SUMMARY
This is a senior level position whose?purpose is to?manage and?oversee?all aspects of?the Detroit Housing Commission’s (DHC’s)?development projects, including contract administration.? Duties include developing long-term resources, supervising staff, preparing budgets, coordinating property acquisition and disposition, attending meetings, making recommendations, overseeing financial proposals?and funding applications,?promoting and?monitoring program compliance?with regulations, budgets and schedules.?The incumbent directs and coordinates activities to achieve maximum efficiency by working with subordinates to establish goals, policies and procedures, and working with outside organizations to provide needed funding and services. Work is evaluated based on results and compliance with relevant guidelines,?contract requirements,?budget and schedules,?as well as timely completion of job functions and requirements.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
? Bachelor’s Degree in planning, technical/project management, community development or related field
? Master’s?Degree in planning, community development, public administration, or related field a plus
? Certifications or Licenses as Builder, Low-Income Tax Credits, Realtor, UPCS Inspections are considered as advanced work beyond Bachelor’s
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
? 5 Years of prior experience with real estate-related project management
? 5 Years of progressively responsible experience in planning, community development, grant administration, project management,?or?real estate development?or?an?equivalent?combination of education and experience
? Extensive experience in managing large-scale mixed-finance and mixed-use development also may be substituted for a?Master’s degree
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
? Must have or be able to acquire a valid state driver’s license
? Must pass federal, state, and local criminal investigation clearances, and pass a drug screening test administered by the Commission or its designated provider
? Must be insurable under the agency’s insurance policy
? Must be bondable and insurable
? Must be capable of obtaining Federal, State of?Michigan?and City of Detroit Police Department criminal investigation clearances
? Must be willing to work traditional and non-traditional or weekend hours as required
KNOWLEDGE
? Knowledge of real estate development processes from concept to construction
? Knowledge of budgeting, project management
? Knowledge of local and state agencies as it relates to community development
? Knowledge of local and state housing and community development policies
? Knowledge of public financing tools and regulatory guidelines
? Knowledge of affordable or public housing
? Knowledge of organization’s structure, policies and procedures
? Knowledge of the operation of commission and HUD computer system and software
? Knowledge of the RHF grant programs and Hope IV grant programs
? Knowledge of DHC’s Administrative Plan and related policies and procedures
? Knowledge of principles and practices of urban development and housing management
? Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, budgeting and budget administration
? Knowledge of report preparation techniques
? Knowledge of training methods for all levels of personnel, related to departmental initiatives
? Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and institutional procedures
? Knowledge of strategic planning and organizational development techniques
? Knowledge of and participation in contract negotiations
? Knowledge of HUD rules and regulations that apply to property management: Fair Housing Laws, Michigan Real Estate Landlord-Tenant Law, OSHA Standards, Local and State Building Codes
? Knowledge of HUD regulations and guidelines relating to Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and State and Local building and occupancy laws or regulation
REQUIRED ABILITIES
? Synthesize complex subject matter for executive leadership and board members
? Manage consultants and third-party contractors
? Work with interdisciplinary teams both internally and externally
? Analyze situations, review available actions, and determine the best course of action
? Anticipate potential issues to develop preventative actions
? Communicate effectively orally or in writing with relevant stakeholders, internal and external, from a variety of backgrounds
? Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders to accomplish organizational goals
? Interact effectively in a complex, dynamic environment
? Interpret and apply regulations to department specific policies
? Manage conflict effectively
? Manage multiple priorities and demands within established requirements
? Manage time effectively to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively
? Plan, organize and conduct audit and document areas of non-compliance
? Plan, organize, complete or assign work and special projects in order to meet organizational goals
? Prepare written documents/reports with proper sentence structure, grammar and overall completeness
? Present numerical data effectively
? Provide high level, quality customer service both internally and externally
? Read and understand department specific documentation, and policies and procedures
? Read, write and interpret documents of a technical nature
? Review and edit documents for accuracy and completeness
? Understand and apply HUD organizational rules, instructions, policies and procedures appropriately
? Understand community housing needs and problems
? Work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders
? Work under pressure of deadlines
? Work with all levels of contractors to assure performance aligns with contract requirements
? Master position-specific software
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
? Position does not have direct reports but requires some management of third-party consultants and contractors
REPORTS TO
? Sr. Director of Real Estate Development
