Associate Project Manager at Trellis – Phoenix, Arizona
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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.
Optional Add-Ins That Strengthen the OfferPerformance-Based Incentives
- 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
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States region.