Diana Bustos

Assistant Project Manager Ii @Community Housingworks

San Diego, CA, US

A detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager II in the Housing Real Estate Development department, specializing in planning and implementing affordable housing projects from acquisition through construction and occupancy. I manage complex, multi-million dollar projects across California. I am dedicated to advancing affordable housing through rigorous project management and contributing to key housing advocacy and policy agendas.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesProject Lifecycle Management: Coordinate the development team (including architects, general contractors, and engineers) to manage critical paths for entitlements, planning approval, and construction permits.Financial and Contract Oversight: Maintain and update project budgets, cash flow projections, and schedules. Coordinate the solicitation process to identify, contract, and monitor third-party consultants for due diligence and to safeguard organizational investments.Funding and Compliance: Prepare and submit essential funding applications and track schedules for loan closings.Construction Monitoring: Conduct regular, documented construction site inspections and lead construction draw request meetings with the project team to monitor quality and cost control.Specific Project Highlights & AchievementsSan Diego Regional Projects: Actively involved in the development, permitting, and construction monitoring for projects.Public and Government Engagement: Represent CHW at government agency, city council, and housing committee meetings as requested, and research complex real estate details like zoning, physical conditions, and ownership records.Internal Coordination: Coordinate policy briefings and the project transfer process with the Asset Management and Resident Services Departments.

Eastern Gateway Community College

Associate's degree

San Diego State University

Bachelor's degree

SDSU Global Campus

Certification