Development Manager

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and commission

Health care package

401K match

Car allowance

Gas allowance

WFH capabilities

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Development Manager in the Chicago area to lead multi-family, P3 and affordable assisted living developments from design through construction. You will manage teams of general contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements.

The role requires ground-up development experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication. WFH capabilities are noted alongside a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Ground up development experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams through design and construction phases.
• Deliver projects within budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with GCs, architects, engineers and consultants.
• Manage RFI and submittal coordination.
• Review and negotiate change orders.
• Oversee FF&E purchasing and implementation.
• Ensure successful turnover with property management.
• Maintain regular project status updates to management.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Excel

Project scheduling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate development/architecture/construction management

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

PowerPoint

GIS

Job description

Development Manager

Work as an Development Manager for the best developer here in the Chicago area that has a strong focus on low/mid-rise, high-end, multi-family and commercial developments. This developer has a construction and a property management arm that does close to $150M in revenue annually. This company has strong leadership and invests in their employees to become the best they can be. Their employees also receive a competitive salary and uncapped growth.

The Development Manager should have experience managing project teams through design and construction phases and delivering projects within budget and schedule. The Development Manager will lead the project team of general contractors, architects, engineers and consultants through the development life cycle of multi-family, P3 and affordable assisted living developments. The candidate should be able to collaborate with Vermilion team members, project architecture and construction partners and various stakeholders such as equity partners, lenders and/or third-party leasing or operations teams. Coordinate project conceptualization and visioning, linking design with project budget and pro forma. Function as the most knowledgeable individual in all project matters and details. Meet with the project team regularly to review the project status, anticipate issues and mitigate project risk. Manage and enforce contractual requirements and serve as primary point of contact for all design consultants and owner direct vendors. Oversee the RFI and submittal coordination process. Anticipate potential changes and update project budget and schedule forecasts. Review, analyze and negotiate change orders. Review contractor staffing and quality to ensure compliance with contract and specifications. Issue weekly and monthly project status updates to management team. Oversee the purchasing and implementation of FF&E. Conduct periodic site visits as required. Oversee the project close out phase including punchlist generation and turnover. Communicate with property management company for successful turnover.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant: 5 plus years of experience with a general contractor required. Bachelor's degree in real estate development, architecture and/or construction management preferred. Master's degree and knowledge of finance beneficial. Ground up experience required. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated self-starter who can collaborate in a team environment. Excellent listening, negotiation and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, PowerPoint and GIS. Experience with entitlements preferred.

What's on Offer: Bonus and commission opportunity. Competitive health care package. Company credit card. Cell phone and laptop provided. 401K match. Car allowance. Gas allowance. Ongoing training and continuing education. 11 paid holidays. Standard PTO (3 weeks to start). Growth potential. Company events. WFH Capabilities.