Reporting to the Chief of Staff the Sr. Vice President of Development Services will leverage their skills and experience in real estate towards affordable housing finance and development best practices to take a significant leadership role in the project, staff and deal management for the rehabilitation and creation of multi-family housing projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supervise real estate development staff in the development of housing opportunities for THA and related entities; • Direct all real estate development services operations, including, but not limited to department staff, development deal processing, securing land acquisitions, all predevelopment activities, • Lead the development and implementation of any housing development related grants, such as the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Grant. • Lead LIHTC Application creation and submission, analysis, and personnel for all real estate development activities in close coordination with the Departments of Construction Services, Housing Operations and the Office of Data and Compliance. • Assist in identifying acquisition opportunities, developing financing options and evaluating over-all project feasibility; • Lead the creation departmental policies and procedures and standards for deal processing that promote a high quality, effective, and Project Team focused work environment; • Lead the securing of zoning, entitlements, building of community support and working with various internal and external stakeholder groups; • Negotiate all major agreements and financing documents, including limited partnership agreements and loan documents in close coordination with Legal; • Serve as an articulate, visible, and effective spokesperson for the agency and its projects; • Direct overall progress of projects in terms of budget and timelines; • Build and maintain a positive and effective relationship with external partners, including banks, investors, government lenders, and consultants, such as general contractors, architects, and others; • Work with the Executive Office and the Board of Commissioners on the progress of development projects and to request approval of new projects; • Co-Coordinate with Housing Operations the development of a comprehensive Asset Management Program that aligns to the Agency's overall development agenda. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities • Oversees the Development Services Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. • The incumbent employee must have strong leadership, fiscal and administrative management abilities. The ability to take the initiative and lead others is an absolute requirement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Broad knowledge and understanding of local, state, and federal programs administered by the agency and the laws related to those programs. • Ability to effectively communicate program rules, guidelines, and concepts to members of the public. • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.