Senior Development Manager

Description

• Perform market studies and analyses to document trends and support new business development opportunities.
• Travel may be required.
• Responsibility for all financial models and play an essential role in financial analysis and underwriting new development investment opportunities and Investment Committee packages.
• Network with land sellers, land brokers, land use attorneys, potential joint venture partners and other sources of new and attractive development opportunities.
• Meet with community and business groups to obtain community support for development.
• Ensure projects remain on time and on budget.
• Assist Partners in interfacing with institutional investors and lenders to finance sourced projects.
• Support the regional team in negotiating and closing acquisitions, financing, and dispositions.
• Collaborate with the Partners on preparation of RFP’s / lease proposals.
• Lead in the documentation of joint ventures, loan documents, and purchase and sale agreements through legal counsel.
• Work with accounting on the monthly draw process to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure accuracy and timely distribution of monthly development project reports for capital partners and senior executives.
• Negotiate with jurisdictional agencies to define development agreements, proffers, easements, etc. to secure all necessary entitlements.
• Work collaboratively with an in-house Construction Manager to manage day-to-day construction activities and keep the project aligned with the approved vision, budget, and schedule.
• Effectively facilitate and coordinate project consultants, trades, and construction managers throughout the project life cycle.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe.
• Ability to foster a sense of confidence and trust among land sellers, investment sales brokers, municipal officials, construction and leasing personnel and internal partners.
• Advanced proficiency in reading/drafting legal contracts and joint venture agreements.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Master’s in Real Estate or MBA with Real Estate concentration preferred.
• Applicable experience in architectural, civil and interior design plan review.
• Ability to provide general direction/be self-managed/work independently.
• Ability to provide efficient, reliable, and courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities with a high attention to detail.
• A bachelor’s degree with emphasis in finance, real estate, or development.
• A minimum of 7+ years of progressive Industrial development experience preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, changing priorities and time-sensitivity, workload.
• Ability to keep information and internal communications confidential.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time/constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (ex. a calculator, copy machine, computer printer) or, by request, be provided with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance