Senior Project Manager
Gainesville Housing Authority
Job Description
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $85,000 – $110,000 annually
About Us
At Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA), our mission is to provide safe, affordable housing and to promote opportunities for economic self-sufficiency to individuals and families in our community. We envision a future where every resident has access to quality housing and the tools they need to thrive. If you are passionate about public service, detail-oriented, and motivated to make a difference, we invite you to apply to join our team.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We value our employees and are proud to offer:
Competitive pay ($85,000–$110,000 annually)
Health and dental insurance Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off, holidays, and personal leave
Professional development opportunities
A supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to community impact
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Project Manager leads project management, coordination, compliance monitoring, and reporting for GHA’s Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant and Transformation Plan.
This role creates the systems that keep departments and partners accountable and give leadership a clear view of progress, budgets, commitments, risks, and results.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the Master Implementation Work Plan with milestones, deadlines, dependencies, deliverables, and responsible parties. Administer a professional project management platform, maintain accurate dashboards and records, and train staff and partners in its use.
Coordinate GHA departments, government agencies, residents, developers, contractors, consultants, and community partners.
Monitor HUD grant requirements, maintain compliance and reporting calendars, and coordinate corrective actions and audit-ready records.
Monitor subrecipient and partner agreements, performance, deliverables, reporting, and corrective actions.
Track match and leveraged resources, verify supporting documentation with Finance, and identify outstanding commitments or shortfalls.
Coordinate with the CFO and Finance Department to monitor budgets, expenditures, spending timelines, and financial variances.
Maintain contract tracking and a risk register; identify barriers and promptly elevate significant concerns to the CEO.
Collect and analyze performance data, prepare required reports and CEO dashboards, and support Board and community reporting.
Track resident engagement commitments and support clear communication with residents and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, project management, urban planning, community development, public policy, finance, housing/real estate, construction management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in project management, grant administration, community development, housing, government program administration, or a related field.
Demonstrated proficiency with a professional project management platform is required, including plans, assignments, milestones, dependencies, dashboards, reporting, risks, and documentation.
Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Monday.com, Asana, ClickUp, or comparable platforms is acceptable.
Knowledge of federal grant administration, HUD requirements, subrecipient monitoring, contracting, and financial tracking; Choice Neighborhoods, HUD, or other federal grant experience strongly preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and establish accountability across partners without direct supervisory authority.
Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Integrity, accountability, and professional judgment
Proactive problem solving and sound risk management
Data analysis, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through
Collaboration and clear communication with diverse stakeholders
Ability to recognize and promptly elevate matters requiring executive attention
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make an impact in your community and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application and resume to hr@gnvha.org.
Join GHA in creating opportunities and transforming lives through safe, affordable housing.
Employment Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $85,000 – $110,000 annually
About Us
At Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA), our mission is to provide safe, affordable housing and to promote opportunities for economic self-sufficiency to individuals and families in our community. We envision a future where every resident has access to quality housing and the tools they need to thrive. If you are passionate about public service, detail-oriented, and motivated to make a difference, we invite you to apply to join our team.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We value our employees and are proud to offer:
Competitive pay ($85,000–$110,000 annually)
Health and dental insurance Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off, holidays, and personal leave
Professional development opportunities
A supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to community impact
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Project Manager leads project management, coordination, compliance monitoring, and reporting for GHA’s Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant and Transformation Plan.
This role creates the systems that keep departments and partners accountable and give leadership a clear view of progress, budgets, commitments, risks, and results.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the Master Implementation Work Plan with milestones, deadlines, dependencies, deliverables, and responsible parties. Administer a professional project management platform, maintain accurate dashboards and records, and train staff and partners in its use.
Coordinate GHA departments, government agencies, residents, developers, contractors, consultants, and community partners.
Monitor HUD grant requirements, maintain compliance and reporting calendars, and coordinate corrective actions and audit-ready records.
Monitor subrecipient and partner agreements, performance, deliverables, reporting, and corrective actions.
Track match and leveraged resources, verify supporting documentation with Finance, and identify outstanding commitments or shortfalls.
Coordinate with the CFO and Finance Department to monitor budgets, expenditures, spending timelines, and financial variances.
Maintain contract tracking and a risk register; identify barriers and promptly elevate significant concerns to the CEO.
Collect and analyze performance data, prepare required reports and CEO dashboards, and support Board and community reporting.
Track resident engagement commitments and support clear communication with residents and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, project management, urban planning, community development, public policy, finance, housing/real estate, construction management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in project management, grant administration, community development, housing, government program administration, or a related field.
Demonstrated proficiency with a professional project management platform is required, including plans, assignments, milestones, dependencies, dashboards, reporting, risks, and documentation.
Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Monday.com, Asana, ClickUp, or comparable platforms is acceptable.
Knowledge of federal grant administration, HUD requirements, subrecipient monitoring, contracting, and financial tracking; Choice Neighborhoods, HUD, or other federal grant experience strongly preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and establish accountability across partners without direct supervisory authority.
Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Integrity, accountability, and professional judgment
Proactive problem solving and sound risk management
Data analysis, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through
Collaboration and clear communication with diverse stakeholders
Ability to recognize and promptly elevate matters requiring executive attention
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make an impact in your community and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application and resume to hr@gnvha.org.
Join GHA in creating opportunities and transforming lives through safe, affordable housing.
