If you are looking for a great employment opportunity, Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic (HDC) is currently seeking a
Full Time Director of Project Management – Lancaster Area.
HDC MidAtlantic envisions a world where a safe, welcoming, affordable place to call home is open to everyone. We believe home shouldn’t be an impossible dream; it should be an attainable reality. We are resident advocates, trusted developers, property managers, community partners, and collaborators. We are part of the fabric of our towns and cities and have been working with our neighbors since 1971 to create real change and meaningful connections. As champions of the greater good, we are committed to advancing equity, we open the door to opportunities, and we build homes that we can all be proud of.
HDC owns and/or manages over 3,000 apartments, providing housing that is safe and affordable to those with lower incomes, focusing on seniors, families, and individuals living with disabilities. Serving nearly 4,000 residents in 55 communities located in urban, suburban, and rural areas across Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, HDC builds hope and opportunity for all residents to reach their full potential by creating, preserving, and strengthening affordable housing communities.
Position Summary
The Director of Project Management provides strategic and functional leadership for affordable housing developments from initial planning through final inspection and transition to property management. This includes oversight of new construction, in-place renovations, acquisition rehabilitation, and adaptive re-use developments, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. In addition, this role will assume responsibility for integrating asset management strategies to ensure the long-term performance, sustainability, and financial health of the organization’s real estate portfolio. The Director fosters cross-departmental collaboration to align project delivery and asset oversight with HDC’s mission, strategic goals, and growth initiatives.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should
not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. HDC may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Project Planning & Scope Definition
- Lead the planning and execution of affordable housing development projects, ensuring alignment with HDC’s strategic objectives and partner expectations.
- Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, integrating long-term operational and asset considerations into the planning process.
- Support land development and due diligence activities in collaboration with the SVP of Real Estate Development
Financial Management & Cost Control
- Responsible for analyzing and managing project cost estimates to assess feasibility.
- Maintain a detailed tracking of project financials, including change order logs and contingency management.
- Lead value engineering efforts to optimize project costs.
- Approve construction draws and change orders within budgetary guidelines.
Construction Management & Oversight
- Review and ensure legal compliance of architectural and construction contracts.
- Oversee project design and construction, ensuring accuracy of construction documents and adherence to development goals.
- Hold architects and contractors accountable for performance and deliverables.
- Serve as the primary communication link between the SVP and contractors.
- Monitor and manage construction schedules to ensure timely completion.
- Oversee and monitor construction and post-construction inspections.
- Collaborate with Facilities Management on new and renovated building systems and maintenance.
Asset Management Integration
- Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure developments support long-term sustainability, compliance, and financial performance.
- Analyze building and system performance data to inform future design, development, and capital planning decisions.
- Contribute to portfolio-level planning by providing feedback on asset condition, capital needs, and operational risk.
- Support lifecycle asset planning by integrating maintenance, energy efficiency, and system replacement considerations during project development.
- Participate in property transition planning to ensure smooth handoff to Property Management and Finance teams.
Leadership & Organizational Strategy
- Provide leadership to the Real Estate Development team, ensuring accountability, professional development, and performance aligned with organizational values.
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery and asset oversight processes.
- Serve as a key member of the Operational leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, portfolio growth, and cross-functional initiatives.
*Perform other duties as assigned*
Skills/Education/Experience
- Position requires a bachelor’s degree and ten years of construction management related work experience.
- Proven project management skills, with the ability to set and meet aggressive deadlines
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with a talent for building rapport quickly
- Knowledge of a wide variety of construction materials.
- Team player with ability to collaborate cross functionally.
- Inquisitive with strong interpersonal skills and outstanding attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to solve problems creatively
- Position requires a valid driver’s license.
- Successful completion of drug screening and criminal background check
Core Competencies (skills, Knowledge, Or Abilities)
Quality of Work: Demonstrates commitment to their area of work, capability, and efficiency in completing work, and dedication to providing the highest quality deliverables and services. Takes ownership of their work and understands its impact on residents, partners, and the organization. Strives for excellence and motivation to give their best.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Able to work with colleagues toward shared goals. Understands the value of collaboration and teamwork to the success of their role and willingly shares responsibility and recognition when contributing to the capacity of the team. Works effectively and respectfully within and across teams and departments.
Communication: Demonstrates effective and proactive communication skills appropriate to their role; gives and seeks honest, respectful feedback; acts with integrity and empathy; is mindful of managing and expressing one’s emotions respectfully in all situations. Understanding diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
Continuous Learning: Actively identify new areas for self-learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job
Normal Work Environment
- The work environment will be indoors and outdoors and will require 25% annual travel.
- Requires moderate physical demands, lifting up to 25 pounds, continuous standing, bending, walking, and lifting.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We believe in and practice equal opportunity. HDC MidAtlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
HDC MidAtlantic is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, any other status protected by law and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
