Vice President of Development Operations & Administration

HCi Advisory Group • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $112,700 - $146,600 • 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 Vice President of Development Operations & Administration. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Development & Construction, this leadership role oversees the technical, regulatory, and compliance functions supporting PHA’s real estate development and redevelopment portfolio.
Support the Delivery of High-Quality Affordable Housing in Philadelphia
The Vice President of Development Operations & Administration plays a critical role in advancing PHA’s development pipeline by ensuring that projects are technically sound, fully compliant, and efficiently executed throughout the development lifecycle. This position provides oversight of environmental clearance, design coordination, construction administration, inspections, and regulatory compliance, supporting the successful delivery of public housing and affordable housing projects that preserve communities and expand housing opportunities for Philadelphia residents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Real Estate Development, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in technical, regulatory, or compliance management within real estate development, construction, or public/affordable housing.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing environmental clearance, architectural and engineering services, inspections, and construction administration.
• At least two (2) years of experience managing professional-level staff.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical, regulatory, and compliance aspects of public housing and affordable housing development and redevelopment projects.
• Support development planning efforts by identifying regulatory constraints, conducting feasibility analyses, and reviewing development cost estimates.
• Lead the environmental clearance process, including review of environmental assessments, mitigation strategies, and coordination with HUD and other regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate and oversee architects, engineers, and design consultants to ensure compliance with program requirements, accessibility standards, and organizational quality standards.
• Review and validate construction budgets, cost estimates, and funding requirements.
• Oversee inspection processes and coordinate with local government agencies to ensure construction and rehabilitation work meets quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Provide oversight of construction administration activities, including procurement, contracts, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with internal development, finance, procurement, compliance, and property management teams to support project execution and closeout.
• Prepare technical and regulatory materials for the Board of Commissioners, HUD, state agencies, and funding partners.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to staff supporting regulatory compliance, inspections, and project administration.
• Maintain complete and accurate project records, including environmental reports, technical drawings, contracts, and compliance correspondence.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical and regulatory oversight through project completion.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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