The Philadelphia Housing Authority, America's fourth largest public housing authority and leader in real estate development and property management, is seeking a Senior Program Manager in the Planning & Development Department.

Reporting to Senior Executive Vice President – Construction & Development, the Senior Program Manager supports Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) real estate management through organizing, and coordinating development on the more complex projects from the planning stage through funding and implementation. Ensures compliance requirements are clearly communicated to Development Department implementation staff. Actively pursues and attains grants to support development of low-income housing communities and services for PHA and its clients. May review the work of Program Managers; performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $74,200 - $94,600 annually

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Urban Planning or a related field; AND five (5) or more years development planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Urban Planning or a related field; AND five (7) years of experience in development planning or a related field including two (2) years of experience in public housing or another State or Federal agency is preferred.

License and Certifications Requirements:

A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's License

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Work is performed in a standard office environment, and at PHA facilities with limited travel throughout the City of Philadelphia

Essential Functions:

Prepares Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HUD and other capital funding applications, project schedules and fact sheets; development budgets and revisions, funder requisitions, tax credit delivery schedules, and project/grant close out documents and audits.

Manages and directs consultants and vendors i.e. attorneys, financial consultants, market analysts, architects, environmental analysts.

Manages and directs demolition, disposition and acquisition, syndication and procurement processes.

Analyzes impact of proposed programs, policies and procedures and formulates recommendations for PHA.

Reviews project budgets to ensure compliance with Capital Status Reports, reviews market studies, physical need assessments, project feasibility studies, RFP’s and compliance documentation. .

Researches existing and potential development funding sources, government regulations and industry best practices as they apply to PHA.

Provides reports on project status and coordinates the completion of annual reports.

Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public housing development and program funding.

Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of real estate development.

Federal and State regulations governing Choice Neighborhood compliance.

Public and assisted housing, business development, training, education and community service.

Organization and function of government, public and private agencies active in planning and program implementation of employment, business and training activities.

Methods, procedures, and standards for maintaining program operations budget reports and operations records.

Principles and practices of management, organization and administration.

General office practices and equipment.

Standard computer software applications.

Required Skill in:

Overseeing and coordinating multiple real estate development projects and funding sources.

Ensuring compliance with regulations governing public housing funding operations.

Researching sources of funding for low-income housing development.

Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.

Research methods to provide current information and reports relating to employment, business, training education, community and support services.

Prepares proposals to secure grant funding for low-income housing development.

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, management, and the general public.

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.