AVP, Construction Compliance & Operations

New York State Housing Finance Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotional opportunity

Paid leave and comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) invites applications for the AVP – Compliance Operations and Construction Programs in New York, NY. This role leads statewide construction compliance, MWBE/SDVOB participation, regulatory reporting, and oversight of a portfolio exceeding $4 billion in expenditures.

The AVP will build high-performing teams, drive efficient workflows, monitor risks, and collaborate with developers, contractors, and program leadership to advance affordable housing

Qualifications

• 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in construction compliance, construction management, regulatory compliance, housing finance, procurement, supplier diversity, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience, including directing staff, managing workloads, and overseeing operational functions.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success building, developing, and leading high-performing teams, including experience managing managers or multi-level organizations.
• Strong knowledge of MWBE (Article 15-A), SDVOB (Article 3), EEO requirements, utilization monitoring, and public-sector compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a high-performing compliance team with clear expectations and accountability.
• Oversee MWBE/SDVOB and applicable EEO compliance for construction expenditures.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and program leadership on complex compliance matters.
• Build relationships with developers, contractors, and stakeholders to integrate compliance into project planning.
• Monitor performance indicators and escalate risks; manage corrective action strategies.
• Represent the agency in meetings and executive forums regarding compliance priorities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

MWBE knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Finance, Law

Job description

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) invites applications for the AVP – Compliance Operations and Construction Programs in New York, NY. This role leads statewide construction compliance, MWBE/SDVOB participation, regulatory reporting, and oversight of a portfolio exceeding $4 billion in expenditures.

The AVP will build high-performing teams, drive efficient workflows, monitor risks, and collaborate with developers, contractors, and program leadership to advance affordable housing