Executive Vice President - Planning, Development and Construction

Philadelphia Housing Authority; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Housing Authority seeks an Executive Vice President – Construction, Planning and Development to lead planning, development and construction departments and ensure compliance with PHA goals, HUD regulations, and applicable laws.

The role oversees internal vacancy rehabilitation and capital projects, coordinating with staff, contractors, inspectors, and consultants, while maintaining strong relationships with government oversight officials.

Qualifications

• 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. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Master’s Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates terms of public service contracts and/or development proposals.
• Evaluates affordable housing development opportunities aligned with PHA goals.
• Ensures project timelines, budgets, and technical plans are defined and met.
• Maintains capital needs assessments for housing and facilities.
• Collaborates with community organizations on housing strategies and initiatives.
• Coordinates affordable housing efforts with partner organizations to meet housing goals.
• Provides HUD-related program assistance to staff, developers, providers and the public.
• Engages with developers and financial partners on housing projects.
• Monitors and evaluates performance, budgeting, and reports for compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Public Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Cost estimating software

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Negotiates the terms of public service contracts and/or development proposals.
• Evaluates multiple affordable housing development opportunities for appropriateness to Philadelphia Housing Authority’s goals and objectives
• Ensures projects timelines, budgets, technical plans and specifications are defined and met through regular interaction with staff and external contractors.
• Ensures that the capital needs assessments are updated regularly for housing and other facilities owned by PHA or PHA affiliates.
• Works with community organizations on affordable housing strategies and initiatives.
• 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 assistance on housing programs (i.e. HUD) to PHA staff, developers, non-profit service providers and the general public.
• Meets with developers on housing projects, and meet with the state and Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency ("PHFA") and banks and other financiers on housing projects.
• Monitors and evaluates, in conjunction with private/public providers, management systems and budgets for compliance, and reviews and analyzes reports and site plans for compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education, Training and Experience:

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. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Master’s Degree is preferred.

Required Knowledge of:

• Federal, State, and local statutes, codes, and regulations governing public sector housing, construction, development, and finance.
• Federal, State, and local public housing program regulations and reporting requirements, including Code of Federal Regulations, and Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Federal, State, and local construction requirements and building codes.
• Project management, engineering, and cost containment standards and practices.
• Construction and construction inspection methodologies, standards, and practices.
• Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including cost accounting, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service, and employee supervision.
• Methods and procedures for managing performance and productivity, and directing the continuous improvement of Department operations and work products.
• Local community issues and regional community resources available to citizens.

Required Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local housing rules and regulations.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Reviewing and analyzing operational and financial records and reports.
• Construction document handling, interpretation, and administration, including, but not limited to contracts, drawings, and specifications.
• Organizing and managing cost estimating, bidding, buyout, and scheduling procedures.
• Documenting and assessing field conditions, Requests for Information ("RFI"), and change orders.
• Creating and aggressively managing construction schedules.
• Evaluating policies and procedures and making recommendations for improvement.
• Presenting and defending operational reports and information in public meetings.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; and planning and coordinating the work of others.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, residents, regional community service agencies, and advocates.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.