Senior Vice President, Construction, Development & Planning

Overview

Oversee planning, development, and construction of affordable housing projects

Key Responsibilities

• funding coordination
• proforma development
• construction scheduling
• contract administration
• hud liaison
• capital planning

Tasks

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Construction, Planning and Development, the Senior Vice President, Construction, Planning and Development, oversees the planning, development and construction departments; leads affordable housing development, real estate planning, environmental review and special projects, and ensures compliance with PHA goals, HUD regulations, and local, state and Federal laws. This position is responsible for management of PHA’s real estate planning and development functions and for oversight of vacancy rehabilitation and other capital projects. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. -Administer federal and local funding programs per established rules and regulations. -Presenting and defending operational reports and information in public meetings. -Represents and negotiates with community organizations and development entities related to proposed development projects, affordable housing strategies and initiatives. -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. -Answer questions on PHA financing tools and present deals for approval to loan review committee. -Make recommendations regarding the use and funding level of federal and local loan and grant programs. -Developing, reviewing and analyzing financial proformas, development terms and conditions and related materials. -Review funding applications and underwrite financing requests. -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. -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. -Provides strategic guidance and recommendations regarding proposed development and capital projects to advance PHA’s affordable housing preservation and expansion mission and objectives. -Evaluating policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvement. -Reviewing and analyzing operational and financial records and reports. -Creating and aggressively managing construction schedules. -Oversees all phases of development including initial financial feasibility analysis, proformas, overseeing design development, securing all necessary financing, procuring and contracting with all third party consultants, overseeing construction efforts and timeline. -Oversees and coordinates relationships and communications with HUD, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (“PHFA”) and banks and other financiers on development projects. -Ensures projects timelines, budgets, technical plans and specifications are defined and met through regular interaction with staff and external contractors. -Proactively identifies and advises PHA executive team regarding potential funding and other opportunities to leverage agency resources with the goal of preserving and expanding affordable housing -Develops and maintains multiyear capital projects and development work plan and budget for all planned and ongoing projects. -Organizing and managing cost estimating, bidding, buyout, and scheduling procedures. -Documenting and assessing field conditions, Requests for Information (“RFI”), and change orders. -Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. -Evaluate multiple affordable housing development goals for appropriateness to Philadelphia Housing Authority’s goals and objectives. -Oversees real estate planning, disposition and environmental review functions in conformance with all applicable federal, state and local requirements and PHA policies. -Make presentations and provide information to Management, Executive Management, and Loan Review Committee. -Interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local housing rules and regulations. -Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. -Proactively advises PHA executive team regarding issues and risks impacting development and capital projects. -Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; and planning and coordinating the work of others. -Coordinates PHA’s affordable housing efforts with partner organizations to ensure that the Authority meets the projected housing goals under the PHA Annual Action Plan. -Provides technical 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.

Requirements

• driver's license
• cost accounting
• budgeting
• bachelor's degree
• 8+ years
• communication

What You Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Real Estate, Public Administration, or public finance, or a related field; AND at least eight (8) years of experience in working 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 in Finance, Business, or Engineering 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. -Methods and procedures for managing performance and productivity, and directing the continuous improvement of Department operations and work products.

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Benefits

-Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, New Market Tax Credits, HOME, Pennsylvania RCAP and other federal, state and local financing programs. -Affordable housing preservation and development programs, strategies and financing tools.

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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