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Executive Advisor, Planning and Project Execution

Chicago Housing Authority
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Executive Advisor of Planning and Project Execution, is critical in advancing Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) priority projects and aligning them with strategic objectives. The Executive Advisor is responsible for project management, supervision, and administration of key special projects, including large-scale capital improvement and development initiatives that increase affordable housing opportunities. Specifically, the Executive Advisor will manage special projects regarding homeownership opportunities, major rehabilitations, and new development initiatives. The Executive Advisor will provide executive management with their expertise, guidance, reporting, and management on special projects to improve planning, scheduling, cost-effectiveness, and timely completion of CHA's housing construction, renovation, and development activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops strategies for long-term development projects to ensure CHA meets goals and objectives; provides direction to staff and contractors to achieve desired results.
  • Establishes and refines key performance metrics (KPIs), construction schedules, budget, and other tools to monitor the implementation of strategic initiatives.
  • Trains staff on use of performance tools.

Provides an executive presence and leadership in planning special projects and collaborates with staff and contractors to track performance, ensure work meets quality standards, and adheres to specifications.

Responsible for coordinating the implementation of comprehensive housing revitalization efforts for specific projects in compliance with city, state, and federal policies and best practices.

  • Works collaboratively across all internal departments and with external engineers, architects, and contractors to develop solutions to address immediate project needs.
  • Strategic analysis of structure and operation and management of construction functions of capital improvement and affordable housing development projects.
  • Advises executive management on overall construction functions, capital improvement projects and project management governance, including formulating operating policies and recommending industry best practices for project administration, procurement, and change order processes.
  • Analyzes current planned developments and other land restrictions. Provides zoning and regulatory requirements solutions, including obtaining proper approvals and coordination from local and federal agencies.
  • Provides leadership on affordable homeownership initiatives and projects with policy, development, and construction perspectives. Supports CHA’s homeownership team with special projects.
  • Leads and attends meetings with community representatives and residents to provide information related to CHA's projects.
  • Oversees and manages subordinate staff's functions, short and long-term goals, standards, and performance.
  • Performs all other duties and projects as assigned.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, planning or equivalent fields is required, as well as at least ten years of extensive experience managing construction, development projects, and government operations. Graduate degree a plus. Management and supervisory experience are required, including comprehensive project management methods. Working knowledge of city building codes, state, local, and federal compliance and permitting. Excellent written and verbal communications, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. A history of successful management of large portfolios of work for public sector employers or clients is strongly preferred. Knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, a plus. Strategic and critical thinker with a proven ability to lead thoughtful, transformative action within complex organizations. Must have extensive and expert experience with the Microsoft Office Suites of standard programs and experience with construction management software systems. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) a plus. Must be able to work independently. Position requires travel to local sites up to 50% of time.

    ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE COMPANY WEBPAGE AT : CAREERS.THECHA.ORG

    Salary Range : $130,000 – 145,000

    Grade : S8

    FLSA : Exempt

    Union : None

    Salary : $130,000 - $145,000

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