Development Coordinator; CHSA

Bring your talent and we’ll bring the opportunities. Join the Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) today as a Housing Development Coordinator.

This position is responsible for coordinating and assisting with management functions related to all development, inspections and associated tasks involving new housing construction, existing housing improvements, home purchases, and vacant and existing property maintenance projects, program oversight, budgeting, compliance monitoring, and staff training.

Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) is a local nonprofit 501(c)(3) housing organization established in 1989 by the City of Savannah in partnership with banking and community leaders to create and retain affordable housing. CHSA also leverages public and private investments to bring housing opportunities to underserved neighborhoods in Chatham County.

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We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, home buyers program, tuition reimbursement and more!

• Identifies and evaluates suitable lots or property for future development of affordable and workforce housing in Chatham County.
• Coordinates and performs all inspection tasks associated with new housing construction and development projects.
• Coordinates and performs all inspection tasks associated with vacant and occupied housing repair, improvement, renovation and annual certification projects.
• Coordinates and performs all inspection tasks associated with the property acquisition and maintenance including ensuring that vacant properties are secured and maintained in compliance with property maintenance codes.
• Coordinates, prepares and reviews plans, specifications, and detailed cost estimates for housing construction, repair, improvement and renovation projects.
• Coordinates and reviews, for cost reasonableness and accuracy, contractor pricing for housing construction, repair, improvement and renovation projects.
• Coordinates, reviews and troubleshoots site preparation, water and sewer lateral, and building layout for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Coordinates and inspects construction, repair, improvement and renovation projects for contract compliance.
• Coordinates and performs progress, payment, punch list, final and warranty inspections.
• Coordinates, evaluates and facilitates resolution of problems that arise during and after construction, repair, improvement and renovation projects.
• Coordinates and maintains detailed project files with all required documents and field notes.
• Participates in the documentation and processing of information necessary for projects requiring lead paint, environmental, State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and local reviews.
• Works with property owners, developers, non‑profits, city departments, surveyors, engineers, architects, contractors, realtors, bankers, and investors.
• Coordinates Dream Maker and other home purchase program inspection activities including inspecting houses, identifying and preparing lists of problems needing correction, certifying that houses meet minimum program standards, and working with home buyers, property owners, realtors, and loan officers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Architecture or Construction Management; with three years of experience in community development, project management, construction management or contract administration; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Lead Renovation Repair and Paint (RRP) certifications must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor and/or Lead Assessor/Supervisor may be required within 24 months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post‑offer/pre‑employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses…