Interim Project Manager (INTERNAL ONLY)
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Join Mutual Housing California’s Mission to Build Equitable Communities!
Are you passionate about affordable housing and empowering communities? Do you believe in creating vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods where everyone can thrive? Mutual Housing California is seeking dedicated professionals to join our innovative team and advance our mission of developing, managing, and supporting sustainable affordable housing where residents are partners in creating equitable communities.
Our team is our strength!
When you join Mutual Housing California you will be surrounded by Property Management professionals who are an experienced force for revitalizing low-income communities by strengthening neighborhood assets and developing community leadership.
About Mutual Housing
At Mutual Housing California, we are driven by a powerful mission: to develop and manage sustainable affordable housing that strengthens neighborhood assets and empowers resident leaders. Founded with the vision of revitalizing low-income communities, we are a locally controlled nonprofit committed to addressing historic inequities by creating high-quality, affordable housing in safe, healthy neighborhoods. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, partnering with us to build thriving, equitable communities.
We look forward to meeting you!
If you’re inspired to join a mission-driven team dedicated to affordable housing and community empowerment, we want to hear from you!
Together, let’s create sustainable, affordable housing where residents and communities thrive!
OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE IS TOP TIER:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Employee Assistant Program: Kaiser plan fully covered for Employee and dependents; Employees do not pay anything out of pocket for full coverage for themselves and their dependents
• Optional Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection and Accident Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including 16 paid holidays which includes the week between Christmas and New Years
• 2 Floating Holidays (16 hours)
• 401K Plan with company match up to 6%
Position: Project Manager
Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)
Schedule: Full Time, Exempt, Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $80,000 - $92,000 per year depending on experience
Job Summary:
Mutual Housing California is seeking an Interim Project Manager to support our multifamily affordable housing development pipeline — including a robust portfolio of factory built housing (FBH) and Zero Net Energy (ZNE) projects. This role manages development from early feasibility through construction completion and permanent financing, ensuring projects advance our mission of providing resident centered, permanently affordable homes.
Responsibilities:
• Lead innovative FBH and ZNE development projects, coordinating directly with factories, general contractors, and architects.
• Oversee local government review and approval processes for assigned developments.
• Evaluate and recommend contractors; negotiate and manage contracts for architectural, engineering, and construction services.
• Build and maintain development and rehabilitation budgets, financial proformas, and feasibility analyses.
• Prepare and submit funding applications (loans, grants, tax credits) and manage closings with lenders and funders.
• Prepare billings and maintain accurate predevelopment and construction expenditure records.
• Coordinate inspections and manage progress payments during construction and rehabilitation.
• Complete required reporting for financing agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Support Asset Management with building component assessments and long term planning.
• Engage residents and neighborhood stakeholders in acquisition/rehab design processes.
• Conduct due diligence: appraisals, inspections, title review, environmental analysis, and market studies.
• Represent Mutual Housing in community organizations as needed.
• Contribute to Mutual Housing’s mission through additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Commitment to resident centered, permanently affordable housing
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex development processes
• Interest in innovative strategies including FBH, ZNE, Passive House, and green building practices
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with contractors, residents, public agencies, lenders, funders, and community partners
• Clear, professional writing and strong verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities independently, and skilled at proactive problem solving
• Demonstrated financial feasibility analysis experience
• Ability to work effectively in team based and multicultural environments
• Commitment to sustainability and green building principles
• Ability to travel within a 60 mile radius and work occasional evenings/weekends
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred
• 2–4 years of experience in affordable housing, finance, or community development
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience developing or financing a multifamily affordable housing project, or coordinating a neighborhood revitalization/housing program
• Knowledge of ZNE, Passive House, and other green building certifications
• Experience preparing grant proposals, government contracts, or loan applications
• Ability to analyze legal contracts, loan documents, and regulatory policies
• Experience maintaining strong relationships with funders
**NO CALLS FROM STAFFING AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS PLEASE**
Requirements: