Executive Vice President: Construction, Planning & Development

Overview

Leads planning, development & construction for public housing, ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• funding admin
• financing coordination
• construction scheduling
• cost estimating
• compliance monitoring
• document management

Tasks

Presenting and defending operational reports and information in public meetings. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President, the Executive Vice President – Construction, Planning and Development leads and oversees the planning, development and construction departments; directs and coordinates special projects, and ensures compliance with PHA goals, HUD regulations, and state and Federal laws. This position is responsible for the oversight of both internal vacancy rehabilitation and other capital projects, performed both internally and externally. Regular and proactive communication and interaction with staff at all levels, contractors, inspectors, engineering and architectural consultants, and government oversight officials is required. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Construction document handling, interpretation, and administration, including, but not limited to contracts, drawings, and specifications. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, residents, regional community service agencies, and advocates. Evaluating policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvement. Creating and aggressively managing construction schedules. Reviewing and analyzing operational and financial records and reports. Organizing and managing cost estimating, bidding, buyout, and scheduling procedures. Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. Documenting and assessing field conditions, Requests for Information (“RFI”), and change orders. Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local housing rules and regulations. Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; and planning and coordinating the work of others. -Administer federal and local funding programs per established rules and regulations. -Make recommendations regarding the use and funding level of federal and local loan and grant programs. -Ensures that the capital needs assessments are updated regularly for housing and other facilities owned by PHA or PHA affiliates. -Coordinate financing with external funding agencies and organizations. -Work with community organizations on affordable housing strategies and initiatives. -Ensures projects timelines, budgets, technical plans and specifications are defined and met through regular interaction with staff and external contractors. -Answer questions on PHA financing tools and present deals for approval to manager and loan review committee. -Make presentations and provide information to Management, Executive Management, and Loan Review Committee. -Review funding applications and underwrite financing requests. -Monitor and evaluate, in conjunction with private/public providers, management systems and budgets for compliance, and reviews and analyzes reports and site plans for compliance. -Evaluate multiple affordable housing development goals for appropriateness to Philadelphia Housing Authority’s goals and objectives. -Meet with developers on housing projects, and meet with the state and Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (“PHFA”) and banks and other financiers on housing projects. -Provide assistance on housing programs (i.e. HUD) to PHA staff, developers, non-profit service providers and the general public. -Negotiate the terms of public service contracts and/or development proposals. -Coordinate PHA’s affordable housing efforts with partner organizations to ensure that the Authority meets the projected housing goals under the PHA Annual Action Plan.

Requirements

• bachelor's degree
• 10+ years
• construction management
• public finance
• driver's license
• pc software

What You Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Real Estate, Public Administration, or public finance, or a related field; AND ten (10) or more years of experience with large scale multi-family housing and commercial development, multi-family housing modernization, construction management, public financing; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Master’s Degree is preferred. A valid Driver's License is required. Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including cost accounting, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service, and employee supervision. Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Work is typically performed in a standard office environment, but will require some travel to locations throughout the City of Philadelphia. Locations may include housing developments and/or constructions sites, and the incumbent may encounter the hazards and conditions typically associated with such. Methods and procedures for managing performance and productivity, and directing the continuous improvement of Department operations and work products.

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Benefits

The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000 annually. Placement at any specific point within the stated range is not guaranteed for any candidate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills, as well as internal equity and organizational considerations.

About Philadelphia Housing Authority

-Funded primarily by the federal government, it manages both traditional public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs to house tens of thousands of residents. -Operating with a mix of public purpose and private-sector efficiency, the agency oversees scattered-site and development-based properties across Philadelphia. -It not only builds and rehabs units but embeds community assets—like retail, senior towers, and apprenticeship hubs—into its projects. -The agency blends large-scale urban renewal (e.g., Sharswood, North Central, Bartram) with daily housing services, creating stable, opportunity-rich communities.

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