Development Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Salem (OR); Vor Ort; USD 134.000 - 158.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time away

Zusammenfassung

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Development Manager in the United States to lead land development initiatives from feasibility through approvals. The role directs a team of architects and engineers, manages schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications to secure zoning and site plan approvals for complex projects.

You will drive coordination with municipalities, prepare analyses, and ensure milestones are met while traveling as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 5+ years in development management in commercial construction
• Experience in pre-construction, site planning, grading, and utility design/review
• Proven track record with site plan/zoning approvals for concepts

Aufgaben

• Create tailored development schedules based on zoning, permits, and third-party approvals to accelerate construction start
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of architects, civil/structural engineers to confirm viability
• Present at staff and planning meetings to pursue zoning and site plan approvals
• Coordinate surveys (Title, ALTA, Geotech, Environmental) and ensure timely delivery
• Oversee multi-site programs including store developments and relocations
• Review surveys and perform cost/zoning analyses during feasibility phases
• Engage with County/City/State for approvals and maintain client communications

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering or related

PMP/PE/AIA/LEED/CMAA certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

NIKU

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Development Manager

Job Description Summary

Responsible for developing, executing, and directing the overall strategic objectives involved in the development and acquisition of land to include feasibility analysis, establishing scope and developmental schedules, and leadership for all activities related to the client’s real estate development projects from inception and architectural design through municipal approvals and zoning throughout the region.

Job Description

• Create tailored development schedules for a land lease / acquisition based on zoning status, conditional use permits, platting and required third party approvals to pursue speed to construction start for a given project
• Manage and lead a team of architects, civil, structural, electrical engineers & more to confirm the economic and zoning viability of a land site
• Lead and present at local staff, design review boards, planning commission and city council meetings to represent the clients and pursue zoning and site plan approval
• Manage the launch and receipt of all given surveys to qualify a land site ranging from Title Reports, ALTA Survey, Geotechnical reports, Environmental reports, Sign Surveys and more depending upon the site
• Play critical leadership, coordination, and communication role with all stakeholders including the client, architects, civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineers, sign vendors and more
• Manage program and project efforts for new store developments, store relocation, and multi-state program roll‑outs
• Assist during the initial leasing / purchase agreement feasibility phase by: reviewing all surveys and providing cost and zoning analysis back to Real Estate for review and consideration
• Pursue all approvals from County, City, State & more to prepare a land site for Lease Commencement or Closing and communicate with the client and all stakeholders each step of the way
• Meet established development timelines by: reviewing master project schedules for assigned projects, ensuring Architects & Civil Engineers are provided with accurate and timely information, verifying material procurement and delivery are synchronized with schedules, regularly monitoring progress of all projects, visiting sites, and requesting modified completion target dates when necessary
• Provide value engineering ideas and opportunity for savings regularly through project evaluation
• Complete all required documentation/paperwork and provide timely and accurate project status reporting while traveling

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline, 5+ years of development management in the commercial construction industry or equivalent as an Owner’s Representative, or any similar combination of education and experience
• Experience in pre-construction and land development efforts ranging from site planning, grading plan reviews and utility design and review
• Expertise in Feasibility / Due Diligence, Site Planning, Permitting, Site Analysis, civil design and construction, Entitlements, Land Use, Land Planning, Utility Providers and Construction
• Proven experience in working with local municipalities and organizations to pursue site plan / zoning approvals for a given concept
• Experience in managing restaurant, banking and/or pad site projects preferred
• Certification in PMP, PE, AIA, LEED, or CMAA preferred
• Proficient in preparing and tracking detailed project budgets and schedules
• Proven experience leading and managing numerous facets of multiple projects simultaneously
• Solid understanding of construction industry, terminology, codes, documentation, and design disciplines
• Ability to read, understand, and apply construction standards and plan sets
• Proficient with project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project, NIKU)
• Ability to conduct weekly project meetings either onsite or via conference calls with clients, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated customer/vendor relationship building experience
• Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to travel 25-50%

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 133,875.00 - $157,500.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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