CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Summary
Housing Development & Construction Project Manager who takes affordable housing and homeownership projects in Portland from feasibility and design through construction and occupancy — coordinating architects, engineers, and contractors, tracking budgets and schedules, and supporting funding applications and community engagement.
The Housing Development & Construction Project Manager supports and leads affordable housing and
homeownership projects from early feasibility and design through construction completion and
occupancy. This role bridges architecture, development, and construction, translating design intent
into buildable, fundable, and community-aligned projects.
This position works closely with architects, engineers, contractors, funders, public agencies, and
community stakeholders. It is ideal for a professional with a background in architecture, housing
development, or construction who is ready to take responsibility across the full project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in real estate, architecture, housing development,
construction, planning, finance, or related fields.
Key Responsibilities
Design, Planning & Pre-Construction
• Support projects from feasibility and conceptual design through permitting and construction start
• Coordinate architects, civil engineers, and technical consultants to advance designs
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability, code compliance, cost control, and
alignment with project goals
• Translate design concepts into scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate entitlement, land use, and building permit processes
• Lead or support value engineering and design coordination meetings
Housing Development & Financing
• Assist with preparation and coordination of affordable housing funding applications
• Support financing documentation, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance
• Track development budgets, funding requirements, and project milestones
• Maintain organized documentation across design, financing, and construction phases
Construction Management
• Support and oversee construction from groundbreaking through Certificate of Occupancy
• Monitor construction progress, budgets, and schedules
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, and drawing clarifications between architects and contractors
• Support resolution of field issues while maintaining design intent
• Assist with contractor oversight, change management, and closeout documentation
Note: SEI management reserves the right to amend this description at any time.
Revised August 2026
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
• Support community engagement and neighborhood meetings
• Prepare visual and written materials for community, partner, and funder presentations
• Contribute to culturally responsive and community-centered development practices
Organizational & Program Support
• Support process development across design, development, and construction workflows
• Conduct cost analysis, schedule tracking, and lessons-learned documentation
• Contribute to the growth and maturity of the housing development progra