Senior Vice President of Construction, Planning & Development

HCi Advisory Group • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $150,000 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Vice President of Construction, Planning & Development 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 Senior Vice President of Construction, Planning & Development. This executive leadership role reports to the Executive Vice President (EVP) and oversees a multidisciplinary workforce and consultants. Shape the Future of Affordable Housing in Philadelphia The Senior Vice President will help the EVP guide PHA’s real estate planning, development pipeline, and construction operations to preserve existing communities and significantly increase the number of high-quality homes for families, older adults, and people with disabilities. The role has direct responsibility for large-scale capital initiatives, complex financing strategies, and partnerships that advance equitable neighborhood revitalization across the City of Philadelphia.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in housing development serving low- and moderate-income households.
• At least three (3) years supervising professional-level employees.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university in a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's License is required.
• Travel to PHA sites as warranted.

Nice To Haves

• master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of affordable housing development—from financial feasibility analysis and proforma review through design, procurement of third-party consultants, construction oversight, and project closeout.
• Direct multi-year capital planning, ensuring that capital needs assessments for PHA and affiliate-owned properties remain current and aligned with agency priorities.
• Steward project performance through rigorous attention to schedules, budgets, and technical specifications in collaboration with internal teams and external contractors.
• Identify funding opportunities that leverage HUD, LIHTC, PHFA, banking partners, grants, and PHA financing tools to maximize housing production and preservation.
• Advise executive management on emerging risks and opportunities impacting development and construction programs.
• Represent PHA in negotiations with community organizations, developers, and public/private stakeholders to foster durable, mission-focused collaborations.
• Support the Loan Review Committee and other governance bodies with underwriting analysis, presentations, and recommendations regarding the use and level of federal and local funding programs.
• Provide mentorship and organizational leadership including staff selection, training, performance management, and the promotion of high professional standards.

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: Executive