The primary responsibility of the Development Manager is completing the entitlement and permitting of projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Perform site analysis, zoning, and municipal research
• Create project soft cost budgets and development timelines
• Solicit bids for third party contractors; effectively manage their work; and accurately account for their invoicing
• Accountable for ensuring that development related legal obligations and notices are met
• Facilitate as-built plans and pre/post construction ALTA surveys
• Manage entitlement process and be accountable for schedule and budget shifts/updates
• Attend and present at public meetings
• Address all comments individually or with assistance from project consultants
• Prepare check and bond requests to ensure all permits are delivered on time
• Facilitate and coordinate pass off meetings between departments
• Review and process project invoices and other job-related expenses
• Update company on project statuses
• Communicate project details to team members and company departments
• Support company departments with project related tasks
• Pursue repayment of escrows, bonds, letters of credit and cash deposits
• Successfully close out projects
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Knowledge of municipal and development processes
• Self-motivated and driven to deliver quality projects
• Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects at one time
• Ability to overcome challenges and to stay calm under pressure
• Strong public speaking skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to establish and maintain good relationships
• Ability to effectively communicate with owners, staff, and tenants
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy, record keeping, and strong leadership abilities are also required.

To be successful in the position you must driven to produce quality projects on time and within budget.