Career Opportunities

Construction Project Manager

Expected Hiring Range: $50,742.82 to $63,627.66

The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking to add new members to the team who are eager to make a difference in their community. If you are looking for more than just a job, but a place where you belong, can grow, and be part of a solution to the housing affordability crisis, we have a place for you. Enjoy the satisfaction of helping families be housed successfully and giving them an opportunity to thrive. We value service, community, respect, and equity. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits, a solid pension plan, and opportunities for career growth. Commit to something that matters and begin your journey with Raleigh Housing Authority.

General Description

• Identifies, evaluates, and manages capital improvement projects related to building systems, life safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop scopes of work and project schedules ensuring successful projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Oversees life safety and building systems including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, elevators, HVAC systems, emergency communication systems, backflow preventers, and other critical infrastructure.
• Coordinates required inspections, testing, certifications, and corrective actions to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Prepares and administers contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and project correspondence.
• Manages contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Conducts site inspections and monitors project progress, quality, and contract compliance.
• Reviews and approves contractor invoices and payment requests in accordance with completed work.
• Maintains project documentation and contract files from project initiation through closeout.
• Assists with long-range capital planning, facility assessments, and replacement schedules for major building systems.
• Provides project management support for emergency repairs and critical building system failures.
• Collaborates with internal departments to prioritize repairs, compliance activities, and capital improvement initiatives.

 Special Requirements

• Valid NC Driver’s License required.
• Drug testing and criminal background check required.

Desirable Education & Training

• Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in construction management is highly preferred.
• Consideration will also be given to candidates with a High School Diploma or its equivalent and four years of experience in construction work with responsibility for supervision and construction cost estimating, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Practical knowledge of asbestos and lead based paint abatements is favorable as is multi-lingual proficiency.
• Familiarity with MS Office 365 is highly preferred.

For instructions on applying, go to the Application link.

Expected Hiring Range: $150,000 – $175,000
The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking to add new members to the team who are eager to make a difference in their community. If you are looking for more than just a job, but a place where you belong, can grow, and be part of a solution to the housing affordability crisis, we have a place for you. Enjoy the satisfaction of helping families be housed successfully and giving them an opportunity to thrive. We value service, community, respect, and equity. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits, a solid pension plan, and opportunities for career growth. Commit to something that matters and begin your journey with Raleigh Housing Authority.

The Director of Accounting and Financial Operations is a senior executive responsible for planning, directing and evaluating the fiscal operations of the Housing Authority. This role ensures financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate reporting across a diversified portfolio that includes HUD-subsidized programs as well as non-subsidized real estate and affiliated entities

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Financial Reporting & Accounting Day-to-Day Operations
• Lead the agency’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage timely financial statements for the Housing Authority and its related entities, including market-rate and mixed-entity portfolios.
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all funds and entities.
• Submit required HUD Financial Data Schedule (FDS) reporting for applicable programs.
• Manage drawdowns and financial transaction processing through HUD systems such as LOCCS for applicable programs.
• Oversee accounting for property operations including rent collections, payables, maintenance capitalization, and operating expenses.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) financial regulations for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee adherence to external audit requirements and coordinate annual financial statement audits.
• Ensure compliance with loan covenants and reporting requirements for non-HUD financing arrangements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard agency and affiliate assets.
• Oversee accounting systems, processes, and procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness.

Team Leadership
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate accounting and finance staff.
• Establish clear workflows, performance standards, and accountability structures within the finance team.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement within accounting operations.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Special Requirements
• Must possess and maintain a valid NC driver’s license.
• Drug testing, criminal background check and DMV check required.

Desirable Education & Training
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration. Master’s degree, CPA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, preferably in government, municipal, or non-profit financial management, with a strong background in staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, financial reporting, and multi-entity consolidation.
• Working knowledge of HUD financial requirements, grant accounting, and public sector compliance standards is preferred.
• Proficiency with real estate or public sector financial systems (preferably Yardi) and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.

For instructions on applying, go to the Application link.

Expected Hiring Range: $58,741.16 – $73,656.97

The Raleigh Housing Authority team is recruiting for a few new members eager to make a difference in their community. If you are looking for more than just a job, but a place where you belong, can grow, and be part of a solution to the housing affordability crisis, we have a place for you. Enjoy the satisfaction of helping families be housed successfully and giving them an opportunity to thrive. We value service, community, respect, and equity. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits, a solid pension plan, and opportunities for career growth. Commit to something that matters and begin your journey with RHA!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Manager is responsible for leading the administration and compliance of the Housing Choice Voucher Program in accordance with HUD regulations and Raleigh Housing Authority policies. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Leased Housing, this role ensures efficient program operations, regulatory compliance adherence to all federal, state, and local requirements, and high-quality customer service.

The HCV Manager supervises a team of five HCV Specialists, supports budget preparation, conducts quality control audits, and implements strategies to maintain program integrity and performance. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work with a diverse group of program participants.

Job Duties include:

• Lead daily operations of the HCV Program in compliance with HUD and RHA requirements
• Conduct quality control audits to ensure compliance with RHA’s Administrative Plan and HUD regulations.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Supervise, train, and mentor HCV staff
• Resolve complex participant and landlord issues pertaining to the rental assistance programs
• Serves as backup for program functions, including intake, annual recertifications, interim income adjustments, move-ins, inspections, etc.
• Assist with preparing HUD and internal reports and other documents for the voucher rental assistance program.
• Assist with budget development
• Assist with the development and revisions to policies and procedures applicable to the voucher rental assistance programs in accordance with federal regulations and RHA policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, participants, and community partners
• Promote and provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates sound management principles.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid North Carolina Driver’s License, drug testing, criminal background check and DMV check is required.
• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Specialist Certification (Nan McKay, or NAHRO)

DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience in subsidized housing or property management
• Five (5) years of HCV management experience in a public housing authority preferred
• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws, HUD and other Federal, State, and local regulations related to the housing choice voucher operation of a public housing authority and nonprofit organization.
• Experience using YARDI software is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

For instructions on applying, go to the Application link.

Expected Hiring Range: $55,943.96 – $70,149.49

The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking to add new members to the team who are eager to make a difference in their community. If you are looking for more than just a job, but a place where you belong, can grow, and be part of a solution to the housing affordability crisis, we have a place for you. Enjoy the satisfaction of helping families be housed successfully and giving them an opportunity to thrive. We value service, community, respect, and equity. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits, a solid pension plan, and opportunities for career growth. Commit to something that matters and begin your journey with Raleigh Housing Authority.

General Description

• Responsible for managing a multi-site subsidized housing rental portfolio.
• Responsible for overall management of the site including planning, budgeting, marketing, fiscal management and providing leadership and direction to the maintenance and office staff.
• Responsible for leasing, determining eligibility and subsidized rent amounts, collecting rents, informing tenants of policies and procedures, inspecting units and grounds, ensuring compliance, investigating lease violations, renewals and filing court papers when needed.
• The Property Manager will manage the waiting list and qualify applicants. Requires leadership, organizational skills, self-motivation, and follow-through.
• Courtesy and tact are required in daily contact with residents, outside human service agencies and other employees.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid NC driver’s license.
• Drug testing, criminal background check and DMV check required.
• Must be proficient with Yardi software and Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable Education & Training

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, or property management, or an equivalent combination of experience or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Considerable experience in property management (preferably in a public housing authority) is preferred.

For instructions on applying, go to the Application link.