Housing Development Specialist

Albuquerque Housing Authority•Albuquerque, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Albuquerque Housing Authority, every position contributes to providing safe, affordable housing and improving the lives of thousands of families throughout our community. The Housing Development Specialist supports renovation and new development projects, including project planning, inspections, budget and schedule tracking, and assisting with funding applications and loan closings. The role may involve coordinating staff and consultants, working with other departments and outside agencies, and providing general administrative support to ensure projects run smoothly.

Requirements

Associate's degree, or equivalent number of college hours, in construction management, project management, project coordinator, construction science, engineering, business, finance, urban planning, architecture, public administration, or related field.
Two (2) years of experience in planning, medium-large project construction management ($500,000+ construction cost), finance, housing development, community development, or a related field.
Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures and technical manuals.
Ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, contractors, supervisors, co-workers, residents, and city/county agencies.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid New Mexico driver's license upon appointment.
Must have and maintain an Albuquerque Housing Authority insurable driving record.
Driving and reliable transportation are requirements of this position.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of hands-on experience with construction, rehab, or capital project management.
Field experience conducting inspections, reviewing scopes of work, or coordinating contracts.
Experience with HUD programs, compliance, and/or affordable housing funding processes.
Ability to manage project budgets over $500k and maintain detailed documentation.
Proficiency with Excel and project management tools used to track schedules, budgets, and reports.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

Assists in administering the Capital Fund Program, including developing annual and 5-year capital plans, monitoring budgets, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations, and meeting obligation/expenditure deadlines.
Manages assigned capital projects, design inspections, scheduling, and coordination with architects, contractors, and staff to keep projects on time and compliant.
Prepares project status updates and schedules; maintains project documents, spreadsheets, databases, records, and audit trails to make sure everything stays on track with the development budget and in compliance with HUD and other Government regulations.
Supports funding efforts by assisting with funding applications, estimating costs, developing budgets, and assisting with lender/investor solicitation, evaluation, and closings.
Participates in planning, development, and oversight of new housing projects, including major renovations and new construction; assists with developing short- and long-term housing strategies.
Assists with departmental goal-setting, policy development, and program administration.
Helps identify and resolve project conflicts or issues, promoting solutions that save time, money, and resources.
Serves as liaison with other departments, agencies, and the public; coordinates communication, meetings, and site tours; responds to sensitive inquiries and complaints.
Supports the preparation and administration of the annual budget.
Creates, organizes, maintains and updates all required logs, journals, records, and audit trails in accordance with HUD regulations.
Provides professional, technical, and administrative support to the Housing Development Director and Housing Development Associate.
Attends training, meetings, and professional development activities to stay current on affordable housing and construction trends.