DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Our Client is seeking a dynamic individual, with past success as a Development Manager, primarily within the retail real estate market. The Development Manager responsibilities include strategic investment management and project execution relative to redevelopment and development activities associated with the Mid-Atlantic Region’s 7 million square feet of primarily community shopping centers, operating portfolio. Day to day activities include partnering with the VP of Development and other key constituents such as leasing, property management, financial analysts, and asset managers to plan, build, and deliver desired economic results with a high degree of quality design creating that "great place" for consumers and tenants at Federal Realty's community shopping center assets.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain entitlements and permits required to develop the project.
• Manage the design process and our consultants to achieve project execution.
• Work with leasing agents to establish merchandising plans and to establish a lease-up schedule.
• Work with marketing to appropriately market the project to tenants and the general public.
• Create and manage the development pro-forma.
• Work with development accounting to create and maintain systems that provide accurate cost reporting.
• Create and manage the development schedule.
• Work with general contractors through the design process to confirm budgets, schedules, and constructability.
• Negotiate construction contracts.
• Develop lease exhibits and tenant criteria.
• Review anchor tenant leases.
• Create and manage the development pro-forma’s and supporting development budgets.
• Review all tenant lease requirements regarding build-out, TI, or delivery requirements
• Complete evaluation of existing leases to determine if any restrictions, no-build areas, or other encumbrances exist that may impact viability of the project
• Perform site development feasibility analysis

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of previous experience required with strong experience in retail development
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in related field
• Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of engineering and architectural plans.
• Working knowledge of contract law, zoning law, real estate finance, and construction management.
• Ability to demonstrate strong financial analysis skills
• Excellent analytic skills
• Advanced Excel and MS Project
• Strong management skills including the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Must be a motivated, self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision and to function in a team environment effectively communicating and sharing information with people in other departments within the company
• Effective communicator (written & oral) with well-rounded presentation skills.

Salary: $150k with 15% bonus 

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Director of Development - Hotels

Location: Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties

Position Purpose: Working with the principal to develop and manage the complete construction project from start to finish.

Client: Extremely successful hotel developer, owner and operator.

Job Responsibilities

Pre-Development

• Work with private and public officials regarding obtaining all project entitlement approvals
• Attend public hearings and meetings as necessary to ensure applications are moving along efficiently
• Effectively manage municipal zoning and code compliance for each project
• Identify, vet, help select, and direct design teams, GC, and development consultants to plan and execute successful, financially viable development projects

Pre-Construction
• Review schematic, design development, and construction document drawings
• Work with Design Team and GC to create an efficient and streamlined construction schedule
• Develop prelim budgets and work with GC to create final hard cost budgets
• Lead the development and management of owner supplied product not on GC budget

Construction & Closeout

• Provide leadership and guidance for the design administration and construction teams from pre-construction to project opening
• Manage the day to day activities of the development/construction project, including all scheduling, budget updates, quality control, design modifications, permitting, and other necessary coordination
• Administer all submittals, shop drawings, requests for information, exposure logs, change orders, payment application, lien waivers, insurance certificates, and invoices utilizing appropriate standard operating and filing procedures
• Ensure site is complying with required safety policies and procedures;
• Closeout the project including account/contract reconciliation, tax coordination and appropriate city filings
• Ensure regular reporting to company executives

Requirements

Educational/Work Experience Requirements

• Architectural or Construction Management degree from accredited four year college or technical school
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience as Project Manager/Owner’s Rep
• 5 years of experience on select service hospitality projects, including new builds as well as renovation management.
• Firm understanding and experience with public planning, entitlement, and permitting
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, quality and budget, and to analyze, balance, and implement value engineering alternatives relative to overall project objectives
• Extensive experience with Bid Packages, Award Phase, Contract Administration and Coordination, Construction Phase, Cost Reports, Permits, Building Codes
• Strong track record managing subcontractors/general contractors
• Well organized, detail oriented, and excellent analytical skills
• Good presentation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong staff training and management skills; enthusiasm and team building spirit
• Strong understanding of construction and engineering fundamentals
• Experience with major renovation projects
Technical Requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, computerized timelines, flow charts, purchasing, inventory control, expediting reports, punch lists, etc.
• Proficiency in CAD software
Compensation commensurate with experience

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE - San Diego, CA

This position has been filled.

