Deputy Director of Planning and Development

Job overview

The Deputy Director of Planning and Development role is onsite in Cambridge, MA. The salary range is $113,000–$160,800 per year. The role supports the Cambridge Housing Authority’s Planning and Development department, which works on affordable housing modernization, redevelopment, and development. Working with the department director, the deputy director provides technical, financial, and managerial oversight of planning projects. The role supervises staff, pursues funding, oversees contracts and procurement, coordinates with residents and external partners, and helps ensure projects meet agency goals and applicable requirements.

What you'll do

• Assist with supervision and administration of the Planning and Development department
• supervise and develop staff
• pursue funding and prepare applications
• oversee project budgets, contracts, procurement, and financial closings
• coordinate community and stakeholder processes
• review consultant submissions and design plans
• ensure schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory compliance
• coordinate with Operations and external partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deputy director

planning and development

affordable housing

housing modernization

redevelopment

construction projects

staff leadership

cambridge ma

cambridge housing authority

$113k–$160.8k

monday–friday

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting specifies a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week, with occasional construction-site visits.

About the employer

Cambridge Housing Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Housing Programs. Sector: 92.