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Development Manager

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
Rosemont
 IL
Postal Code
60018
Country
United States

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Description


Private real estate investment firm headquartered in Rosemont, IL seeks a Real Estate Development Manager to join our team in our Rosemont, IL office. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the real estate industry for one of the top 20 global industrial real estate owners: Since 2010 we have acquired over $4 billion in industrial real estate. Our current portfolio spans 30 states and encompasses 45 million square feet with 10 offices nationwide and our organization demonstrates a proven track record as well as an entrepreneurial spirit and vision for the future.

The Development Manager (DM) will play an integral role supporting the real estate development and construction management efforts of the firm which acquires, develops, and operates industrial properties in select major metropolitan markets throughout the United States. The DM is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the firm’s industrial real estate development life cycle including the review of existing and pursued development projects. The DM manages all phases of development projects from inception through completion and aligned with our firm’s high standard of excellence. This includes overall design, planning, scope development, permitting, contract negotiations, budgeting, scheduling, coordination with contractors and sub-contractors, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders throughout the duration of each project.

Responsibilities include:

  • Plan all project phases, assess project team needs, establish milestone dates and execution timelines
  • Establish project budgets, including hard costs and soft costs, and manage those costs through completion
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants on the design and permitting process
  • Prepare Request for Proposals, bid documents, bid analyses, and award letters for general contractors
  • Negotiate contracts with general contractors, consultants, vendors, and suppliers
  • Coordinate and lead jobsite meetings with the design team, general contractor, and other internal and external stakeholders
  • Monitor and review requests for information, change order requests, and the submittal processes
  • Manage all project contractual and financial obligations, collaborate with Development Accountant on monthly invoices and the construction loan draw processes
  • Fulfill all project-related reporting requirements including monthly reports with updates on budget and schedule
  • Manage and execute punch list processes to ensure timely completion of any corrective work needed
  • Manage project closeout activities including acceptance and completion of projects, and ensure final payments are secured
  • Manage project closeout activities with internal parties to ensure completion of all required items
  • Organize and maintain project documentation for various construction projects and prospective development opportunities
  • Monitor progress of multiple construction projects, quality of construction, and timelines
  • Develop, monitor, maintain, and enforce project schedules, and develop remediation plans if needed

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Minimum of 15 years’ experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required, BS degree with concentration in construction management or civil engineering highly preferred
  • Master’s degree in real estate development, business administration, or related field preferred
  • Progressively responsible experience with an industrial/commercial real estate developer, general contractor, construction management, or closely related company
  • Highly organized work style, with a strong ability to concurrently manage multiple projects at different stages of development
  • Ability to evaluate and interpret design and construction documents, contracts, budgets, and schedules
  • Demonstrated experience with MS Office applications (especially Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Word) and MS Project
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communicative skills, balancing assertiveness with professionalism and diplomacy
  • Good business sense, with effective negotiation skills
  • Solid organizational skills, both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including the ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to remain flexible and thrive in a continually changing environment, with proven problem-solving skills
  • Literacy with web-based project management, budget management applications, and savviness to learn new applications
  • Ability to travel, including overnight travel (<25%). Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
 

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Experience


10+ to 15 years


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