Associate Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager, Real Estate Development
Trellis | Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type: Full-time, exempt

Trellis is a mission-driven nonprofit housing organization dedicated to expanding access to safe, affordable housing. We are seeking a Project Manager to support our real estate development team by managing assigned housing projects through construction and close-out.

This role operates at the project level , supporting the Director of Real Estate Development, who leads program strategy, portfolio planning, and funding. The Project Manager focuses on execution, coordination, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day coordination of assigned development projects
• Track schedules, budgets, and construction progress
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and inspectors
• Conduct site visits and support inspections and close-out
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting
• Escalate risks or deviations to the Director as appropriate

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of residential construction, rehab, or housing project experience
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with permitting and inspection processes
• Affordable housing or publicly funded project experience a plus

Compensation Philosophy
This role is intentionally structured as a project-level execution position. Candidates seeking director-level authority or compensation may not find this role to be the right fit at this time.

Trellis values transparency, collaboration, and long-term commitment to housing equity. We encourage candidates who are motivated by mission, teamwork, and professional growth to apply.

• Annual bonus potential tied to project milestones, schedule adherence, and budget performance
• Discretionary and mission-aligned, not entitlement-based

• Support for relevant certifications or training (e.g., PMP, construction management, affordable housing finance)
• Conference or industry event attendance

• Exposure to larger or more complex projects over time
• Opportunity to advance into Senior PM or Director roles as organizational needs and performance align

• Mission-driven, collaborative culture
• Direct impact on housing stability and community outcomes
• Strong partnership model with experienced general contractor teams