconciliation, and reporting.
• Manages change orders with full documentation of rationale, cost impact, and schedule impact, escalating material variances without delay.
• Secures all required permits and ensures full compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements (ADA, Section 504, Fair Housing Act design standards), and affordable housing program requirements (LIHTC, HUD, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Build America, Buy America).
• Conducts quality assurance reviews and coordinates inspections, punch list resolution, and project closeout including final lien releases and certificates of occupancy.
• Coordinates with the Development team to align construction activities with the broader project pipeline, funding timelines, and organizational goals.
• Provides construction-related data and narratives to support funding applications, grant reporting, and board materials.
• Represents the organization with integrity in all interactions with contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required. Equivalent combination of education and directly relevant construction management experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience managing construction projects, preferably in affordable housing, multifamily, or nonprofit development.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for regular travel to project sites across Northwest’s footprint.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), LEED AP, OSHA 30-hour, or comparable construction management credential.
• Experience with LIHTC construction compliance, HUD funding sources, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, public funding sources, and community engagement is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a multistate footprint, familiarity with affordable housing rehabilitation/repositioning projects, and demonstrated success delivering projects on time and on budget.