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
Description & Details:
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.
Does this sound like you? If so, we offer:
- 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.
Our ideal candidate must have:
- 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 workflows, critical path timelines, and others.
- Ability to quickly learn approval and entitlement processes, affordable housing finance tools (LIHTC, OAHTC, FHA, etc.), and other areas.
- Tech savvy; experience working with cloud-based collaboration, analytics, project management, and presentation software.
- An extreme attention to detail and accuracy, with exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly
- The ability to achieve high-performance goals and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to remain flexible and adaptable, with a schedule that allows for occasional evening and weekend hours.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and develop and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to work positively in a cohesive team and be responsive to coaching from Project Managers and the Director.
- Able to display empathy, observe, and listen effectively with diverse populations.
- A valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle.
- A background in equitable development and working in a multicultural context.
- The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. Hacienda CDC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications as described or if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform job duties.
Hacienda CDC also recognizes the excellent leadership and teamwork capabilities of those who have served our country and acknowledges their unique viewpoints. We recognize how these skills can greatly impact our organization and the communities we serve. Therefore, all veterans are welcome and encouraged to apply. Please include your military experience on your resume so that we can prioritize you.
BENEFITS:
- Medical/Vision (HMO, PPO, HDHP options)
- Dental (PPO, HMO/ortho)
- Hacienda covers 90% of employee-only health premiums, 70% of family health premiums, 100% of dental
- Paid Time Off (0-2 yrs/3.6 weeks, 3-4 yrs/4.6 weeks, 5-9 yrs/5.6 weeks)
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 40I(k) Plan, 2% company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Laptop
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
LOCATION:
Hacienda CDC headquarters are located in the Cully neighborhood, near the Portland Airport.
ABOUT HACIENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC):
Hacienda Community Development Corporation is a Latino-led organization dedicated to advancing the social and economic mobility of all communities.
Hacienda CDC was formed in 1992 to provide necessary housing and supportive services in Cully, a low-income, predominantly Latinx community. Today, we have 11 affordable housing communities with over 917 affordable housing communities in Northwestern Oregon. We embrace a holistic approach to development and serving Latinos throughout the region with programs in community economic development, homeownership, and youth and family services. Over the last 30 years, we have grown to become Oregon’s largest Latino-led, Latino-serving housing organization.
We are a group of dedicated professionals committed to quality outcomes. We also value work-life balance and self-care so that we remain strong and sustainable over the long term.
PAY:
The salary and wage range Hacienda advertises for the position means that the starting pay offered to the candidate will fall within the range posted. We recognize that each candidate brings with them a unique combination of experiences, education, skills, and abilities; therefore, the offer will be tailored to the individual.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position. If you require special assistance in completing your application, please call 504-961-6416.
HACIENDA CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.