Deputy Director of Planning & Development

Summary

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. Related tasks include contract procurement and administration, quality control and supervision of planning staff under the direction of the Director of Planning and Development.

In concert with the Director, the Deputy Director is responsible for providing technical, financial, and managerial oversight of the Authority’s planning projects, including rehabilitation, modernization, redevelopment and new construction; identifying and securing funds for these projects; providing quality review and assurance of pre‑design, design and bidding phases of these projects to ensure compliance with CHA’s goals and objectives, and with federal, state, and local requirements.

Other responsibilities include coordination of asset management efforts with other CHA departments especially CHA Operations and Fiscal, analysis and development of long‑term strategies for efficient and cost effective construction and maintenance of properties, review and negotiation of contract amendments, preparation of “front end” contract documents, analysis of options for building system modernization and selection of durable materials, administration of consultant contracts, and coordination of work with external partners including investors, lenders, regulatory, neighbors and residents.

All activities must support the CHA’s strategic goals and objectives and produce results that accomplish the goals of the Planning and Development department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Must have the ability to comprehend, evaluate and communicate complex technical planning, building, and construction related issues; and experience with green buildings and sustainability, such as Enterprise Green Building and Passive House criteria. 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.

The below statements describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and / or skills required. Other duties may be assigned. Many of these tasks are shared with the Director working under their auspices and in concert with other departmental staff and agency colleagues.

• Supervises and motivates the work a number of professional, administrative, technical and field employees of the Planning and Development Department. Responsible for identifying and implementing training opportunities for staff. Department staffing count ranges typically from 10 to 12
• Pursues public and private funding sources including private financing, foundations, bonds, tax credits, governmental, etc., and prepares other financial projections for CHA’s…