Bickerdike Housing Development Director Position

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Housing Development Director

PAY RANGE/GRADE: Commensurate with experience/ Grade 10

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Housing Development Director plans, directs and controls the operations and supervision of the Housing Development department, including the Technical Assistance – Community (TACOM), Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS) and CHDO programs. In all instances the Housing Development Director must perform in accordance with and be committed to the Bickerdike mission.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands, reach with hands and arms, bend, lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct supervision, evaluation and direction to Development Coordinator - TACOM, Development Coordinator – SARFS, Enterprise Fredric P. Rose Architectural Fellow and Interns, as applicable. Ensure and oversee supervision to SARFS Construction Coordinator and SARFS Repairperson. Carry-out the recruitment, screening, training and orientation of new staff ensuring adherence to all company directives as delineated in the manual of operations and policies, and elsewhere.

Oversee and manage Bickerdike’s Housing Development department and all it projects and initiatives and ensure that all projects are consistent with the organization’s mission and community development perspective, and comply with Bickerdike’s design and operations priorities.

Coordinate, oversee and carry out the management of housing development projects and the development process from conception to completion, including but not limited to: project formation and formulation, selection and assembly of development team, government approvals, architectural design, project financing, pre-construction, closing, construction oversight, project completion and turnover, and all related compliance.

Evaluate, initiate and oversee new housing development opportunities including but not limited to: consistency with Bickerdike priorities, evaluation of potential sites to determine feasibility, negotiation of purchase agreements, exploration of financing for new projects, securing predevelopment financing, and obtaining the necessary approvals.

Facilitate and ensure meaningful opportunities for community involvement throughout the housing development process. Ensure that the public is adequately informed of and involved in Bickerdike’s development activities in coordination with other Bickerdike departments as appropriate.

Oversee, ensure and carry out financial analysis and proforma preparation for all housing development projects, ensuring their financial feasibility, long term financial success and sustainability.

Coordinate, oversee and ensure the negotiation, preparation and execution of all legal documents and contracts, in coordination with the Executive Director.

Oversee and ensure all required insurance coverage is communicated and secured, including accurate information on type of insurance, required limits, additional insured’s and certificate holders, and transfer of buildings from builders risk coverage to regular property, general liability and other insurance coverage, in coordination with the Operations Director.

A non-profit organization serving the community development needs of West Town, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Hermosa and Avondale since 1967.

Oversee and ensure the CHDO, SARFS and TACOM programs, including but not limited to: application submission, finalizing program work plans and City of Chicago delegate agency contracts, ensuring the completion of the program goals, and submitting necessary documents. Coordinate program vouchering process with Accounting Department.

Coordinate, oversee and ensure the preparation of all reports and their timely submission for specific housing development projects and initiatives, TACOM, SARFS and CHDO as required and/or appropriate.

Develop, direct and oversee short and long term planning for the Housing Development department in consultation with the Executive Director, as appropriate, and ensure plan implementation with staff through regular supervision and departmental meetings.

Staff the Rockwell Community Development and BRC Affiliate Boards, ensuring all required coordination and advance preparation for meetings.

Keep the Executive Director informed of housing development and department activities, and consult with the Executive Director on legal, financial and programmatic matters, as appropriate.

Oversee, ensure and carry out the coordination with and timely transfer of all relevant housing development information for each project to Property Management, Asset Management, and Accounting departments.

Engage and work in coordination with Humboldt Construction Company, Property Management, Organizing and other departments on issues affecting the housing development and construction process.

Maintain working relationships and communications with elected officials, City of Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED), Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), other relevant government entities, equity syndicators, foundations, private banks, and other funders.

Maintain current knowledge of housing policy issues, development resources, and guidelines, policies and procedures for HUD, IHDA, HED, CHA, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, and all other housing development subsidy programs utilized in the financing of Bickerdike development projects.

Oversee the maintenance of paper and electronic document archive system for all housing development documents including all government, subsidy, development, and partnership related documents and contracts, and ensure all required reporting is carried out and submitted to partners, governmental agencies and others as appropriate.

Coordinate and engage with the Resource Development and Communications managers to prepare grant applications, apply for awards and respond to press inquiries related to housing development or other relevant issues.

Represent Bickerdike at community and other meetings as appropriate.

Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 5 years of related work experience and bachelor’s degree in related field. A master’s degree in a related field preferred. Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills necessary. Environmentally sustainable “Green” design and construction knowledge preferred. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Computer knowledge necessary. Must have access to a car, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance for field work. West Town, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Hermosa and Avondale residents preferred.

REPORTING RELATIONS: The Housing Development Director reports to the Executive Director and is expected to work with minimal supervision and to make key decisions in consultation with the Executive Director.

Qualified candidates can send their resume to jobs@bickerdike.org.

Bickerdike is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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