Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Development Project Manager II is to provide project management and technical expertise to the Development Division to accomplish its primary goal of the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing in Washington, DC.

The Development Division is a division of the Office of Capital Programs (OCP), District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA). It is responsible for the planning, design, financing, project management and oversight of all phases of the development process required for developing affordable housing. This includes the revitalization of antiquated and obsolete public housing and necessary connections and/or improvements to the surrounding neighborhoods. It is a very fluid and dynamic division, and the Development Project Manager II will be working in a team environment with other highly motivated and dedicated staff.

All activities must support the District of Columbia Housing Authority’s strategic goals and objectives and produce results that accomplish the goals of the Office of Capital Programs.

Job Requirements: Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in real estate, or other related field; and at least (6) six years of project management related experience with a desired emphasis in either public housing, affordable housing, and/or real estate redevelopment or construction environment; or the equivalent combination of education and experience which meet the minimum qualifications requirement may be substituted.

Due to field responsibility, incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable in accordance with the Authority’s Fleet Management Policy and Procedures.

The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) conducts pre-employment screening on specified positions, which may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, drug and alcohol testing, verification of academic credentials, licenses, and certifications, and/or verification of work history.

This position has been designated by the department to require a drug and alcohol screening and background check. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing and will be required to consent to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.