Development Manager Jobs

Job Title
Development Manager
Summary
Responsible for developing, executing, and directing the overall strategic objectives involved in the development and acquisition of land to include feasibility analysis, establishing scope and developmental schedules, and leadership for all activities related to the client’s real estate development projects from inception and architectural design through municipal approvals and zoning throughout the region.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reports, ALTA Survey, Geotechnical reports, Environmental reports, Sign Surveys and more depending upon the site
• Lead and present at local staff, design review boards, planning commission and city council meetings to represent the clients and pursue zoning and site plan approval
• Meet established development timelines by: reviewing master project schedules for assigned projects, ensuring Architects & Civil Engineers are provided with accurate and timely information, verifying material procurement and delivery are synchronized with schedules, regularly monitoring progress of all projects, visiting sites, and requesting modified completion target dates when necessary
• Manage program and project efforts for new store developments, store relocation, and multi- state program roll-outs
• Assist during the initial leasing / purchase agreement feasibility phase by: reviewing all surveys and providing cost and zoning analysis back to Real Estate for review and consideration
• Manage and lead a team of architects, civil, structural, electrical engineers & more to confirm the economic and zoning viability of a land site
• Create tailored development schedules for a land lease / acquisition based on zoning status, conditional use permits, platting and required third party approvals to pursue speed to construction start for a given project
• Play critical leadership, coordination, and communication role with all stakeholders including the client, architects, civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineers, sign vendors and
• Provide value engineering ideas and opportunity for savings regularly through project evaluation
• Manage the launch and receipt of all given surveys to qualify a land site ranging from Title
• Complete all required documentation/paperwork and provide timely and accurate project status reporting while traveling
• Commencement or Closing and communicate with the client and all stakeholders each step of the way
• Pursue all approvals from County, City, State & more to prepare a land site for Lease

Requirements

• Experience in managing restaurant, banking and/or pad site projects preferred
• Ability to conduct weekly project meetings either onsite or via conference calls with clients,contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills
• Proficient with project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project, NIKU)
• Experience in pre-construction and land development efforts ranging from site planning, grading plan reviews and utility design and review
• Proficient in preparing and tracking detailed project budgets and schedules
• 5+ years of development management in the commercial construction industry or equivalent as an Owner’s Representative, or any similar combination of education and experience
• Solid understanding of construction industry, terminology, codes, documentation, and design
• Ability to travel 25-50%
• Bachelor's degree; Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline,
• Ability to read, understand, and apply construction standards and plan sets
• Proven experience leading and managing numerous facets of multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven experience in working with local municipalities and organizations to pursue site plan / zoning approvals for a given concept
• Expertise in Feasibility / Due Diligence, Site Planning, Permitting, Site Analysis, civil design and construction, Entitlements, Land Use, Land Planning, Utility Providers and Construction
• Certification in PMP, PE, AIA, LEED, or CMAA preferred
• Demonstrated customer/vendor relationship building experience

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Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.Cushman & Wakefield s’engage à respecter l’équité en matière d’emploi. Notre objectif est d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l’offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d’accéder à toute autre mesure d’adaptation au cours du processus d’embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à [email protected]. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.