Development Director (Multifamily Construction Projects)

Description

• Create and maintain project development schedules as required.
• Orchestrate grading, wet utility, composite dry utility and building permit applications and approvals with special attention paid to separate approving agencies such as water districts, sewer districts and power providers.
• Prepare and maintain soft cost development budgets.
• Identify and address potential risks associated with development projects and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively.
• Schedule, lead and maintain notes for weekly OAC meetings. Distribute meeting minutes to VP of Construction and the VP of Development within 24 hours of meeting occurrence.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy for multifamily projects that aligns with the company's overall goals and growth objectives.
• Prepare and maintain development files.
• Implement coordination review of all construction documents to identify historic conflicts and omissions to minimize delays and cost impacts to the project.
• Coordination with the field team to meet or exceed turn-over schedule and report on the status and projected schedule is required. The goal is for the Owner walks to provide acceptance, not punch lists.
• Review all project construction documents for accuracy, constructability and conformance with ACG Design, American Home Builders, American Capital Group (ACG), American Property Management (APM) standards and other requirements requested by the project partners, ACG Best Practices and all contract documents.
• Manage the entire development lifecycle, including entitlements, design, construction, and lease-up/occupancy phases.
• Monitor the work of AHB field team for compliance with all current building codes as well as any other legal, jurisdictional, and/or regulatory requirements.
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and confirms sequences of all activities needed to successfully complete the project. The project team will provide all construction logistical planning.
• Perform onsite inspections to ensure the project design and any approval conditions mandated by local jurisdictional authorities are being met. Complete site inspection and observations for distribution to American Home Builders.
• Review and understand applicable zoning codes and design guidelines.
• Ensure all construction as activities adhere to current plans and specifications inclusive of all changes through approved RFI’s, ASI‘s, Directives, and Submittals.
• Review and orchestrate the approved schedules with our design team architects, our construction team, outside consultants and municipal agencies.
• Prepare for and attend neighborhood and public hearings as required.
• Review and understand applicable building codes and future changes to the code. Understand the effects of any future changes.
• Implement procedures and requirements to provide weekly meetings and reporting, which includes tracking of all RFI’s, submittals, ASI’s, Owner Directives, Project Budget, Buyout, Change Orders (executed, pending, forecasted).
• Responsible for Quality Control review prior to Owner acceptance walks by APM.
• Establish and maintain positive professional working relationships with in house design team, investment partners, lenders, third-party inspectors, public agencies, general public and consultants to ensure successful project completion.
• Provides oversight to ensure that all work is being done properly, on time, and within the project construction budget.
• Prepare scopes of work and “request for proposals” for all consultants.
• Schedule, lead and maintain all partnership meetings. Summarize meetings in report to VP of Construction, VP of Development and the COO.
• Facilitate value engineering solutions and coordinate efforts between construction division (AHB) and our design division (ACG Design).
• Under supervision prepare development schedules and/or preliminary construction schedules.
• Function as a strategic professional team member throughout the demographic, acquisition, development, and construction process.
• Prepare contracts with support information from a minimum of three consultants from each discipline.
• This role utilizes the construction logistic plan and creates an overall development plan to ensure all project goals are met.
• Review plans and make recommendations for changes that may lead to time and/or cost savings.
• Facilitate all required agreements, including but not limited to bonds, easements, land dedications, shared-use and maintenance agreements.
• Lead and oversee feasibility studies, financial analysis, and risk assessments to determine the viability and profitability of potential development projects.
• Ensure Quality Control measures are being implemented and adhered to.
• Complete bid spreads of all proposals for each discipline.
• Work hours are as needed to complete assigned tasks and shall include frequent travel within and out of State as required. Saturday work may be required depending on project needs as determined by the VP of Development.
• Monitor the project as a safe workplace by ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal safety standards and company policies, reporting any concerns to the VP of Development, the VP of Construction and the AHBI HSE Manager.
• Orchestrate site plan submittal packages and approval process with all applicable jurisdictions and agencies.
• Coordinate with the field team to assess and determine the resources required to complete the project to not impact the project schedule. This includes identifying all long lead times for materials, manpower requirements for specialized trades, material shortages, and or specialty items. Review the construction schedule weekly and report to VP of Construction and the VP of Development if any potential issues arise.

Requirements

• Proficient in effective communication and teamwork.
• Familiarity with zoning regulations, building codes, and other relevant laws governing multifamily development in the region of operation.
• As a Director, this role involves managing teams, overseeing projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Therefore, strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Established connections in the industry, including potential partners, contractors, architects, and other professionals relevant to the development process.
• Fluent in English, with strong reading, speaking, and writing skills.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in multifamily development.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in different stages of the development process.
• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of multifamily apartment development, including site acquisition, due diligence, entitlements, permitting, design, construction, and project management.
• The ability to think creatively, anticipate challenges, and propose innovative solutions to complex development issues.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is required.
• A deep understanding of the local real estate market and trends is vital for identifying opportunities and assessing market demand.
• On-Site Requirement: This position requires physical presence at our corporate office during office hours.
• Proven experience in successfully managing large-scale multifamily development projects from inception to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Paid vacation starting at three weeks and increasing with tenure.
• 401k contribution opportunity with an annual company match.
• Paid sick leave accrual equivalent to 1.33 hours for every 30 hours worked (~11 days per year).
• $165,000 to $175,000 / year
• Compensation Package–
• 14 paid holidays, including 2 personal holidays of your choice.
• Schedule – Monday through Friday 7am to 4pm- Flexibility to work additional hours may be required to meet company/project needs.
• Competitive starting wages (listed above).
• Comprehensive training programs and development opportunities.
• A fun culture with team building activities and events.
• Bonus Incentives include: per project basis.
• A positive work environment where employee’s contributions are valued.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employer pays 85% of employee’s premium.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance