Vice President – Planning and Design - Philadelphia Housing Authority : Job Details

The Philadelphia Housing Authority, America's fourth largest public housing authority and leader in real estate development and property management, is seeking a Vice President – Development and Design in the Planning and Development Division.

Under limited supervision plans, organizes, coordinates and evaluates the work of personnel engaged in Philadelphia Housing Authority's (PHA's) construction and development operations. Manages, administers and oversees all elements of multi-million-dollar development and capital projects from concept through warranty management; assists Executive Vice President – Capital Projects with related administrative functions; performs other related duties.

Salary: $123,000 - $150,000

Essential Functions:

• Leads the design and construction of in-house force account projects, large contracted capital projects and multi-million dollar mixed financed Low Income Housing Tax credit projects, as well as the Authority's sustainability initiatives.
• Manages quality assurance functions of the Construction Management team that typically consists of an outside construction management consultant, and other specialty firms necessary to complete a design and construction projects from conceptual master planning phase through construction, occupancy and warranty guarantee tracking and coordination phase.
• Leads the development of all program, funding, and strategic plans, ensuring on time, within budget, and full scope delivery of all development projects.
• Analyzes and prepares forecasts to project long-term and immediate development needs.
• Assists the Executive Vice President – Capital Projects with the management and reporting of the department's development and capital projects.
• Solidifies and strengthens relationships with the Authority's strategic partners.
• May chair weekly departmental meetings, coordinate the completion of annual reports, status reports, and budgets, attend internal and external meetings, and meet with vendors and department presentations.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of development, construction management and finance.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities)

• PHA organization, operations, policies and procedures; HR Manual, Employee Handbook

and Union Contracts.

• HUD Regulations; Federal Acquisition Register, International Building and International Residential Code. Standard Operating Procedures.
• Principles and practices of Construction Management; construction design and engineering practices, principles, regulations and codes.
• Grant and funding requirements, R.S. Means Cost Estimating Data.
• Building, fire, plumbing, zoning and housing codes; uniform federal accessibility standards, national electric code, construction methods and materials.
• IRS Tax Law.
• Architectural design standards.
• Methods, procedures, and standards for maintaining construction and financial records.
• Principles and practices of management, organization and administration.
• General office practices and equipment.
• Standard computer software applications.
• Managing, overseeing and coordinating construction and development projects.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations governing architectural design operations.
• Construction management.
• Real Estate principles and practices.
• Development and management of financial budgets and statements.
• Local construction industry and trade labor relations.
• Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, PHA departments, employee groups, contractors, consultants, management, and the general public.

Minimum education

Possession of a Master's degree inConstruction Management, Architecture, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field; AND

Minimum experience

ten (10) or more years of experience in Real Estate Development or a related field including two (2) years of experience in public housing or another State or Federal agency; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License and Certifications Requirements:

A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's License is required

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Work is generally performed in a standard office environment.
• Ability to climb ladders and maneuver through small and confined spaces may be required periodically.
• May be exposed to heavy and small construction equipment.
• May be exposed to weather extremes to complete site evaluations.
• May be exposed to construction and demolition site hazards, high crime areas and asbestos or lead abatement activities are underway.

How to Apply:

All applications will be accepted via PHA's Jobs Board at pha.phila.gov/jobs.

About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)

Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.