Salary Range:

Senior Vice President

Min

$101,280.00

Mid

$136,800.00

Max

$172,320.00

Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Organizational wide, short, medium and long range strategic planning, KPIs, metrics and goals.
• Directs the management of capital improvement activities including design and construction, renovation and rehabilitation of existing properties, real estate acquisition, demolition and disposition, real estate marketing and sales, and residential and commercial development.
• Develops non-profit, public, and private sector partnerships to create innovative mixed finance projects, affordable housing programs, and economic self-sufficiency and homeownership opportunities for low-income citizens.
• Works with the RRHA Board of Commissioners, the Mayor’s office, City Administration, City Council, various City departments, community groups and developers in support of RRHA’s role, objectives and special authorities under Title 36 of the code of Virginia, including: creation of redevelopment & conservation plans; annual application for CDBG, CIP and HOME funded projects; project management of City contracted projects; property management for City properties; bond issuance, financial and environmental reporting and other related activities.
• Establishes and serves as the agency liaison with City Administration, HUD representatives, City Planning and Development Review and Economic and Community Development Departments.
• Works with the City’s Economic Development department to increase business ownership and seek commercial amenities for communities.
• Identifies and establishes relationships with appropriate financial institutions.
• Directs and manages mixed-income and mixed-use real estate development.
• Initiates, designs, and implements development/redevelopment plans. Reviews and evaluates projects on a scheduled basis to determine the status and makes decisions about project completion.
• Makes recommendations to the CEO, RRHA Board of Commissioners, and Richmond City Council regarding strategies for successful completion of projects.
• Analyzes and interprets business proposals. Develops and approves Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and negotiates contracts. Ensures that RFPs, RFQs, proposals and contracts are aligned with the agency’s strategic plan and the City’s master plan. Ensures management oversight of the work of vendors, consultants, development partners and contractors.
• Oversees the affiliated non-profit/501(c) (3) and related entities. Administers the agency’s bond program.
• Monitors federal, state, and local-level programs and Block Grants to determine how they can best support RRHA objectives.
• Manages all RRHA activities related to tax-exempt bond inducement/financing.
• Manages the formulation and implementation of operational objectives and strategies for the real estate and community development department.
• Develops and monitors departmental budget. Analyzes capital and operating expenses and revenue projections.
• Analyzes industry best practices to ensure that the agency remains competitive in the market.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with local, state, and federal government entities, business and financial communities, community organizations and citizens.
• Reviews and evaluates programs and projects to ensure operational, regulatory, and financial expectations are met.
• Represents the agency at Richmond City Council meetings, work sessions, public hearings and meetings with state, federal and local officials. Serves as a member of external and internal committees, commissions, and task forces.
• Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation, court decisions, and other legal matters relating to community revitalization activities and prepares reports or recommendations.
• Coaches, guides, and develops employees, evaluates performance, and provides feedback. Manages and approves all department human resource activities including hires, terminations, and disciplinary actions.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures and federal, state, and local regulations.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience : (The following requirements may be used to evaluate applicants for employment. When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for differences in experience and education.)

Education: Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, or public/business administration or closely related discipline.

Experience: Five (5) or more years of related and progressively responsible managerial experience, inclusive of direct oversight of real estate and community development projects and staff. Extensive professional experience in development, management and implementation of community development programs, real estate portfolios, business planning, pro forma analysis and financing/budgeting. Five (5) or more years of recent and direct “hands on” experience preparing financial packaging of real estate inclusive of tax credits, bond financing, and other federal and/or governmental lending products.

Four (4) years of full-time experience in public agency Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis and Development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Related Master's degree along with seven (7) years of increasingly responsible real estate and senior level (Director or above) community development leadership experience.

• Five (5) or more years of demonstrated experience with mixed use financing programs.
• Demonstrated integral role in the successful implementation and completion of multiple real estate and community development projects.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Possession and retention of a valid Virginia driver’s license. Must maintain a driving record acceptable to RRHA and its insurance carrier(s).

Behavioral Competencies

This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills:

Job Knowledge:

• Shares new ideas and perspectives to adjust Authority strategies
• Recognizes situations and resources to create desired impact and maximize successful outcomes
• Contributes to shaping Authority practices and policies

Customer Service :

• Keeps abreast of the industry and related organizations, proactively identifies and builds relationships that could lead to future organization opportunities
• Maintains knowledge about related organizations and leverages that knowledge to help the Authority
• Works with others to understand what matters most to clients and how to respond

Effective Communication :

• Communicates complex issues clearly and credibly with widely varied audiences
• Uses communication skills to resolve differences and arrive at the best course of action, when there are conflicting sources of information
• Communicates complex technical information in a business context

Initiative:

• Regularly evaluates the effectiveness of team-based improvements using predetermined measures and criteria
• Implements new methods, processes, tools, and/or techniques by helping to eliminate internal and external barriers
• Creates a work environment conducive to improving programs and services

Responsiveness and Accountability :

• Fosters a sense of urgency, ownership, and personal commitment in and across the department
• Is transparent about the department’s goals and provides staff with timely information on progress and outcomes
• Creates an environment where honesty, integrity, and personal accountability are rewarded

Teamwork :

• Creates an inclusive work environment by valuing the ideas and opinions of those inside and outside of the team
• Proactively shares information about recent decisions and future changes across departments
• Creates an environment where others are encouraged and rewarded for working across departments

Problem Solving and Analysis

• Designs complex problem-solving tools and methods
• Identifies the impact of solutions on multiple areas within the organization
• Develops contingency measures and explores various problem-solving options

Program and Project Management

• Oversees the general execution of programs and departmental/organizational projects and balances priorities based on broader Authority goals
• Manages risks across multiple projects by examining total resource requirements and assessing impact of projects on the day-to-day operations
• Modifies project approach and budget without compromising the quality of outcomes and the desired results

Strategic Capacity and Leadership

• Identifies and develops the strategies needed to align the department with organizational goals
• Displays and contributes in-depth knowledge to strategic planning at the organizational level
• Defines performance measures to evaluate the success of organization’s strategy
• Leads and unites diverse workgroups across departments to achieve organizational objectives
• Is accountable for the performance of functional area as well as related program or project stewardship

Job Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of community and economic development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of real estate development, sales and marketing, and capital improvements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of urban planning principles and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of community development corporations.
• Considerable knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Considerable skill in establishing positive work relationships with local elected and appointed officials, community groups, residents, developers, and business leaders.
• Ability to create, implement and manage development/redevelopment plans and projects.
• Ability to develop mixed financing packages.
• Ability to manage vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and make decisions about complex business proposals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, administrative officials, and the public.
• Proficiency in current office technology and software applications.

Technical Skills

To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks. Ability to configure and manage databases.

Physical Demands

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

EEO Statement : RRHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal. State or local laws.