Head of Affordable Housing Development

Gans, Gans & Associates; Newark (NJ); Sur place; USD 170 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newark Housing Authority is seeking a Chief Development Officer to steer all development activities, from site identification and financing to construction supervision and long-term strategic planning. The role requires coordinating with internal staff and external partners to deliver affordable and market-rate housing projects.

You will lead a small team of professionals, ensure HUD compliance, and articulate development strategies to the Board and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/finance, public administration, urban planning or a closely related field.
• Ten years of progressive management and supervision in public housing development, finance or related field.
• Experience with LIHTC, RAD, MF, PBV, PBRA financing and project management.
• Ability to communicate clearly with boards, officials and staff.
• PHM, RAD-PBV, HCV Executive Management Certification within first year.

Responsabilités

• Provide development strategies for current and future development projects and HUD programs such as RAD, LIHTC, MF, PBV, PBRA, etc.
• Collaborate with Asset Manager to evaluate maintenance and rehabilitation and coordinate quality control inspections.
• Develop plans for successful development including financial analysis, pro-forma modeling and investment strategies.
• Direct activities with attorneys, architects, engineers and consultants for entitlements, permits and closings.
• Monitor HUD policies and agency compliance; prepare required reports.
• Create and supervise construction documents, bid specs, contracts and change orders.
• Brief Board of Commissioners and other authorities on plans, budgets and progress.
• Oversee land and property evaluation, zoning, environmental and utility considerations.
• Evaluate project progress and issue instructions to ensure milestones.
• Pursue tenants for leasing of commercial space and negotiate LOIs and leases.
• Stay current on urban planning and public housing developments.

Connaissances

Housing development knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Outils

Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Newark Housing Authority is seeking a Chief Development Officer to steer all development activities, from site identification and financing to construction supervision and long-term strategic planning. The role requires coordinating with internal staff and external partners to deliver affordable and market-rate housing projects.

You will lead a small team of professionals, ensure HUD compliance, and articulate development strategies to the Board and stakeholders.