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Housing Development Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 75000 - 79000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
1 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
28 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Join The Pittsburgh Land Banks dynamic team and help bring Pittsburghs historic housing back to life!
The Pittsburgh Land Bank (the PLB) returns distressed vacant and abandoned property back to productive reuse through affordable housing projects direct sales to businesses and residents structure stabilization and more. The PLB is overseen by a Board of Directors and receives additional staffing support from the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (the URA). Land Bank staff are URA employees and are embedded in the URAs Real Estate team. The URAs Real Estate Department oversees acquisition maintenance and conveyance of real property and serves as the URAs representative in the City of Pittsburghs public land recycling efforts.
The Housing Development Manager will inspect abandoned and distressed structures determine feasibility for reuse create detailed scopes of work manage the contractor bidding and selection process execute the RFP process and contractors ensure all work is completed in compliance with local state and federal laws as well as Land Bank policies and procedures oversee construction activities manage landcare and property maintenance activities and serve as a resource to potential homebuyers about required rehabilitation work. The ideal candidate will bring strong residential construction and rehabilitation expertise cost estimating skills knowledge of the real estate market the ability to draft contracts work scopes and budgets the ability to manage contractor relationships and the ability to manage all projects with accuracy and transparency.
Job title: Housing Development Manager
Department: Pittsburgh Land Bank
Divisional Unit: Real Estate
Salary Band: $75000-$79000
Reports to: Pittsburgh Land Bank Manager
Status: Full-time Exempt
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Conduct interior and exterior property inspections of abandoned and distressed structures to assess the feasibility of rehabilitation based on property conditions and market strength.
- Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates for full rehabilitation projects consistent with residential construction industry standards.
- Manage the contractor procurement process including preparing bid documents soliciting and reviewing bids and recommending contract awards.
- Oversee contractor performance schedules budgets and compliance with contracts permits and applicable regulations.
- Maintain accurate project files budgets and progress reports for internal use Board reporting and compliance requirements.
- Provide guidance to potential buyers regarding the extent of rehabilitation needed for properties offered by the PLB.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align rehabilitation projects with broader PLB and URA land recycling and development goals
- Monitor local real estate market conditions to help position PLB properties for disposition and maximize opportunities for sustainable reuse.
- Manage landcare contracts and property maintenance services for vacant PLB owned houses and lots
- Conduct on-site visits to verify property conditions and ensure landcare services are completed.
- Perform occasional light property management tasks such as installing lock boxes replacing deadbolts securing or boarding up structures and removing debris when necessary.
- Ensure that all construction rehabilitation and maintenance activities are completed with transparency cost-efficiency and in alignment with safety and quality standards.
- Support preparation of annual audits reports and presentations regarding PLB property rehabilitation activities through budget tracking
Position Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Architecture Engineering Urban Planning/Development Real Estate or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in residential construction rehabilitation or project management.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods building codes zoning and permitting requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in developing scopes of work cost estimating and managing contractors.
- Familiarity with real estate markets and property valuation.
- Experience engaging with homebuyers or community stakeholders to communicate property conditions and rehabilitation requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of local Pittsburgh building codes zoning and permitting processes.
- Familiarity with land bank operations tax foreclosures and real estate transactions.
- Experience working with nonprofits municipalities or redevelopment authorities.
- Knowledge of residential real estate development financing and cost controls.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely enter and inspect vacant and distressed residential structures including climbing stairs accessing basements and walking uneven terrain.
- Ability to work in environments that may include dust debris lack of utilities and exposure to outdoor elements.
- Ability to perform occasional light maintenance tasks including carrying lock boxes small tools or supplies.
- Must be able to talk listen and speak clearly in person and on the telephone
Disclaimers:
The URA is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race religion color gender age national origin ancestry disability sexual orientation gender identity political and/or union affiliation.
AN APPLICANT MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AND A CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENT OR BECOME ONE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT AT THE URA
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