What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Capital Programs position at DHA Housing Solutions For North Texas?
DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas
Director of Capital Programs
Salary: $91,000 - 120,348
Join the team dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions across North Texas.
At DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, our mission is to provide quality, affordable housing and access to supportive resources across the region. As the Director of Capital Programs, you play an important role in helping us fulfill this mission by managing the planning and execution of various projects including the development of public and affordable housing projects, development and administrative oversight of mixed-finance housing development projects and preparation of budgets and timelines for submission in funding proposals for construction projects.
Enjoy these benefits when you join the DHA team!
Flex Work: 4.5 or 4-Day Work Week
Paid Time Off 12 Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution & 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program: Financial, Legal, Mental Health and Counseling
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Section 125 Pre-Tax Cafeteria Plan
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Term Life Insurance: Short- and Long-term Disability Plans
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee planning and execution of the construction portion of the DHA capital fund program and extraordinary maintenance projects for all DHA owned and operated properties.
- Develop and implement budget and construction schedules for grant-funded developments.
- Ensure that plans and specifications are prepared, advertising and bid submittal deadlines are met; evaluate bids, award contracts under $100,000 and monitor construction work.
- Represent the interests of DHA in working with architects and engineers to produce plans and specifications for construction and renovation projects related to DHA properties.
- Monitor all construction activity to ensure that construction is in compliance with specifications.
- Develop and implement schedules to ensure that all funds are encumbered within the guidelines of the program or grant.
- Plan, manage and direct the daily activities of development and inspection staff; screen and assign workload; plan, prioritize and assign tasks and projects; train and coach staff; monitor work, develop staff skills, and evaluate performance.
- Ensure timely submission of reports
Knowledge and Skills for Success
A successful Director of Capital Programs has…
- Knowledge of DHA policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of HUD and Federal regulations, building codes and ADA accessibility standards.
- Knowledge of personnel rules and budgeting systems.
- Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
- Knowledge of business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
- Skill in planning, designing, and reviewing a variety of construction/renovation projects.
- Skill in interpreting oral, written, technical information and data dealing with complex variables to identify, analyze and solve construction/development problems.
- Skill in leadership, coordinating staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
- Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Skill in reviewing and performing mathematical calculations.
- Skill in working under pressure of deadlines, and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other DHA staff.
- The ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of people.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field
- Three (3) years of management-level experience with direct responsibility for planning and development of housing or construction related activities.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Texas driver’s license
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online by using the Apply button at the top of this page.
Be sure to answer every question on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please use N/A for questions that are not applicable to you.
If you are interested in more than one open position at DHA, you must submit an application for each role.
The employment history section of the application must be completed. We cannot accept a resume as a substitute.
DHA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all employees and applicants are treated equally without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Salary : $91,000 - $120,348
