Development, Senior Manager

TruAmerica Multifamily; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Plan choice: Blue Cross options

Job summary

TruAmerica Multifamily is seeking a Senior Manager, Development in Los Angeles to lead predevelopment, design, and permitting for multifamily projects. You will coordinate consultants, budgets, and schedules to execute the project business plan.

Reporting to the Senior Managing Director, Development, you will manage two to three projects at various stages and collaborate with finance, accounting, asset management, and senior leadership to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in real estate project management, preferably in multifamily development.
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related program.

Responsibilities

• Manage entitlement, design, engineering, permitting, and construction throughout development.
• Coordinate with consultants, manage budgets and schedules, and report progress to leadership.
• Support acquisitions through site analysis, due diligence, and financial planning.
• Ensure projects align with business plans and investment objectives.

Skills

Real estate project management

Multifamily development

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Full Time · $140,000 to $160,000 · Los Angeles, California

A six-time Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, most recently in 2026.

About TruAmerica

Founded in July 2013, TruAmerica Multifamily is a partnership between industry veteran Robert E. Hart and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The company is based on the premise that tremendous upside potential remains in mid-tier apartment communities that can be unlocked through tailored renovation, repositioning strategies, and focused management. TruAmerica Multifamily is a privately held, fully integrated real estate investment firm that invests in apartment communities located in primary and secondary markets throughout the country. We continue to grow by selectively acquiring, redeveloping, and effectively managing multifamily properties. TruAmerica has grown to become a Top 25 apartment owner in the United States, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), and is the youngest manager in the NMHC Top 50. Today, TruAmerica has over 60,000 units in 25 high-growth markets and approximately $16 billion of assets under management.

Objective

The Senior Manager, Development operates as part of the Development team and is responsible for the successful management and execution of all aspects of residential development, with an emphasis on the predevelopment process. Reporting to the Senior Managing Director, Development, this position serves as the company's day-to-day point person in the management of the predevelopment, design, and permitting process for multifamily residential projects, and plays a supporting role in the oversight of construction and lease-up. This person will typically manage two to three projects in various stages of development, working in close collaboration with senior management. Primary responsibilities include hiring and managing consultants, overseeing project design, entitlements and permitting, managing budgets and schedules, preparing project progress reports, and coordinating with finance, accounting, asset management, and senior management to ensure successful execution of the project business plan and investment objectives. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the Acquisitions team in site analysis, due diligence, and the creation of budgets, proformas, and business plans for new development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Cross Functional Relationships and Accountability

• Manage and coordinate the elements of entitlement, design, engineering, permitting, and construction throughout the development process.


• Manage the entitlement process, directing the design team, supervising land use and environmental consultants, and interacting with community stakeholders, City staff, and elected officials in order to obtain necessary approvals.


• Manage design consultants, including architects and engineers, and oversee the project permitting process.


• Evaluate how site conditions, zoning, utilities engineering, and construction factors affect project economics and the feasibility of Conditions of Approval, and recommend mitigations or design changes as appropriate.


• Establish, manage, and maintain accurate development schedules and budgets; manage and communicate projected versus actual budget reconciliation and cash flow projections; and proactively resolve issues to keep development projects on time and on budget.


• Provide updates to leadership, including regular job status reports, budget tracking, reporting, and analysis, and monitor billing, cost controls, and project accounting with the Finance team.


• For LIHTC projects, manage consultants and coordinate with the Finance team to submit successful tax credit applications, complete applications for local project subsidies, and ensure timely submittal of tax credit compliance documents upon project completion; work with nonprofit and service partners to plan for the delivery of resident services.


• Partner with the Acquisitions team in building accurate development budgets, schedules, and critical paths for new projects, and participate in the feasibility analysis, due diligence, and closings of land acquisitions.


• Support the Finance team in construction loan closings and monthly loan draw processes.


• Support the construction team, when necessary, in obtaining final sign offs on Conditions of Approval for Certificates of Occupancy, final maps, bond releases, and similar items.


• Support the construction and property management teams in punch-list completion, property management handoff, and operations start-up.


• Work with property management and key vendor partners to ensure the project is designed appropriately to support efficient operations.


• Pre-negotiate key vendor service agreements, such as fitness equipment leasing or purchase, cable and internet, EV charging, trash, and utilities submetering.


• Analyze project financials and variance reports to ensure maximum profitability.


• Prepare and review budgets and monitor costs to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.


• Update job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

People Management

• Create an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the company's mission, vision, and values.


• Ensure performance related issues are addressed and reach resolution, and evaluate performance objectively with a focus on driving the business and results.

Organizational Development and Effectiveness

• Coordinate with the business unit's leadership to execute the agreed upon plans and objectives of the company.


• Manage and maintain a trusted and capable network of external partners to ensure continuous success of the company's strategic plan relative to each local market, including architects, engineers, and design consultants.


• Continuously seek to improve the company's reputation in terms of product innovation, quality, customer service, operational excellence, and overall execution in the local market.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in real estate project management or a related field, with direct experience in multifamily and/or land development. Candidates with project management experience as an owner or developer's representative are preferred. Strong candidates with a successful track record of project management in architecture, engineering, or construction, as well as a strong financial background, will also be considered.


• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or another related program. Master's degree preferred but not required.


• Highly self-motivated and driven to meet commitments and deadlines.


• Able to multi-task and manage several ongoing projects in an organized and efficient manner.


• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet preferred.


• Exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $140,000 to $160,000. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Why You'll Love Working at TruAmerica

TruAmerica Multifamily is a six-time Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, most recently in 2026, and we invest in our colleagues the same way we invest in our communities. Eligible colleagues receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision: TruAmerica covers 100% of the employee premium for base medical plans, and dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D are 100% employer-paid. TruAmerica also contributes toward the cost of dependent coverage.


• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.


• Vacation, sick, and holidays: a vacation allowance that grows with tenure (up to 21 days), generous paid sick leave, and 10+ paid holidays, plus your birthday, cultural and ethnic observance days, and company-sponsored volunteer days.


• Pre‑tax savings: Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/DCA).


• Plan flexibility: choice of a national Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO or HMO, plus regional plan options where available.

Want to know what it is like to work here? Read more about our people and culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TruAmerica Multifamily is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships. TruAmerica Multifamily makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

ADA / Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. TruAmerica participates in employment eligibility verification as required by law.

Conditional Offer / Background Check

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and reference verification. Consistent with applicable Fair Chance and Ban-the-Box laws, TruAmerica will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law and will conduct an individualized assessment before withdrawing any conditional offer.