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.

MD Consulting

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