Capital Improvements Development (CID) Director

Housing Authority of the City of East St. Louis
Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Capital Improvements Development (CID) Director

REPORTS TO: Acting Executive Director or Designee

SUPERVISES: Administrative Assistant, Development Coordinator, and

Development Inspector

SALARY: $70,180.17 – $81,368 (Exempt)

Position Overview:

An administrative position is responsible for initiating and coordinating all

Development activities.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Develops, monitors, and coordinates overall plans and implementation schedules

for all approved development programs. Coordinates all phases of development,

including site selection, proposal development, construction document creation,

and funding.

2. Oversees the procurement of Architect and engineer (A/E) Services for

Development activities. Ensures that procurement documents for A/E services

are prepared in accordance with HUD guidelines and ESLHA policy and

procedures and that the services procured are within budgetary requirements.

3. Establishes and monitors internal administrative controls and routine operation of

development activities.

4. Oversee the administration of A/E contracts for development activities. Ensures

that all A/E services are provided under established schedules. Review

specifications, drawings, and bid documents prepared by A/E firms to conform to

HUD and ESLHA requirements. Ensures payment requests, contract

modifications, settlement documents, and claims are processed per HUD

guidelines and ESLHA policies and procedures.

5. Monitors HUD review of Development activities. Ensure that all HUD comments

are answered on time. Maintains appropriate documentation to monitor HUD

reviews.

6. Oversee and monitor budgets for Development activities. Coordinate with the

Finance Department to ensure that all obligation and expenditure deadlines are

7. Prepare Annual and five (5) year plans. Meet with the Resident Advisory Board

and staff for recommendations.

8. Prepare inventory removal applications.

9. Responsible for compliance with Davis-Bacon and other federal and state labor

standards for Development activities.

10. Keeps abreast of changes in Federal Regulations that affect Development

programs.

11. Coordinates Development activities with other ESLHA departments and ESLHA

residents.

12. Responsible for the development of new public housing units.

13. Periodically visits construction sites to ensure accurate progress and quality

reporting.

14. Prepares, develops, completes, and submits grant applications for funding.

15. Other duties as assigned.

Performance Standards:

• Maintain good attendance; leave does not exceed the amount permitted, the

employee has no unexcused absences from the job, and the employee is

available to work during non-business hours when needed.

• A/E services are procured within established schedules and budgets.

• All documentation required by HUD guidelines relating to contract Administration

is submitted for approval and executed within the established schedule.

• All construction schedules are met as specified in the contract documents.

• All obligation and expenditure deadlines for Development activities are met

• All development funds are requisitioned completely, accurately, and in a timely

manner.

• Subordinate performance appraisals are completed properly and on time. The

supervisor believes that they reflect insight and sound judgement.

• Management reports and HUD reports are prepared accurately and approved,

and submitted by the date required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management is

preferred.

Experience: Five years of contract, contraction management/administration-related

experience, preferably in public housing or similar government unit.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

• Excellent employment and character references.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Bondable.

Submit Resume to:

[email protected]

The Housing Authority of the City of East St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
protected veteran status, or disability status.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be
performed by employees assigned to this position. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive list
of required responsibilities, duties, and skills. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may
be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to
change at the discretion of the Housing Authority of the City of East St. Louis.