Construction Development & Preconstruction Manager

We are seeking an experienced Construction Development & Preconstruction Manager to evaluate multifamily development opportunities and move projects from feasibility through approvals, pre-construction, and construction.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate project feasibility, zoning, site conditions, construction costs, and pro formas.
• Prepare and review budgets, cost estimates, scopes, schedules, and construction proposals.
• Review architectural, civil, structural, and construction plans.
• Manage zoning, planning, permitting, entitlements, and municipal approvals.
• Serve as the primary liaison with city and township officials, planning and zoning boards, building departments, engineers, and other agencies.
• Attend municipal meetings, present project applications, respond to agency comments, resolve approval conditions, and move projects through the approval process.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, attorneys, contractors, and consultants.
• Identify design, cost, construction, and approval issues early.
• Review contractor/subcontractor pricing and lead value engineering.
• Track project costs, approvals, schedules, and risks from acquisition through construction.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in multifamily development, construction, or preconstruction, preferably wood-frame construction.
• Strong knowledge of development pro formas, construction budgets, zoning, permitting, and municipal approvals.
• Proven experience working directly with municipal officials and government agencies to secure development approvals and permits.
• Ability to read plans, evaluate project feasibility, and manage multiple projects.
• Proven experience moving development projects from initial evaluation through approvals and construction.