Assistant Project Manager I

Posted: Aug 4, 2026

Assistant Project Manager I

Mercy Housing California - Los Angeles, CA

business_center

Full-time

Salary: $30.00 - $33.17 Hourly

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

Housing Development

Description

Mission Values: At Mercy Housing we believe that business and mission are not competing values. Employees are expected to contribute to a mission and values centered culture. Employees are expected to articulate and incorporate the mission and core values of Respect, Justice and Mercy into their day-to-day work, as well as demonstrate commitment to issues of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are more effective when diverse groups of people, including residents, feel valued, respected, and included.

Assistant Project Manager will provide administrative and technical services and analysis to the real estate development team for new development, relocation/ community development, and rehabilitation of housing projects. This is a project-based position. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

PAY: $30.00 - 33.17/hour DOE

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

Create, compose, and prepare correspondence, including tenant/community notices, and distributes out-going correspondence via fax, mail, or e-mail, as needed.

Write and edit various materials utilizing Word and Excel, as needed. Independently manage administrative functions for division/site.

Schedule and confirm meetings, conference calls, and meeting spaces.

Attend project meetings with consultants, tenants, and other stakeholders, as needed. Take notes, ask questions, and support logistics of community meetings. Ensure that inquiries are responded to and will support research needed to appropriately answer stakeholder questions.

Assist with tenant/project files or database. Produce reports as requested. Maintain and control confidential materials.

Prepare check requests, invoicing, contracts, division plans and budgets/proformas for review by manager.

Prepare project financial analysis, narratives and prepares applications/proposals for funding.

Perform other tasks as requested to ensure the smooth functioning of the division/site and other activities. Assist with various division/site projects and supports the team. Create, track and provide follow-through

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Planning, Communications, or related field.

One (1) year of demonstrated experience in related work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in low-income housing.

**Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.**

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Planning, Some Knowledge, Communication, Intermediate, Analyzing, Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in City and Regional Planning or related field.

Experience

Required

1 year: Demonstrated experience in project management, real estate development, affordable housing.

Preferred

1 year: Experience is low income housing.

How To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.