Project Associate

This position is based in the BRIDGE San Diego office and supports both new construction and rehabilitation projects throughout Southern California. The role is hybrid, requiring at least three assigned days per week on-site in the San Diego office during normal business hours.

About the role

This is an entry-level position that offers an excellent opportunity for a strong, self-motivated candidate to learn and progress toward a career in affordable housing development.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support to Senior Vice President of Development, Director of Development, and Development Project Managers across a range of tasks
• Assist with financial, legal, insurance, due diligence, and construction-related work tied to the development lifecycle, including transactions, loan closings, funding submissions, draw reviews, entitlements, and coordination of construction documents
• Help prepare feasibility studies and conduct research on real estate data
• Assist with preparing, formatting, and assembling responses to RFPs/RFQs for new projects and funding applications
• Support with preparing final contracts, invoice processing, and change-order tracking
• Facilitate communication and workflow between departments and team members
• Coordinate meeting logistics, events, and schedules
• Maintain organized filing systems and project documentation
• Support team in community and neighborhood meetings and other project-related events
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the development team in the San Diego office

Requirements

• Ability to manage time-sensitive tasks and juggle multiple deadlines on fast-moving projects
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Self-starter who takes initiative and exhibits good judgment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid California driver’s license
• Ability to travel independently as needed to project sites and other offsite meetings
• Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Experience

• 1–2 years in affordable housing, community development, urban planning, architecture, finance, or real estate development
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal housing finance programs
• Experience preparing presentation materials with a variety of software tools
• Strong analytical skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to move, lift, or carry items up to 25 lbs without assistance
• Ability to work in an open, semi-private workstation