Our Client: Over 60 years of experience in the multifamily development having built over 52,000 apartment units and 35,000 student housing beds in twenty-six states. Their management staff has decades of experience transcending every phase of the apartment business and currently operate in numerous locations across the country. Central to their success is their history of leadership in the Multi-family industry.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Development Associate will be responsible for supporting the multifamily housing development team in all aspects of their projects including: entitlements, design, financial analysis and modeling, deal memo preparation, due diligence, legal oversight, budgeting, and construction. This position is a key support position that will provide the candidate significant professional growth and exposure to all aspects of a market rate development project. This position will be based in San Diego, Ca.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with all aspects of a development: financing, entitlement / government approvals, consultant
• coordination, public relations, design, leasing / marketing, and construction oversight.
• Perform financial analysis and due diligence for new development opportunities, assisting in
• underwriting and cash flow analysis, and responding to Requests for Qualifications or Proposals.
• Assist in preparing business plans, including deal memorandums, annual operating plans, financial
• forecasts and strategic plans.
• Compile detailed financing applications for various funding sources
• Assist in coordinating loan draws, forecasting project budgets and cash flows, and managing project
• Research and analyses: benchmark economic activity in target markets by tracking rents, sales per
• square foot, operating costs, competitive supply and economic expansion activity.
• Minimize exposure and risk on various projects.
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to senior project team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in real estate, business administration, public policy and
• Strong quantitative and MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project skills are a prerequisite.
• Strong project management skills, results‐driven, with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Complex thinker of high intelligence and demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity.
• Experience, knowledge, and understanding of real estate development a plus.
• Keen attention to detail.
• High energy; possessed with drive.
• Suitability to an entrepreneurial culture that places a premium on performance.
• Must be a team player, but also a self‐starter that can perform with limited direction.
• Excellent written and verbal and communication skills.

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PROJECT MANAGER/SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - Irvine, CA

Real Estate company is currently seeking a Construction Project Manager for our Orange County Office.  The successful candidate should be a motivated self starter who is energetic and able to work in a fast paced organization. This position will supervise and coordinate activities of construction labor, foreman and subcontractors to ensure a safe job-site, quality construction all within scope and budget.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
• Oversees its organization, scheduling, implementation, and completion
• Establish critical path schedule
• Order suppliers, materials, and hire subcontractors to complete projects
• Update owner on job progress, schedule changes, change orders, job costs, and other project information on a regular basis
• Investigate accidents, complaints, or other situations and work with all parties to implement corrective action
• Represent company in project meetings with owner, architect, engineers, county/city staff, subcontractors and suppliers
• Review and approve all supplier invoices and subcontractor applications for payment
• Conduct and participate in safety meetings

Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Minimum of 3+ years related experience as a Project Manager
• Degree in Construction Management or related field a plus
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Travel is required
• Knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by various building trades
• Takes initiative with the ability to problem solve
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, word, excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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PROJECT ENGINEER - Newport Beach, CA

Our Client is looking for high performing team orientated candidates who want to join an organization that is on the cutting edge of offering a premier lifestyle. We are a top property management group based out of Newport Beach, California and we know no boundaries when it comes to hiring and retaining the best employees in the industry.  We are currently looking to fill a Project Engineer position to support our Construction department based out of our Corporate Office in Newport Beach.******( Open to relocation applicants in Western Region).******

The Project Engineer will work with the VP of Construction in delivering a superior quality product, on time and on budget, that has been quality controlled and constructed with integrity and professionalism by managing and supervising all aspects of the construction process including off site work, product construction, and customer service.  In order to achieve the general purpose of this position the following duties may be required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Schedules, runs, and supervises the job site and general contractors to perform on schedule and on time.
• Ensures general contractors show up and adhere to schedules.
• Supervises all employees, assists and gets materials as necessary.
• Communicates and shares information consistently with all personnel and general contractors.
• Walks each apartment every day to ensure the quality of the product, and the overall cleanliness, organization and safety of the job site.
• Ensures quality control throughout the construction process while reviewing the work of the subcontractors to make certain quality standards is being achieved.
• Locks and unlocks all apartment doors each day.
• Holds all personnel accountable for adhering to safety procedures/standards.
• Develops and nurtures strong working relationships with existing general contractors and potential subcontractors.
• Watches for storms and checks BMP sand bags, straw waddles, fence.
• Creates a positive and professional image of the site and apartments to all workers, subcontractors, homeowners, and potential residents.
• Assumes all responsibilities of Sr. Construction Manager when Sr. Construction Manager is not available.
• Informs Superintendent of problems or concerns on job site.
• Regular contact with Sr. Construction Manager,  Subcontractors, General Contractors Personnel, Leasing Personnel, City and County Inspectors.
• Performs any tasks assigned.

Education and/or Experience/Licenses and/or Certificates Continued:

• 1 -7 years experience in Multifamily or Commercial Project Engineering 
• Degree in Construction Management and or Engineering -  Preferred
• 1 -5 years experience working with estimating, bids and construction codes
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adhere to strict time deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to execute tasks in an efficient manner without sacrificing quality
• Ability to properly delegate and follow-up on tasks with a pleasant and approachable demeanor.
• Requires valid California driver’s license; vehicle insurance
• Dust Control Certificate
• Working knowledge of construction codes
• Must have problem solving, prioritizing abilities

Salary: 65k-90k

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Asset Manager - Newport Beach, CA 

Our client is a premier development and investment management company with offices in California and Oregon and assets throughout the western United States. The company is currently seeking an Asset Manager with experience managing LIHTC apartment properties.  

The Asset Manager has oversight of and accountability for performance of the company’s assets at the project level, the portfolio level, and the corporate level. Managing third-party property management firms, ensuring optimal occupancy an economic performance, and protecting the company’s assets are core duties. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Primary responsibilities will include managing a portfolio of multifamily assets throughout the western United States. 
• Oversee third party service providers. 
• Monitor specific performance measures on an ongoing basis to identify trends and opportunities and provide regular updates to senior management.  
• Review and approve property financial and operational reporting, ensuring deadlines are met in an accurate and timely way. 
• Ensure that objectives are being met. Prepare and deliver timely, accurate and complete reports. 
• Support all property sales and acquisitions by participating in the due diligence process. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Be a contributor in evaluating real estate opportunities through the investment acquisition process.  

Job Requirements                                                                                                             

• 7-10 years of relevant real estate asset management experience with proven track record managing a varied portfolio of multi-family real estate. 
• 5 years of experience with LIHTC properties. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment will usually be in a professional office setting, with possible shared workspace. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate.  When traveling the environment will change dependent upon the site visiting. 

Salary: $90k or more (based on experience) plus performance bonus.

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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT / SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – Los Angeles/Orange County, California

This position is closed. We always get new positions in so please apply.

Our client was founded in the early 1990’s. An extremely successful owner, operator and developer of market-rate multifamily properties across the United States. They are a blue-chip company that operates with integrity and character in delivering world-class services to residents, property owners and investors in multifamily real estate.

The Director of Development is responsible for the overall management of the development process for multiple multifamily projects in California . This includes supervising and carrying out all technical aspects of development including initial feasibility analysis, acquisition, design, financing and entitlements, coordination with construction staff in the plan check and construction stage, and coordination of start-up operations with Property Management staff. The Director of Development reports directly to the company’s Managing Director and is expected to exercise a high level of independent judgment in the conduct of business responsibility with minimal supervision.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluation of potential sites to determine feasibility for the development of multifamily projects.
• Negotiation of purchase
• Evaluation of financial feasibility and preparation of financing plans for development.
• Securing pre-development, construction, and permanent financing from conventional, public, and quasi-public agencies. Development and management of budgets for each funding source.
• Selection, contracting and management of design team and other development consultants.
• Public presentations and public representation of the company and its development projects.
• Coordination with construction management, general contractor, property management and monitoring of construction and operating budgets.
• Development and management of overall project budget and financing.
• Oversight of loan closings and coordination of all lender
• Coordination with property management for initial occupancy and lease-up activities.
• Technical support, training, and professional development for junior development staff
• Management of project close-out Requirements
• Thorough knowledge of the development process as it relates to multi-family
• Familiarity with government at federal, state, and local levels
• Firm understanding and experience with public planning, entitlement, and permitting
• Ability to conduct sophisticated financial analyses of market rate housing projects including site acquisition, predevelopment activities, construction financing, and permanent financing.
• Familiarity with the funding and loan closing process and ability to facilitate financial
• Ability to understand and interpret policies of federal and state agencies and private lending institutions which may apply to a given
• Ability to exchange information, discuss and negotiate business arrangements, and advocate for the accomplishment of proposed development
• Ability to exercise a high level of housing development skills, leadership ability, and attention to detail with a broad view of the development process.
• A bachelor’s degree or graduate study in business, finance, economics, public administration, community development, planning or related field.
• At least five, and preferably ten, years of development experience with an emphasis on market-rate multifamily

COMPENSATION: Our client is very competitive on salary, bonus and benefits. Please be prepared to honestly present your current compensation to both the recruiter and client.

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PROJECT MANAGER OF MULTIFAMILY CONSTRUCITON - Orange County, California

Our Client is currently seeking a Construction Project Manager for our Orange County Office.  The successful candidate should be a motivated self starter who is energetic and able to work in a fast paced organization. This position will supervise and coordinate activities of construction labor, foreman and subcontractors to ensure a safe job-site, quality construction all within scope and budget.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
• Oversees its organization, scheduling, implementation, and completion
• Establish critical path schedule
• Order suppliers, materials, and hire subcontractors to complete projects
• Update owner on job progress, schedule changes, change orders, job costs, and other project information on a regular basis
• Investigate accidents, complaints, or other situations and work with all parties to implement corrective action
• Represent company in project meetings with owner, architect, engineers, county/city staff, subcontractors and suppliers
• Review and approve all supplier invoices and subcontractor applications for payment
• Conduct and participate in safety meetings

Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Minimum of 3+ years related experience as a Project Manager
• Degree in Construction Management or related field a plus
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Travel is required
• Knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by various building trades
• Takes initiative with the ability to problem solve
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, word, excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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PROJECT MANAGER, Multifamily Capital & Renovations

General:

The Project Manager will help lead the management and execution of multifamily renovation and  capital improvement programs for multi-family properties. 

Reports to: Vice President, Capital & Renovation

Acquisition/Underwriting:

•  creating scope of work and budget documents for new acquisitions.
• Manage organization of due diligence documents.
• Research and report on outstanding municipal issues.
• Oversee due diligence inspections and bid procurement with appropriate third-party contractors.

Operations/Execution:

• Oversee departmental contract processes including the creation of RFP’s and subsequent publication.
• Support the creation of estimate cost analyses for project awards.
• Help lead coordinated design efforts among all consultants and staff, sourcing of material samples.
• Insure the proper development of boiler plate scopes of work and specifications for use in completing recurring projects.
• Manage department construction schedule and budget projections for use in updating internal management team.
• Attend coordination/kick-off meetings with asset management and property management – establish staging details, sequence, schedule, scope, resident correspondence, etc.Coordinate project progress meetings with team members and stakeholders.
• Manipulate design drawings to include information pertinent to ongoing projects.
• Confirm work is being contracted consistent with the terms of partnership and lender agreements.
• Create and document all capital approvals, maintain accurate department files of expenditures year to date.
• Aid in the research and identification of new subcontractors to maintain competitive pricing.
• Insure the scheduling of interior renovation projects
• Provide regular updates to management team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accounting/Reporting:

• Organize annual budget development efforts including document creation, scheduling and final review for accuracy.
• Manage preliminary capital approval documentation.
• Contract administration.
• Assist accounting department with timely payment processing.
• Oversee lose-out retention payments.
• Oversee the Packaging and binding of all completed contracts and warranty information following project completion by staff.
• Job Cost review by scope of work by CSI and G/L codes to confirm accuracy in reporting for individual unit interior upgrade components and general exterior projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in multifamily residential construction (CapEx and renovations strongly preferred).
• Open to 10% travel.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required, intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Project and general knowledge of Sage300/Timberline or accounting software equivalents.

 Salary between 115K to 145K (maybe more based on experience) plus performance bonus. 

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PROJECT MANAGER - Hospitality, Multifamily & Wineries

 This position is closed.

Real Estate company is currently seeking a Construction Project Manager for our Orange County Office.  The successful candidate should be a motivated self starter who is energetic and able to work in a fast paced organization. This position will supervise and coordinate activities of construction labor, foreman and subcontractors to ensure a safe job-site, quality construction all within scope and budget.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
• Oversees its organization, scheduling, implementation, and completion
• Establish critical path schedule
• Order suppliers, materials, and hire subcontractors to complete projects
• Update owner on job progress, schedule changes, change orders, job costs, and other project information on a regular basis
• Investigate accidents, complaints, or other situations and work with all parties to implement corrective action
• Represent company in project meetings with owner, architect, engineers, county/city staff, subcontractors and suppliers
• Review and approve all supplier invoices and subcontractor applications for payment
• Conduct and participate in safety meetings

Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Minimum of 3+ years related experience as a Project Manager
• Degree in Construction Management or related field a plus
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Travel is required
• Knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by various building trades
• Takes initiative with the ability to problem solve
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, word, excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

This position is closed. We often get positions like this so please apply! 

Job Summary:

Review and underwriting of the company’s Development Projects.  Establishment and maintenance of relationships with developers in the company’s core markets.  Familiarization with and reporting of market conditions and development opportunities in those markets.  Maintenance of ongoing relationships with the company’s existing development partners.  Presentation to Executive Committee and Board of Trustees for review and approval of said projects.  Coordination with Asset Managers, Capital Projects Managers and Property Managers to assure compliance with underwriting and development goals.  Direct Project Team, consisting of self and Development Manager for the project; to verify project budget and schedule and compliance with corporate standards.  Follow-up on construction documents, permitting, construction and close out to assure compliance with approved schedule, specifications and budget.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluation and management of multiple developments on a regional basis with travel involved.

• Origination of new development projects, including negotiation of contracts and development agreements. Obtain approval of contracts and agreements with Executive Vice President and Executive Committee.

• Oversee the development of new apartment communities from inception through final project completion and closeout.

• Due Diligence review and reporting.

• Prepare Underwriting Presentation for Executive Committee review and verbal and written presentation to Underwriting Committee for approval. Prepare written presentation to Board of Trustees.

• Prepare underwriting model for all assigned development projects.

• Receive and analyze all costs, rent levels, unit mix, expenses, income assumptions, and market information provided by developer, create pro-forma budget and make recommendations to Developer and the company regarding same.

• Direct Development Manager in preparation of final project underwriting budget and schedule. Involve Development Manager at inception of process to assure timely flow of information

• Complete critical path schedules with assistance of the developer and Development Manager.

• Hold regular Team Meetings with Development Manager, Developer’s key personnel and consultants on the development’s progress and recommend necessary changes.

• Report regularly, verbally and in writing on progress of projects.

• Represents the corporation in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public.

• Performs other duties as necessary.

Job Qualification Requirements:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Design Disciplines such as Architecture or Urban Planning, or 7-10 years of new development project management experience required.
• Machines, Tools and Equipment, Software:
• Computer with Internet and e-mail capabilities, Telephone, Facsimile, Photocopier, Vehicle.  Spreadsheet, including Microsoft Excel, word processing, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, various scheduling software, including Microsoft Project.

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid drivers’ license and good driving record along with auto insurance required.

COMPANY:  Our client has developed and financed over 10,000 affordable housing units in Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico and takes special pride in its ability to structure plans of financing that result in the development of attractive, affordable housing communities, consistent with each client’s objectives.  Considered experts in the affordable housing sector, they have a strong and experienced team of professionals who identify and implement timely and cost-effective solutions to the many challenges of this market niche. This amazing team is looking for a Director of Project Management!

POSITION:The Director of Project Management is responsible for supervision of teams managing the development process for multiple affordable residential communities with the support of in-house entitlement, construction, legal, accounting, administrative, and asset management staff.  This responsibility includes supervising all project management team members out technical aspects of development including initial feasibility analysis, acquisition, design, financing and entitlements, coordination with construction staff in the plan check and construction stage, and coordination of start-up operations with Property Management staff. The Director of Project Management reports directly to the company’s President and is expected to exercise a high level of independent judgment in the conduct of business responsibility with minimal supervision.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the executive team and other stakeholders to identify staffing needs and available expertise and direct the recruiting and selection process.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to build and support an exceptional team and work with the Organizational Development Department to implement effective training and performance development programs.
• Review, amend or develop, and implement SOPS and position requirements in support of administrative and professional excellence. Design and deploy the associated training.
• Evaluation of potential sites and suggested opportunities to determine feasibility for affordable housing development.
• Thorough review of all recommended projects before presentation to the Investment Committee with emphasis on identifying potential risks-including real estate, financing and operating risks
• Technical support, training, and professional development for junior development and project management staff helping to balance workloads and increase performance
• Review existing, establish and enforce new best practices and training that improve results and seek to minimize the administrative burden generated by these new policies
• Serve as first point of contact for development project managers, reducing the number of issues that need to be handled by upper management
• Negotiation of real estate purchases and oversight of team members assisting in the acquisition phase
• Evaluation of financial feasibility studies and oversight of financing plans for development.
• Confirm that pre-development, construction, and permanent financing from conventional, public, and quasi-public agencies are secured and the creation and management of quality development budgets for each funding source are in place.
• Oversee staff developing and managing project construction and operating budgets and financing. Insuring the quality/accuracy of those items
• Oversight of staff during loan closings and insure coordination of all lender documentation and requirements
• Oversee and insure the integrity of bidding, contract negotiations, and management of design teams and other 3^rd party consultants
• Help organize and prepare staff for public representations of the company and its development projects
• Insure that the project management teams are coordinating properly with construction management department, general contractors, design teams and 3^rd party consultants throughout each project
• Insure that the development staff is coordinating with property management for initial marketing, occupancy and lease-up activities.
• Insure that project management teams are closing out all projects correctly

Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the affordable multi-family housing development
• A history of leading project teams through successful affordable multifamily housing developments.
• Demonstrated ability leading and mentoring in-house development staff
• Knowledge of federal, state and local housing programs to include project funding; Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Tax-Exempt Bonds, and HOME
• Familiarity with government affordable housing programs at federal, state, and local levels
• Firm understanding and experience with public planning, entitlement, and permitting
• Ability to conduct sophisticated financial analyses of affordable housing projects including site acquisition, predevelopment activities, construction financing, and permanent financing.
• Familiarity with the funding and loan closing process and ability to facilitate financial underwriting
• Ability to understand and interpret policies of federal and state agencies and private lending institutions which may apply to a given project
• Ability to exchange information, discuss and negotiate business arrangements, and advocate for the accomplishment of proposed development
• Ability to exercise a high level of housing development skills, leadership ability, and attention to detail with a broad view of the development process

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or graduate study in business, finance, economics, public administration, community development, planning or related field. Masters preferred.
• Minimum of ten years development experience in a leadership role within affordable residential housing with an emphasis on multi-family
• Minimum of five years of experience managing a team

Vice President of Development

Company:

With more than 2,000 locations nationwide, our client is the leader in their industry. The company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past four decades, and it's in no small part due to the dedicated team that has helped them become an industry leader.

