Development Manager

The Development Manager of Multifamily / Mixed-Use Development will plan, analyze, and execute complex multifamily residential and mixed-use development projects from initial concept planning through stabilization. This role will lead all aspects of the development process, including governmental compliance, design, financial analysis, construction oversight, and project delivery.

The position will play a key role over the next 3-4 years in managing a multi-phase residential master-planned development comprising multiple mid-rise buildings developed simultaneously, requiring coordination of long-term phasing strategies, project sequencing, and integration across multiple development cycles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in evaluating development master plans and project phasing strategies.

• Execute project visioning, programming, and positioning, including product type, target market, design strategy, and financial feasibility.
• Support the planning and execution of large-scale, multi-phase residential master-planned developments, coordinating phasing strategies, infrastructure sequencing, and building delivery schedules across multiple projects.
• Research and administer site entitlements, zoning regulations, and other governmental requirements, and coordinate implementation into project design.
• Coordinate and review all due diligence activities, including boundary surveys, title matters, zoning and land use issues, environmental and geotechnical reports, restrictive covenants, and association documents.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, development schedules, and financial feasibility analyses.
• Manage the project timeline and coordinate consultants and professionals necessary to obtain governmental approvals, including development orders, entitlement approvals, building permits, and Certificates of Occupancy.
• Represent ownership in negotiating and administering contracts with architects, engineers, attorneys, contractors, and other consultants to ensure cost-effective and timely project delivery.
• Coordinate all internal and external team members, including architecture, engineering, construction, leasing, property management, and asset management, to ensure alignment with the project pro forma and development objectives.
• In collaboration with the general contractor and/or construction manager, facilitate construction pricing from conceptual estimates through GMP contract negotiation.
• Oversee construction through completion, including final Certificate of Occupancy and project -out, and transition the asset to the Asset Management team.
• Review and approve monthly construction requisitions and payment applications.
• Prepare monthly partnership and investor reports, including project status updates, schedule progress, and budget variance reporting, in coordination with the accounting team.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local trade organizations, civic organizations, contractors, and related industry professionals to support and expand the multifamily development platform.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will include shared supervision of development team members, administrative staff, as well as oversight of third-party consultants and contractors engaged on projects. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, directing, and evaluating work to ensure high-quality execution and adherence to project objectives.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Project, and Word. Experience with Bluebeam preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional organizational and analytical capabilities with proven ability to manage complex development projects and long-term phased development programs.

Type: full-time

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in real estate, finance, or related field preferred.

Minimum Experience: Ideally 5-8 years of experience managing institutional, mid-rise, or high-rise multifamily development projects.

Reference ID: Development Manager