Colin Woodrow

Successfully lead and execute projects from inception to completion. Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, including meticulous planning, budget management, scheduling, proactive risk mitigation, and effective team coordination. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and consistently exceed quality expectations.

Supervises staff to include project management and resource allocation, prioritizing and assigning work, developing effective workflows with standard operating procedures, and conducting performance evaluations. Ensures that employees follow policies and procedures, and makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions and recommendations, including coaching and mentoring.

Directs and manages the agency's comprehensive Procurement Program, encompassing the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure strict adherence to all relevant regulations. Oversee all aspects of procurement and contract administration, including leading negotiations, effective management, and necessary documentation. Conducts and prepares thorough contract audits for compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. Represents the agency to key stakeholders and fosters strong vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements.

Directs the development of agency strategic planning including the publishing of the long-range transportation planning, facilities planning, and bus stop master planning. Responsible for presenting these work products and ensuring theimplementation of plans.

Develop and manage the agency capital improvement plan to meet operational needs and achieve agency strategic goals with a focus on long-term efforts.

Responsible for agency land acquisition for capital projects, including site evaluation and selection, maintaining compliance with the Uniform Act and other federal, state, and local requirements, including the supervision and management of the environmental review process following NEPA, and coordination of right-of-way acquisition.

Lead the facility design team, managing architects, engineers, general contractors, real estate brokers, attorneys, and other professional services to realize agency efforts. This work includes project research, budgeting, bids/proposals, contract negotiations, public presentations, coordination with the Board of Directors, and project management; applicable to acquisition, construction, leasing, and tenant/property management.

Direct Information Technology team to support all departments and end-users in the organization to include oversight of computer hardware, software, networks, servers, and technical support including security measures.

Develops and pursues grant funding opportunities aligned with agency goals. Serves as a liaison with funding agencies and manages grant projects, ensuring compliance with all regulations and overseeing subrecipient management. Leads research and coordination efforts to identify and secure new funding sources."

In coordination with the Director of Operations, oversee the implementation of the zero-emissions transition plan. This includes battery electric vehicles and charging infrastructure research, determination of specifications, procurement, siting, and activation. Lead operational improvements, including the selection and implementation of change management systems, and coordination of technical assistance.

Direct the collection, analysis, organization, and reporting of ridership data, fleet metrics, and operational statistics for fixed-route, paratransit, and other transit services for federally required reporting, improvement of service delivery, and prioritization of capital projects.

Lead representative for coordinated service planning with other city departments and state entities for current and future services related to land use planning and other community planning initiatives.

Manages the development of GIS analyses, mapping initiatives, and data coordination with other government agencies, contractors, and community partners, including tax district management.

Represent the agency with community stakeholders, other public agencies, professional organizations, community partners, local boards and commissions, and manage vendor/contractor relationships.

Analyze data, prepare reports, and effectively communicate project information. Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure project success.

Conduct research on suppliers, analyze market trends, and identify cost-effective solutions.

Developed comprehensive operations guide and budgets for multiple funds; managed one FTE and two interns.

Coordinated strategic assessment of Neighborhood Council system; managed consultant and presented findings to Community Forum and City Council.

Rebuilt Council System to enhance representation, focusing on equity and inclusion; revised bylaws and orientation guides.

Shifted Office of Neighborhoods towards proactive community planning emphasizing engagement, education, and empowerment.

Facilitated meetings for Community Forum and three dozen Neighborhood Councils in compliance with State laws and bylaws.

Oversaw Neighborhood Investment Grants and Traffic Circle Grants, including RFP processes, reviews, and awards; completed Phase I restructuring of NHI Grants Program.

Guided development of online Citizens Academy for 2021 and established annual learning module system connecting citizens with City departments.

Led development of comprehensive community planning survey to inform City policies related to housing, transportation, and parks in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Managed Federal Grants including HOME Investment Partnership Fund and Community Development Block Grants, focusing on affordable housing finance and infrastructure funding.

Oversaw subrecipient management, ensuring compliance through research and technical support.

Conducted grant compliance reviews with risk analysis and on-site file assessments for housing providers.

Administered HOME Homeownership loan files, coordinating with State grant agreements and subrecipient collaboration.

Prepared semi-annual Federal Reports for Davis Bacon, Section 3, MBE-WBE; contributed to Annual Action Plan and CAPER.

Led annual grant application processes, overseeing RFPs, reviews, scoring, and award distribution.

Coordinated At-Risk-Housing Coalition, managing Public Service CDBG grants for homeless service providers.

Executed Environmental Reviews across various project scales, from CENST to full Environmental Assessments.

Responsible for financial management and general operational oversight of multiple diverse housing asset portfolios with unique funding sources and compliance.

Managed complex inter-agency projects: multiple mixed-use properties, LEED-certified buildings, multiple senior/disabled communities, Low-Income Tax Credit affordable housing, HOME Funds, Project Based Vouchers, market-rate units, and the majority of the city’s Public Housing.

Liaison with contractors, investors, owners, MBOH, and local agencies to provide the best possible fiduciary management, quality customer service, as well as compliance with state, federal, and local laws and regulations.

Responsible for a budget of approximately $750,000, lead administrator for a capital improvement budget of $400,000.

Instrumental in revising policy and procedures including development of maintenance management plans, leases, tenant handbooks, CSSR reporting to HUD, and Public Housing CAP funds.

Administered complex and large-scale grants, maintained accounting records, prepared financial performance reports, ensured compliance, monitored progress and prepared and maintained budgets.

NAHB Housing Credit Certified Professional & Certified Low Income Tax Credit K5 Specialist

Nan McKay Public Housing Specialist & Public Housing Management Certifications.

Mitigating difficult, high-stress situations with poise and professionalism.