Job Description

About the Company:

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage the entire development lifecycle for assigned projects, from site selection and entitlement to design, construction, and project closeout.
• Lead the entitlement process, including zoning, permitting, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of architects, engineers, and other design professionals to develop project plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with the Head of Construction to ensure seamless transition from design to construction.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and financial forecasts to ensure feasibility and profitability.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including local authorities, community representatives, tenants, and investors.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, including those related to entitlements, design, and construction.
• Prepare and present project updates, financial analyses, and progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead coordination efforts with utility providers, environmental consultants, and other key third parties.
• Support lease negotiations and tenant coordination, ensuring alignment with project timelines and specifications.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including contracts, permits, change orders, and meeting minutes.
• Handle various ad hoc assignments as needed to support the development team.
  
  

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in real estate development, project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing entitlements, design, and construction phases for commercial or industrial development projects.
• Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, and regulatory requirements in various markets.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore) and tools.
• Excellent financial acumen, including experience with pro forma analysis and budgeting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of navigating relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on detail and quality.

Personal Characteristics

• Proactive, organized, and results-oriented, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop creative solutions.
• High integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of work.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a strong ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel periodically to project sites in Indiana, and potentially across the United States.
• Standard office conditions, including extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional visits to construction sites, requiring walking on uneven terrain.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.