Development Manager

Description

• Oversee local due diligence processes and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Manage multiple development projects across diverse jurisdictions.
• Prepare RFPs for consultants and engineers, negotiate terms, and recommend awards to management.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Contribute to the development of scalable tools and processes to improve project delivery and communication.
• Support utility planning and maintain relationships with public utility entities.
• Build and maintain relationships with adjacent neighbors and community groups
• Drive the entitlement process, ensuring timely submission and execution of permits to meet project milestones.
• Provide project-level strategic guidance to management, including updates through reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with local assessors, clerks, and state/local Economic Development Offices.
• Attend City Council and County Supervisor meetings as required.
• Coordinate and manage contractors, engineers, and consultants for land improvement projects.
• Represent the company in interactions with local governments, planning/zoning commissions, and public works staff.
• Serve as the primary point of communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to master planning and provide strategic input on land planning concepts.
• Lead site inquiry and diligence efforts to evaluate prospective sites, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Uphold company Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Support entitlement and permitting processes, including securing easements and Rights of Way.

Requirements

• Detail oriented to support data-driven analysis and decision making
• Strong written communication skills including internal reports and dashboards and external land use applications
• Ability to manage projects and teams to successful and predictable conclusion
• Baseline financial expertise, including budgeting and managing project expenses
• Strong verbal communication skills including internal presentations and public speaking at local government meetings
• Curiosity coupled with the ability to network in structured and unstructured environments to quickly identify, understand and communicate opportunities and challenges
• Ability to problem solve, leveraging independent analysis, local relationships, corporate resources, and executive support
• Ability to collaborate with and guide both external teams and internal teams
• Strong work ethic, with ability to manage time and energy independently toward well-understood target outcomes

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance