Senior Project Manager

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Senior Project Manager, Real Estate Development for a mission-driven affordable housing development organization. This is a hybrid role based in Ventura, California. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Senior Project Manager leads complex affordable housing developments from acquisition through construction, lease-up, and stabilization. This role is responsible for structuring layered financing, managing consultant and contractor teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. The position also serves as a mentor and strategic resource within the development department, helping strengthen internal processes and long-term project planning. PERKS: Competitive salary range of $105,000-$120,000Hybrid schedule supporting flexibility and work-life balanceOpportunity to lead high-impact affordable housing developmentsCollaborative, inclusive culture with strong leadership visibilityLong-term career growth within a respected, mission-driven organization RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead multiple affordable housing developments through site control, entitlements, financing, construction, and project close-outStructure complex capital stacks, oversee financial modeling, and manage competitive public and private funding applicationsDirect consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors to maintain quality, budget, and schedule performanceRepresent projects in agency meetings, public hearings, community engagement efforts, and high-level negotiationsOversee construction administration, risk management, value engineering, and change order reviewGuide lease-up, permanent financing conversion, regulatory milestones, and transition to stabilized operations while mentoring junior staff QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive experience managing affordable housing or multifamily real estate development projects through all phasesDeep knowledge of LIHTC, public funding programs, and layered financing structuresAdvanced financial modeling and development budgeting skillsStrong leadership and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with public agencies, lenders, and community stakeholdersHighly organized, strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary range of $105,000-$120,000 depending on experienceComprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement planPaid time off and holidaysProfessional development and leadership growth opportunitiesMileage reimbursement for project-related travel ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM: Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

Created: 2026-04-02