Development Manager

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage entitlement process from initial approval to final Certificate of Occupancy
• Manage the development professionals to ensure project deliverables are on schedule and budget
• Manage design, development and construction document preparation
• Solicit bids and retain the development professionals specific to each project
• Create and manage project budgets, including maintaining up-to-date ACR for internal reporting
• Prepare project updates for lender and investor reporting
• Maintain development schedule and work alongside contractor to create recovery schedule should delays occur
• Manage value engineering process, to maximize the best design and product for competitive pricing while working with marketing team to ensure the product remains competitive in the market
• Work with the construction management team to bid and award the various trades and vendors
• Complete and submit internal detailed activity reports, noting completed activities, anticipated activities, problems/ issues needing attention.
• Coordinate the delivery of retail spaces and LL work items
• Organize and conduct project meetings with ownership and project team
• Work with Construction Manager and Accounting team to manage pay application process and assembling bank requisition packages
• Facilitate the condominium offering plan and AG approval process

Experience, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master’s Degree in real estate development or construction management preferred
• 3+ years of construction experience with NYC high-end residential product
• Experience in developing Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities preferred
• Experience with the NYC Dept of Building process and other city agencies
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented with ability to multitask
• Creative and “out of the Box” thinking
• Strong written and oral communication
• Superior organizational and analytical skills
• Must be able to work in fast paced/ entrepreneurial environment
• Intermediate Excel and Word proficiency required