Development Manager

HCi Advisory Group • Philadelphia, PA

7d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA), one of the nation’s largest and most innovative Moving-to-Work public housing agencies, invites applications for the position of Development Manager. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Construction, Planning and Development, this leadership role manages the full lifecycle of public and affordable housing development projects and works closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, funders and public and private partners.
Shape the Future of Affordable Housing in Philadelphia
The Development Manager plays a key role in advancing PHA’s real estate development pipeline—guiding projects from acquisition and predevelopment through financing, construction, and closeout. This position supports the delivery of high-quality, sustainable housing that preserves communities and expands opportunities for families, older adults, and people with disabilities. The role offers hands-on leadership in complex, multi-layered development initiatives that contribute to equitable neighborhood revitalization across the City of Philadelphia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate development, finance, urban planning, public administration, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in real estate, affordable housing, or public housing development.
• At least two (2) years of experience supervising staff.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through predevelopment, financing, and construction.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full development lifecycle for public and affordable housing projects, including acquisition, due diligence, predevelopment, financing, construction, and closeout.
• Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities through site analysis, feasibility studies, and coordination of environmental, physical, and financial due diligence.
• Lead negotiations related to property acquisition, development agreements, joint ventures, and consultant and vendor contracts.
• Oversee predevelopment activities including entitlements, design development, scheduling, and coordination with local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
• Structure and secure project financing using a range of public and private funding sources, including LIHTC, HUD capital funds, grants, bonds, and loans.
• Develop, monitor, and control project budgets and development pro formas; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage relationships with architects, engineers, general contractors, construction managers, and other consultants.
• Oversee procurement processes in compliance with HUD and public-sector requirements, including RFP/RFQ development and contract administration.
• Monitor construction progress, review pay applications and change orders, and ensure compliance with contract terms and funding requirements.
• Ensure all development activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including HUD and public housing standards.
• Supervise development staff and coordinate closely with finance, legal, asset management, and operations teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership, boards, and public stakeholders.

Benefits

• PHA offers a generous slate of employee benefits that includes medical, dental, and life insurances, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, participation in the PHA Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, 457 plan, paid time-off, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager