Director of Development Washington, District of Columbia

Job Description

1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW, Suite 250

Washington, DC 20007

www.arc.land

Position:        Self Storage – Director of Development        

Location:       Washington, DC

Start Date:     Immediate

Duration:       Full-time

Position Description

You want to take projects from concept to reality…

You are the person who wants to create your future role in your company... 

Who others have to tell to go home because you get so much purpose out of your work... 

Who is committed to effecting change... 

Who wants to join a company that is committed to growth... 

Who wants to make decisions that positively impact the organization... 

We are a self storage development and management company (Self Storage Plus brand) rapidly growing in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are looking for a candidate to join our team as a Director od Development who will report to the Vice President of Development and Acquisition.

The ideal candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who is intellectually curious, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and adapts easily to rapid change.  The Director of Development is responsible for management of the entitlement process, leading design teams/consultants, and overseeing projects from projects from concept to store opening.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee projects from conceptual design through occupancy.
• Work with construction management team to ensure projects deliver on time and within budget.
• Lead design and consultant teams on multiple development projects, from concept to construction permit.
• Work closely with the VP of Acquisitions to identify new sites and confirm viability for a self storage facility.
• Manage soft cost and hard cost budgets through development and construction to meet project level goals.
• Coordinate with Acquisitions and Finance on project funding and closings.
• Hire design consultants, engineers, legal team for each project.
• Create and manage project schedules from concept design through start of construction.
• Coordinate with local government, designers, and consultants to manage the permitting and bonding process.
• Represent Arcland at meetings with local jurisdictions, partners, and industry events.
• Oversee budgets and schedules for projects during construction.
• Manager regular reports to management team, investors, and key stakeholders.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Characteristics:

• 3+ years of commercial real estate experience
• 2+ years of working directly on project permits and entitlements preferred
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Opportunistic, entrepreneurial spirit, “go-getter”
• Adaptable, ready to learn, and highly responsible
• Multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities, effective time management
• Effective telephone and in-person oral communication skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Works well independently and in a small office environment
• The ability to lead and execute on initiatives and work well with others
• Persistent
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Arcland offers a competitive salary based on experience and skills, as well as an excellent benefits package including employer-paid health, disability and life insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.