Our Client currently has an excellent opportunity for a Vice President of Development to be based in Atlanta, GA. The Vice President of Development will report to the SVP of Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for taking our projects from concept to completion. Participates with team members on acquisition, city / county coordination, site and building design, permitting, design meetings, construction administration and acts as the representative of the owner. This position will be responsible for preparation site investigation reports, cost at completion reports, project status reports and maintaining project files. The successful candidate will have knowledge of real estate transactions, general contracting methods, be detail oriented and purpose driven to set and meet deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand business needs of client to develop project requirements
• Perform site evaluations and make recommendations for site selections
• Collaborate with various departments throughout the development process to ensure timely completion of all objectives and milestones
• Develop feasibility modeling, including capital costs budgeting, pro forma return measurements and valuation methodologies.
• Is fluent with project entitlements and implementation of approval requirements.
• Create “currency” for negotiations with Governmental authorities to achieve project approvals.
• Run multiple and complex entitlement processes.
• Close transactions on terms that benefit and protect the company.
• Other projects and duties expected of a development manager of the real estate department.

 Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Civil Engineering required
• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the development of multiple properties on national basis and/or retail chain development experience
• Experienced in leading teams
• Proven experience in the underwriting and valuation of development opportunities; land acquisitions and underwriting transactions
• Strong analytical, problem solving, strategic planning, and project management skills
• Knowledge to assess and mitigate risks in the transaction, entitlement and development processes
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to sell your ideas and the rationale behind them
• Has exhibited a high degree of self-motivation, integrity and success in past endeavors
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to understand the difference between efforts and results
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

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Right now the entire West Coast is experiencing the beginning of a major real estate development BOOM of historic proportions....

THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT ON TALENT!!!

Right now the entire West Coast is experiencing the beginning of a major real estate development BOOM of historic proportions.  Gillian Executive Search is at the forefront of hiring for some of the most influential developers, builders and architects on the west coast. Pipelines are in the BILLIONS of dollars and opportunities range from San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles to Orange County.

The weather is great, the real estate job market in multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality and retail are in high gear and the bench strength for talent is COMPLETELY TAPPED OUT!!!

So if you’ve ever wanted to live on the West Coast and build some extraordinary product then now is your time to shine!!!

Here are just a few of the positions we are actively recruiting for on both the GC and Owner’s side:

• Vice President of Multifamily and Mixed Use Construction – San Jose, California
• Vice President of Preconstruction for Mixed Use and Multifamily – Irvine, California
• Director of Preconstruction for Multifamily and Mixed Use - San Jose, California
• Director of Construction for Multifamily Construction – Northern and Southern California
• Project Managers for Mixed Use and Multifamily Construction – Northern and Southern California
• Superintendents for Mixed Use and Multifamily Construction – Northern and Southern California
• Development Project Manager for Hotels – San Francisco and Los Angeles, California
• Senior Construction Managers for high-rise developments -  Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles

Kipp Gillian | President | Gillian Executive Search, Inc. 
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Gillian Executive Search, inc. has been one of the most successful recruiting agencies for the development, design, construction and management of commercial and industrial office properties across the nation.

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Gillian Executive Search, Inc. has deep root conducting some of the most difficult searches in hospitality development and construction.

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How to Review and Apply for New Positions

Welcome to the new website for Gillian Executive Search, Inc. Our goal was to make our user experience a bit more fluid but some directions never hurt.

BROWSING OPEN POSITIONS:
Here you will find the listings for our searches in real estate development, construction and architecture. The jobs have been broken down via product category (Multifamily, Retail, Commercial and Industrial Office, Hospitality and so on). Based on your background you would click the category most relevant to you and search the open positions in Development, Construction, Architecture and so on. Any positions that have been previously filled will state that in the introduction. We leave some of these up for Search Engine purposes so that candidates and client can easily find us on the web.

The first position in each list is always open showing a brief introduction to that position. You can open or minimize all introduction by pressing the "+/-" tag. If you want to learn more about that position just click "READ MORE" and the position will open up to the full job description.

APPLYING:
Once you have determined which position you are interested in you can return to the main category page (Multifamily, Retail, Commercial and Industrial Office, Hospitality) and refer to  "APPLY for ______ Jobs". Here you may list your contact information, upload a resume and select the position you are most interested in.

If you have any question please give us a call.

Kipp Gillian | President
Gillian Executive Search, Inc.
866-600-0437 x 1

Recruiters in Real Estate Development, Construction Management and Architecture.