Senior Project Manager, Real Estate Development

Wesley Housing

Real Estate Development Project Manager at Wesley Housing managing affordable housing projects throughout Virginia. Overseeing development processes, feasibility analyses, and stakeholder relationships for project success.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all phases of the affordable housing development process, including feasibility, acquisition, due diligence, financing, entitlement, design, permitting, construction, closeout, lease-up, and stabilization.
Conduct project feasibility assessments and develop recommendations regarding financing strategies, market conditions, operational performance, physical viability, and organizational fit.
Identify, evaluate, and pursue new development opportunities, including responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and other competitive procurement opportunities.
Cultivate relationships with local governments, housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, faith-based institutions, and other potential partners to identify and advance affordable housing development opportunities throughout Virginia.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in real estate, urban planning, architecture, engineering, business, finance, public administration, or a related field required.
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing development, real estate finance, construction, or project management.
Experience with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is required.
Knowledge of affordable housing financing sources, including tax credits, public subsidies, conventional debt, and public-private partnerships is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong financial analysis, organizational, project management, negotiation, oral communication, and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Cell phone stipend
Retirement plan with company match

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Hard Skills & Tools

Feasibility AssessmentFinancing StrategiesMarket Conditions AnalysisOperational Performance EvaluationConstruction Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsOral CommunicationWritten Communication