About Santa Clara County Housing Authority
As one of the largest providers of affordable housing in the Bay Area and a designated Moving To Work (MTW) agency, the award-winning Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking talented individuals looking to make a difference in Silicon Valley. SCCHA is an independent local government agency that administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for approximately 19,000 households and manages more than 2,000 units of affordable housing in Santa Clara County.
If you are looking to help solve one of the most significant problems in the Bay Area and want to be part of a collaborative, innovative organization dedicated to building a better Silicon Valley, then apply today!
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, retirement, educational tuition reimbursement, and more. In addition, we operate on a 9/80 work schedule where employees have a paid day off every other Friday. (Monday through Thursday is a nine (9) hour day and the Friday that is worked is an eight (8) hour day).
Description
We are hiring Project Managers to join our Real Estate Development Team
Opening Date: March 23, 2026
Closing Date: Ongoing Recruitment Until Filled
First Applicant Review: April 3, 2026
Assistant Project Manager, Real Estate Development: $100,485 - $135,660 Annual DOQ
Project Manager, Real Estate Development: $128,883 - $172,716 Annual DOQ
Senior Project Manager, Real Estate Development: $141,912 - $190,176 Annual DOQ
After training period, hybrid work schedule of 2-3 days minimum per week in office (Downtown San Jose)
9/80 Work Schedule with alternating Fridays off
The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county’s largest provider of affordable housing, helping make rental housing safe and affordable for approximately 43,000 low-income residents.
SCCHA’s Real Estate Development Division is a mission-oriented, dynamic, and collaborative team, working closely together to creatively develop new affordable housing as well as preserve existing assets in service of the tenants and communities we serve. By embedding the innovative spirit of the Silicon Valley into our agency’s culture, we are elevating our efforts to address the affordable housing shortage in Santa Clara County. We prioritize housing developments for extremely low-income individuals and families that embrace residents’ lived experiences. Our resident-centered approach leverages our real estate capacity, talented staff, and community partnerships.
How You Will Make an Impact:
We are looking for a dynamic individual who will be a part of the real estate department and help us develop a pipeline of over 20 projects and =1500 units of affordable housing. We are looking for creative problem-solving team players, who enjoy the challenge of a variety of projects ranging from new construction multi-family housing to the renovation and rehabilitation of existing structures to the repurposing of commercial properties and master planning for affordable housing.
Best qualified candidates, depending on level (Assistant, Staff, Senior), will have a Bachelors Degree and between at least one (1) to three (3) years of previous experience developing affordable housing using Federal and State funding sources, pro formas and financial model analysis, and reviewing and negotiating real estate development transactional documents. Strong problem-solving and effective communication skills to work with all cross-functional partners through the project.
To view the job announcement with details on qualifications and to apply, please click on the links below.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply today if you are interested in pursuing this opportunity and attach and submit the following with your application to best showcase your skills:
• A completed Santa Clara County Housing Authority online application and thorough responses to the supplemental question to adequately show your interest and qualifications.
• A detailed resume that highlights your related skills and experience.
Candidates must complete the Santa Clara County Housing Authority application form for this position and submit online at www.scchousingauthority.org. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Applicants are strongly encouraged to thoughtfully answer the Supplemental Question below. This is a key tool used in the evaluation to determine each applicant's qualifications for the position and if they are amongst the best and most suitably qualified candidates that will be invited to participate further in the examination and selection process.