Senior Project Manager for Planning

Senior Project Manager for Planning Department

The Cambridge Housing Authority ("CHA"), a leader in developing and maintaining affordable housing communities, is seeking a qualified and highly motivated candidate. By focusing on policy innovation and family economic opportunities, the CHA is committed to developing and managing safe, high quality, affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. CHA provides long-term rental housing and rental assistance to more than 5,500+ individuals and families through its Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Programs.

CHA offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Our generous benefits package includes health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, life and disability insurance options, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, retirement pension and deferred compensation 457b plans, and more! At the completion of an introductory period, CHA employees enjoy flexible work schedules including a hybrid work environment consisting of a combination of on-site and work from home days with supervisor approval.

The primary purpose of this position is to direct the planning aspects of development and modernization programs at all of the Cambridge Housing Authority's ("CHA" or "Authority") developments and/or affordable housing consulting activities.

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.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree and at least four (4) years of experience in affordable housing finance, program administration, contract administration, or housing planning with some experience acting in a supervisory capacity. Master's Degree in planning, business administration, or public administration preferred. Must have valid Massachusetts driver's license and be insurable under CHA policies. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Technical Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to comprehend, evaluate and communicate technical real estate financing and building issues; strong organizational, written and oral communication and problem-solving skills, and strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Outlook). Incumbent also should be capable of using financial, accounting, and file management software. Ability to learn other computer software programs may be required by assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pursues possible public and private funding sources including private financing, bonds, tax credits, foundation, etc., and prepares financial projections, funding applications and detailed submissions to secure funding and other regulatory approvals.
• Manages overall financial closings including providing and securing required due diligences, reports, approvals and documentation
• Meets and maintains effective communication with CHA residents, community members and/or other stakeholders providing information, updates, or decisions related to specific CHA modernization and development projects
• Procures architectural and engineering firms, consultants, attorneys, etc. in accordance with CHA's procurement policies, state and federal requirements, and good business practices
• Acts as contract administrator for consulting contracts in regard to assigned special investigations or planning projects; in these cases, prepares Request of Proposal, drafts recommendations for award of contract, prepares any modifications to the contract, and performs close-out functions
• Meets with tenant councils and managers of each development during development of Physical Needs Inventory, to determine management and tenant council priorities for improvements
• Develops annual Capital Improvement Plan and…