Assistant Project Manager, Real Estate Development
Orange County, CA | Full-Time | On-Site (Initial)
A rapidly growing real estate development firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the execution of large-scale multifamily and affordable housing projects across Southern California.
This is a high-exposure opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and gain hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle — from site selection through construction and closeout.
This is not a coordination role. This position is designed for someone who wants to grow into a Project Manager and take ownership of deals over time.
What You’ll Actually Do
- Support the execution of multifamily and affordable housing developments from predevelopment through construction and closeout
- Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and cost tracking, including change orders and risk mitigation
- Build and maintain financial proformas in Excel and support capital stack analysis (debt, equity, tax credits, and public funding)
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and municipal agencies
- Participate in entitlement and permitting processes, including working with local jurisdictions
- Support procurement processes including RFPs, bid leveling, and contract coordination
- Track project documentation including drawings, permits, and consultant deliverables
- Monitor project progress and communicate updates internally
What You Need to Succeed
- 2–5 years of experience in real estate development, construction, or a related field
- Direct exposure to multifamily development projects (ground-up or major rehab)
- Experience working on at least 3+ projects across multiple phases
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to build or modify proformas in Excel
- Working understanding of how real estate development deals are structured
Strongly Preferred
- Exposure to affordable housing development and LIHTC or other tax credit programs
- Familiarity with California entitlements, permitting, and building codes
- Experience working with general contractors and construction teams
- Exposure to sustainability standards (LEED or similar)
Tools & Systems
- Excel (required)
- Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project or similar
Work Environment
- Full-time, on-site in Orange County for the first 3–6 months
- Transition to a hybrid schedule based on performance and project needs
- Regular job site visits
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + bonus
- Employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage (PPO plans)
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive benefits package
Who This Role Is For
- Someone early in their development career who wants real exposure to how deals are executed
- Someone comfortable working across finance, construction, and entitlements
- Someone who takes initiative and wants to grow into a Project Manager role
Who This Role Is Not For
- Candidates with only analytical or administrative experience
- Candidates without exposure to real estate development projects
- Candidates seeking fully remote roles
Why This Opportunity
This firm has an active pipeline of multifamily and affordable housing developments and offers direct access to senior leadership, real deal exposure, and a clear path toward leading projects.
