Deputy Director of Planning & Development

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the supervision and administration of the Agency’s Planning and Development department. The department is focused on funding and planning policies and tasks related to CHA’s modernization, redevelopment and development of affordable housing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and motivates the work a number of professional, administrative, technical and field employees of the Planning and Development Department.
• Pursues public and private funding sources including private financing, foundations, bonds, tax credits, governmental, etc., and prepares other financial projections for CHA’s modernization, redevelopment, revitalization and new development projects in close coordination with department staff.
• Manages community processes and maintains effective communication with the various stakeholders involved in CHA’s modernization, redevelopment, revitalization and new development projects including but not limited to other CHA staff and departments, CHA residents, abutters, neighborhood groups, regulatory partners, investors, lenders and other interested parties.
• Reviews all submissions from consultants, including feasibility studies, plans and specifications, product selection, cost proposals, mock-ups and quality control coordinating overall CHA review and approval process.
• Supervises architectural and engineering and other contracts related to CHA’s capital activity ensuring performance, production, and cost control; and directs Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to manage day-to-day relationships with architectural and engineering firms.
• Provides quality review and assurance of design plans to ensure compliance with CHA’s goals and objectives, and with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Coordinates with the Operations Department to ensure that newly developed units and capital improvements are durable and can be maintained by maintenance personnel.
• Ensures schedule and budget compliance for projects; complies with all necessary reporting requirements and relocation regulations.
• Captures and coordinates overall financial closings including providing and securing required due diligences, reports, approvals, and documentation.
• Works with the Director of Planning and Development on an as needed basis to assist with supervision and/or administrative needs in the Planning and Development department.
• Assists in the activities of CHA’s affiliated not-for-profit organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Architecture, Planning, Public Administration or other relevant area with 3-5 plus years’ experience in the affordable housing development and preservation with demonstrable supervisory experience. Or, a relevant Bachelor’s degree with 10 years’ experience as noted areas.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication and problem solving skills, together with the ability to effectively supervise, motivate, and retain a professional staff are required.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and be insurable under CHA policies.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Outlook).
• Incumbent also should be well versed developing real estate development proformas, capable of using financial and accounting software and must be able to learn other computer software programs may be required by assigned tasks.