Senior Vice President of Construction, Planning & Development

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 150000 - 185000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Vice President of Construction Planning & Development

The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) one of the nations 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 PHAs 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.

Core Leadership Responsibilities

Lead all phases of affordable housing developmentfrom 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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; masters degree preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

License and Certification Requirements

A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drivers License is required.

Travel required

Travel to PHA sites as warranted.

Compensation & 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. This is an on-site leadership position.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is between $150000.00 to $185000.00 commensurate with experience.

About PHA

Established in 1937 the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is a municipal agency providing public housing services to nearly 80000 residents in the city of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. PHA is embarking on a multi-year strategy to invest in or redevelop over 12900 existing public housing units and to develop or acquire up to 7000 new or existing affordable housing units. With a budget of more than $650 million and thousands of families served annually we are the fourth largest public housing authority in the U.S. and the largest landlord in Pennsylvania.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit acover letter and resume by February 13 2026.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications without regard to any protected characteristic under federal state or local law.

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Senior Vice President of Construction Planning & Development The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) one of the nations largest and most innovative Moving-to-Work public housing agencies invites applications for the position of Senior Vice President of Construction Planning & Development. This exec...