Project Development Manager Jobs in Lees Summit, MO

About Travois

Travois is committed to helping Tribal nations build homes for families and grow their economies. Our mission is to help our clients create communities where every family has a safe home and every person has a good job. We are experts in affordable housing, architecture, asset management and compliance, and economic development in Indian Country.

Travois celebrated 30 years in 2025, and we continue to grow our services and our impact. Learn more about our Mission, Vision and Values here: https://travois.com/about-us/our-story/

The Project Manager Position

The housing development team specializes in obtaining funding for Tribal nations through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program — the primary funding source for affordable housing in the United States. Project Managers are responsible for managing a portfolio of LIHTC clients, ensuring the successful financing and development of affordable housing projects in Tribal communities.

Another key component of the role is to collaborate with investor partners to facilitate the purchase of the tribal developer's LIHTC allocation. Project Managers lead the closing process between tribal developers, equity investors, attorneys, architects, and other stakeholders so that the project can achieve financial closing and construct quality, affordable housing in Tribal communities. Project Managers work closely with internal teams and external partners on rewarding, fast-paced, and challenging projects with strict deadlines.

We are looking for candidates with a deep interest in supporting affordable housing in Tribal communities but no specific experience is required. Travois provides extensive technical training. The ideal candidate is comfortable speaking in front of Tribal Councils and other partner organizations, be comfortable in highly detailed work, and has experience managing complex projects. Strong customer service and communication are critical for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Tribal governments and Tribal housing authorities to define project goals and prepare and submit applications for affordable housing development.
• Manage client, investor, and other stakeholder relations throughout the application and financial closing processes, including coordinating meetings, drafting and collecting documents, and conducting site visits as needed.
• Research and identify funding opportunities for housing clients, including LIHTC and other relevant programs offered by State Housing Agencies, federal agencies, and the Federal Home Loan Bank system.
• Develop expertise in Section 42 of the IRS code and the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, professional deliverables are completed on time.
• Independently manage assigned tasks while providing regular updates to the Director of Housing Development on project status, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare and submit completed applications for final review and approval by the Director of Housing Development before submission to the allocating agency.
• Collaborate with Travois Architecture and Travois Asset Management to achieve project milestones after financial closing including, but not limited to, LIHTC and grant financial workbooks, grant disbursements, and other tasks as assigned.
• Develop relationships with existing and potential clients in assigned regions to ensure a continuous lineup of projects to maximize available LIHTC and other funding programs.
• Collaborate with members of other departments such as Asset Management, Architecture, New Markets, and Business Development to share details on current projects, develop new projects, and strengthen Tribal client relationships.
• Present at conferences and before Tribal councils and housing boards on funding opportunities and project development in Tribal communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field. Relevant degrees include, but are not limited to, Finance, Public Administration, Law, Business, History, and Planning.

Project Management:

• Strong planning and project management skills, including effective time management, multi-tasking, organization, problem-solving, and effective collaboration with multiple parties.

Communication:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to grasp highly technical subject matter and translate that knowledge into both big-picture and detail-oriented perspectives.
• Competence in preparing and delivering effective presentations to both small and large groups with varying levels of technical understanding.

Customer Service and Initiative:

• Strong individual initiative and commitment to excellence.
• Competitive spirit with an enthusiasm to complete the day-to-day tasks that meet our clients' goals and objectives.
• Exceptional client service and relationship management skills
• Passion for continuously improving the Affordable Housing Team's quality and services, with a strong desire for ongoing learning and growth.

Travel requirements:

• Approximately 25% travel is expected (typically averages 1 trip per month, although this could vary), consisting of marketing trips, client visits, and industry conferences.
• Travel may be required on short notice, but generally, trips will be planned in advance.

General requirements:

• Must have the ability to problem solve and think independently.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective ongoing relationships.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Professional integrity and sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Internet applications, Salesforce, Asana, Prezi, and/or related software.

What Travois Offers

As a Certified B Corporation, supporting our employees as whole individuals is an important part of our company's mission. We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff.

Benefits for employees of Travois include competitive paid time off, holidays, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability), retirement contributions, professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, onsite childcare, PTO bonuses, and more.

Travois is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

This search is being conducted by Valliant Consulting Group. If you require reasonable accommodations, please reach out to us at staffing@valliant.com and we will be happy to work with you.