Development Manager

Job Description

• Responsible for management and coordination of elements of entitlement, design, engineering, permitting, and construction through the development process.
• Manage the entitlement process: direct design team, supervise land use & environmental consultants, interact with community stakeholders, City staff and elected officials, in order to obtain necessary approvals.
• Manage design consultants including architects and engineers. Oversee the project permitting process.   
• Evaluate how site conditions, zoning, utilities engineering and construction factors affect the economics of projects and the feasibility of Conditions of Approval and recommend mitigations or design changes as appropriate.
• Establish, manage, and maintain accurate development schedules and budgets; Manage and communicate projected vs. actual budget reconciliation and cash flow projections; Proactively work to resolve issues and potential issues to keep development projects on-time and on-budget.
• Responsible for updates to leadership, including regular job status reports, budget tracking, reporting & analysis. Monitor billing, cost controls and project accounting with Finance Team.
• For LIHTC projects, manage consultants and coordinate with Finance team to submit successful tax credit applications, complete applications for local project subsidies, and ensure timely submittal of tax credit compliance documents upon project completion.   Work with nonprofit and service partners to plan for delivery of resident services.
•  Partner with Acquisition team in building accurate development budgets, schedules, and critical paths for new projects; participate in the feasibility analysis, due diligence and closings of land acquisitions. 
• Support Finance Team in construction loan closings and monthly loan draw processes. 
• When necessary, support construction team in obtaining final sign offs on Conditions of Approval for Certificates of Occupancy, final maps, bond releases, etc.   
• Support construction and property management teams in punch-list completion, property management handoff, and operations start-up.
• Work with property management and key vendor partners to make sure the project design is designed appropriately to support efficient operations.  
• Pre-negotiate key vendor Service Agreements such as fitness equipment leasing or purchase, cable & internet, EV charging, trash, and utilities submetering.  
• Analyzes project financials and variance reports to ensure maximum profitability
• Prepares/reviews budgets; monitors costs to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
•  Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

• Creates an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ensures performance related issues are addressed and reach resolution; evaluates performance objectively with a focus on driving the business and results.

• Coordinate with the business unit’s leadership to execute the agreed upon plans and objectives of the Company
• Manage and maintains a trusted and capable network of external partners to ensure continuous success of the Company’s strategic plan relative to each local market, including architects, engineers, design consultants, etc.
• Continuously seeks to improve the company’s reputation in terms of product innovation, quality, customer service, operational excellence and overall execution in the local market. 

• 5+ years of experience in real estate project management or related with direct experience in multifamily and/or land development.   Candidates with project management experience as an owner/developer’s representative are preferred.   Strong candidates with a successful track record of project management in architecture, engineering, or construction as well as a strong financial background will also be considered.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or other related programs.  Master’s Degree is preferred but not required
• Highly self-motivated and driven to meet commitments & deadlines
• Able to multi-task and manage several on-going projects in an organized and efficient manner
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and/or SmartSheet preferred
• Exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills

• Ability to sit for up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to move freely around the office for up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing