Development Manager

The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA), one of the nation’s largest and most innovative Moving-to-Work public housing agencies, invites applications for the position of Development Manager. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Construction, Planning and Development, this leadership role manages the full lifecycle of public and affordable housing development projects and works closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, funders and public and private partners.

Shape the Future of Affordable Housing in Philadelphia

The Development Manager plays a key role in advancing PHA’s real estate development pipeline—guiding projects from acquisition and predevelopment through financing, construction, and closeout. This position supports the delivery of high-quality, sustainable housing that preserves communities and expands opportunities for families, older adults, and people with disabilities. The role offers hands-on leadership in complex, multi-layered development initiatives that contribute to equitable neighborhood revitalization across the City of Philadelphia.

Core Leadership Responsibilities

•         Manage the full development lifecycle for public and affordable housing projects, including acquisition, due diligence, predevelopment, financing, construction, and closeout.

•         Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities through site analysis, feasibility studies, and coordination of environmental, physical, and financial due diligence.

•         Lead negotiations related to property acquisition, development agreements, joint ventures, and consultant and vendor contracts.

•         Oversee predevelopment activities including entitlements, design development, scheduling, and coordination with local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.

•         Structure and secure project financing using a range of public and private funding sources, including LIHTC, HUD capital funds, grants, bonds, and loans.

•         Develop, monitor, and control project budgets and development pro formas; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

•         Manage relationships with architects, engineers, general contractors, construction managers, and other consultants.

•         Oversee procurement processes in compliance with HUD and public-sector requirements, including RFP/RFQ development and contract administration.

•         Monitor construction progress, review pay applications and change orders, and ensure compliance with contract terms and funding requirements.

•         Ensure all development activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including HUD and public housing standards.

•         Supervise development staff and coordinate closely with finance, legal, asset management, and operations teams.

•         Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership, boards, and public stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in real estate development, finance, urban planning, public administration, construction management, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in real estate, affordable housing, or public housing development. At least two (2) years of experience supervising staff. Demonstrated experience managing projects through predevelopment, financing, and construction. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

License and Certification Requirements

A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's 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 $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 commensurate with experience.

About PHA

Established in 1937, the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is a municipal agency providing public housing services to nearly 80,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHA is embarking on a multi-year strategy to invest in or redevelop over 12,900 existing public housing units and to develop or acquire up to 7,000 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 a cover letter and resume by February 20, 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.