Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Manager assumes responsibility for completing multi-faceted real estate development projects from inception through construction completion and lease-up with specific focus on feasibility to contract through pre-construction to notice to proceed to construction. This individual simultaneously manages an external team of financiers, architects, designers, engineers, and contractors.
The Development Manager simultaneously coordinates multiple projects in varying stages of development in their respective region. This position demands strong financial skills, creative thinking, leadership, and effective communication.
Must demonstrate Zeal’s Priorities: Team, Strategic Team (Vendor partners), Community, Residents, and Investors
Essential Job Functions
Evaluation of real-estate development opportunities
Determination of the financial feasibility for a viable project
Determination of the suitability of a site
Coordination of Preliminary Development Packages & business plans for delivery to capital
Direct report to the Director of Development for predevelopment expenditures expectations, development cash-flow, and development capital requirements
Establishing strong public-private partnerships
Delivery of professional presentations before both large and small groups of financiers, municipalities, and community constituents for marketing projects to groups potentially skeptical and occasionally adverse
Development of realistic project budgets
Coordination of efficient land-development approval process
Coordination of legal team
Responsibility for all site control documentation, loan agreements, equity documents, and partnership agreements
Collaboration with architects and engineers in designing proposed developments
Determination of realistic project schedules
Efficient project management through superior team management
Maintenance of project schedules
Providing direction for the scheduling and coordinating of the logistics for all development meetings
Balancing the opinions of internal staff with external participants in a timely and diplomatic manner
Demonstrating an understanding of the workload and priorities of all development team members
Keeping the Team Leaders well-informed of all project issues
Uphold all company policies, goals, and values.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Contacts
Internal:
Director of Development – Reports to, receives direction, guidance, and coaching,
External:
Equity partners, consultants, contractors, city/government agencies and customers.
Financial Responsibility
Work within assigned budget guidelines.
Education
An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university focused on civil engineering, real estate, finance, or a related discipline. Master's degree a plus.
Experience and Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in real estate development for a land developer, home builder, or multifamily developer
Demonstrated experience in the site selection process, negotiations, contracting, due diligence, financial analysis, land-use entitlements, and land development with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions
Strong entrepreneurial instincts
Solid analytical skills
Documented well-rounded real estate background
Demonstrated ability to sell an idea through exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Confidence in delivering on-message PowerPoint presentations before contentious groups.
Considerable interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; being both responsive and thoughtful.
Discretion in handling confidential information
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities in concert with the development team yet able to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure exercising sound judgment, prioritizing demands, and responding with composure to a fast-paced environment with high-energy leadership
Demonstrated understanding of project proformas for commercial and market-rate residential developments.
Demonstrated ability to respond to and resolve problems rapidly and efficiently
Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Demonstrated punctuality and respect for other's time
Accuracy – with an attention to detail - and speed in task execution
Strong work ethic and exceptionally high work standards
Maturity, good judgment, and professionalism
Requires a valid driver's license, an insured vehicle, and the ability to travel (between properties, on-call emergencies, training, etc.)
Other Skills
Requires a reliable, self-motivated team player who takes/assumes responsibility for work, pays close attention to detail, demonstrates strong communication and business literacy skills. Demonstrates ability to work independently, use discretion, and ability to maintain a professional attitude and appearance. Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues. Takes initiative to identify and anticipate business needs and make recommendations for implementation.
EEO/ADA
Zeal provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are standard business hours Monday through Friday. Ability to work periodic flexible hours is required. Ability to travel by plane and automobile is required.
Travel
Travel is up to 25% of the time.
Work Environment
All tasks associated with this position will be performed indoors.
Please send your resume to:
Eric Little
Director of Development
Eric.little@zealforliving.com
Employment type
Full-time
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zeal for Living by 2x