Providence Community Housing

Function:

The Vice-President of Multi-family Project Development is responsible for the development of Providence Community Housing's major housing projects including multi-family tax credit rental, public housing redevelopment, supportive housing and housing for special needs population.
These projects will include public and private financing, mixed finance development agreements with local and state government and partnerships with equity investors.
Development responsibilities include financial plans, all land use entitlements and contracting required for the construction and operations.
The Vice-President of Multi-family Project Development reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is a member of PCH management team.

Know/How:

The position requires extensive practical experience with all aspects of the LIHTC and affordable housing development in an urban setting.
The position requires a proven ability to understand, propose and negotiate contracts with governmental agencies, equity funders and private contractors at all steps in the real estate development process.
This position requires an in-depth knowledge and familiarity with federal, state and city and related procedures for project management and administration.
The position requires the ability to function independently and as part of a team, along with the ability to function independently and as a part of a team, along with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
Ten years experience in positions of increasing responsibility in urban housing development, preferably with public/private financing scenarios.
Successful participation in HOPE VI is especially preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Local residency or ability to relocate for full time position

Principal Activities:

DEVELOPS AND MANAGES housing initiatives including multi-family, public housing redevelopment, supportive housing and housing for special needs populations
ASSISTS AND ADVISE senior management and Board of Directors on the implementation of policy directives
OVERSEES ADMINISTRATION of contracting and entitlement process for housing projects from design, permitting and construction through start up operations
COORDINATES activities and work tasks of PCH with its development partner Enterprise Community Partners
MANAGES the relationships with national, state and local agencies providing funding for housing
SUPERVISES, TRAINS and EVALUATES project development staff
COLLABORATES with other agencies and individuals engaged in developing affordable housing units.
MANAGES the application process for project funding sources including low-income and historic tax credits, HOME, CDBG, and the Affordable Housing Program