Vice President/Development Manager

Job Description

THE MAISON GROUP, INC IS A WASHINGTON, DC AREA BASED REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM

COMPANY:

Our client, a national, entrepreneurial, real estate investment/development firm seeks a talented development professional to join their Washington, DC team.  With offices in several, prominent real estate markets, this firm continues to drive a successful and versatile, value creation investment strategy focused on distinguished, urban infill multifamily/mixed use ground up development, adaptive reuse and complex structured mezzanine debt/preferred equity projects in unique neighborhoods.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Senior Management, and playing an instrumental role in helping continue building this region's development presence, this individual will be charged with the following tasks/duties:

• Lead/assist in development proforma creation and refinement.  Assist with project underwriting and financing efforts. 
• Lead the entitlement and permitting of designated projects.  Interface with architects, engineers, contractors, district officials, financial institutions and all others necessary for the implementation of design and construction.
• Assist with the negotiation of all relevant legal documentation.
• Provide input to the origination of development, construction, and design concepts during pre-development stages for future assigned projects.
• Establish criteria to measure short and long-term project progress; regularly evaluate results to ensure targets are met. Attend/conduct meetings with consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors to assist with completing projects on schedule and on budget.
• Create and monitor control systems for cost estimates, budgets, schedules, contractor draws, change orders, quality control, value engineering, progress reports and variance analyses
• Monitor project construction activities relating to construction methodology as well as assist in the selection and recommendation of trades and purchase of major building materials/components.
• Monitor and review RFI and Submittal process.
• Assist with supervision and direction of special projects as required. 
• Maintain all development files and keep current at all times.

 

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• A BA/BS degree required with a concentration in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, and/or Architecture preferred.  MBA Preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of proven project experience having been exposed to several, if not all, phases of complex multifamily and/or mixed-use development projects.  Exposure to class A multifamily product preferred.
• Previous experience and familiarity with DC-based authorities/municipalities and jurisdictions strongly preferred.
• Enthusiastic with a high degree of motivation and energy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to resolve difficult situations and conflict efficiently and professionally.
• Detail oriented, with strong analytical, organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and to work under pressure.
• Self-confident individual with leadership abilities and accelerated growth potential.
• Ability to operate independently while also performing as a member of a team.
• Superior verbal and written skills.

COMPENSATION:  Base salary along with competitive bonus incentive program