Housing Development Manager

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

10d•$75,000 - $79,000

About The Position

Join The Pittsburgh Land Bank’s dynamic team and help bring Pittsburgh’s historic housing back to life! The Pittsburgh Land Bank (the “PLB”) returns distressed vacant and abandoned property back to productive reuse through affordable housing projects, direct sales to businesses and residents, structure stabilization and, more. The PLB is overseen by a Board of Directors and receives additional staffing support from the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (the “URA”). Land Bank staff are URA employees and are embedded in the URA’s Real Estate team. The URA’s Real Estate Department oversees acquisition, maintenance, and conveyance of real property and serves as the URA’s representative in the City of Pittsburgh’s public land recycling efforts. The Housing Development Manager will inspect abandoned and distressed structures, determine feasibility for reuse, create detailed scopes of work, manage the contractor bidding and selection process, execute the RFP process and contractors, ensure all work is completed in compliance with local, state, and federal laws as well as Land Bank policies and procedures, oversee construction activities, manage landcare and property maintenance activities, and serve as a resource to potential homebuyers about required rehabilitation work. The ideal candidate will bring strong residential construction and rehabilitation expertise, cost estimating skills, knowledge of the real estate market, the ability to draft contracts, work scopes, and budgets, the ability to manage contractor relationships, and the ability to manage all projects with accuracy and transparency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning/Development, Real Estate, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in residential construction, rehabilitation, or project management.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, building codes, zoning, and permitting requirements.
Demonstrated experience in developing scopes of work, cost estimating, and managing contractors.
Familiarity with real estate markets and property valuation.
Experience engaging with homebuyers or community stakeholders to communicate property conditions and rehabilitation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of local Pittsburgh building codes, zoning, and permitting processes.
Familiarity with land bank operations, tax foreclosures, and real estate transactions.
Experience working with nonprofits, municipalities, or redevelopment authorities.
Knowledge of residential real estate development financing and cost controls.

Responsibilities

Conduct interior and exterior property inspections of abandoned and distressed structures to assess the feasibility of rehabilitation based on property conditions and market strength.
Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates for full rehabilitation projects, consistent with residential construction industry standards.
Manage the contractor procurement process, including preparing bid documents, soliciting and reviewing bids, and recommending contract awards.
Oversee contractor performance, schedules, budgets, and compliance with contracts, permits, and applicable regulations.
Maintain accurate project files, budgets, and progress reports for internal use, Board reporting, and compliance requirements.
Provide guidance to potential buyers regarding the extent of rehabilitation needed for properties offered by the PLB.
Collaborate with internal teams to align rehabilitation projects with broader PLB and URA land recycling and development goals
Monitor local real estate market conditions to help position PLB properties for disposition and maximize opportunities for sustainable reuse.
Manage landcare contracts and property maintenance services for vacant PLB owned houses and lots
Conduct on-site visits to verify property conditions and ensure landcare services are completed.
Perform occasional light property management tasks such as installing lock boxes, replacing deadbolts, securing or boarding up structures, and removing debris when necessary.
Ensure that all construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance activities are completed with transparency, cost-efficiency, and in alignment with safety and quality standards.
Support preparation of annual audits, reports, and presentations regarding PLB property rehabilitation activities through budget tracking