Company Description

Park City Communities, formerly known as Bridgeport Housing Authority, is a resident-driven organization committed to improving lives. We provide quality housing options, empower residents to achieve self-sufficiency and collaborate with public and private partners to revitalize neighborhoods. With nearly 2,600 public housing equivalent units and 2,800 Section 8 vouchers, Park City Communities plays a vital role in meeting the affordable housing needs of Bridgeport. Our core values include Empowering People, Increasing Stability, and Strengthening Community.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as the Chief of Planning, Development & Modernization at Park City Communities located in Bridgeport, CT. The Chief of Planning, Development & Modernization will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations related to planning, development, and modernization projects. This includes strategic planning, budgeting, project management, business development, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.

The CPDM manages modernization and construction activities in a complex public housing authority environment and ensures timely submittal of Davis Bacon Wage reporting to HUD. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a Modernization Plan for all PCC properties. The CPDM is responsible for producing and implementing PCC's Annual and Five-Year Plan and any significant amendments. The candidate is also responsible for ensuring that PCC's five-year Physical Needs Assessment is prepared and completed to HUD's satisfaction.

The position supervises administrative project construction management staff and works closely with cross-department leadership teams to ensure a comprehensive approach to planning, design, and construction management is being implemented. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, assisting in PCC's redevelopment activities and general real estate planning and acquisition activities. These strategies entail efforts to reposition PCC's housing stock to maintain the viability of the portfolio and to ensure PCC's role as the primary provider of affordable housing in Bridgeport. The duties of this position encompass those of a planner and real estate developer.

Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or Real Estate Development and seven years' experience as a Senior Planner or Project Manager for real estate rehabilitation or development activities. Preferred: Master's degree or equivalent in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Law, or Real Estate Development and five years of work experience as a program administrator for programs involving housing development or housing finance. Must demonstrate the ability to supervise and monitor a diverse group of professionals. 

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of design requirements, building codes, and regulations, preferably in Connecticut. 

• A specific understanding of HUD requirements, including Housing Quality Standards (HQS), is desirable. 

• Must have a sound administrative and supervisory background in design and construction management, preferably in the public housing industry. 

• Possess the skills and abilities to interact effectively in a complex construction environment with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and local, state, and federal code, building, and regulatory officials.

• Ability to make independent judgments on problems and issues. 

• Strong computer proficiency. 

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. 

• Cooperative/courteous to the public and team player. 

• Work with minimal supervision. 

• Possess a valid driver's license.