Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Development Assistant Project Manager
Job Type
Full-time
Description

About Blue Sky Communities

Blue Sky Communities is a mission-driven affordable housing developer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Since 2012, we’ve delivered high-quality, sustainable communities serving families, seniors, and veterans across the state. We partner with nonprofits and local governments to create housing that has a lasting impact—on residents and communities alike.


The Opportunity

We’re seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the execution of affordable housing developments from post-award due diligence through construction closeout and operational turnover. This is a hands-on, growth-oriented role designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in real estate development. You’ll work closely with experienced Development Project Managers and gain exposure to the full lifecycle of complex, impactful projects.


What You’ll Do

Project Execution & Coordination

• Support projects through due diligence, design, permitting, construction, and closeout

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, attorneys, and local agencies

• Track schedules, milestones, and critical path items

• Assist with permitting, utilities, easements, and jurisdictional approvals

• Help manage design updates and consultant deliverables


Construction & Closeout

• Participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and track action items

• Support construction administration, including change orders and draw processes

• Monitor progress and flag risks related to schedule, budget, or coordination

• Assist with project closeout, punch lists, and turnover to operations

• Coordinate with Finance and Property Management during lease-up preparation


Project Controls & Documentation

• Maintain project trackers, logs, budgets, and schedules

• Organize lender, investor, and regulatory documentation

• Ensure accurate and well-maintained project files


Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a liaison between internal teams and external partners

• Coordinate meetings, agendas, and follow-ups

• Support cross-functional collaboration across Development, Finance, Construction, and Property Management


Growth & Development

This role is built as a pipeline to Project Manager. You’ll gain increasing ownership of projects while developing expertise in:

• Affordable housing development

• Financing structures and entitlements

• Permitting and construction administration

Requirements

 What We’re Looking For

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Clear communicator comfortable managing multiple stakeholders

• Proactive, self-directed, and solutions-oriented

• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Interested in long-term growth in real estate development


Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Construction, Urban Planning, or related field preferred

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite

• Interest in affordable housing or impact-driven development


Why Join Us

At Blue Sky, you won’t just be supporting projects—you’ll be helping bring meaningful communities to life. You’ll work side-by-side with experienced development leaders who are invested in your growth, gaining real exposure to every phase of the development lifecycle. This is a place where your career can accelerate quickly, your contributions are visible, and your work directly impacts Florida’s affordable housing landscape. If you’re looking for a role that combines hands-on experience, mentorship, and purpose-driven work, this is it.