Director of Multifamily Development, Affordable Housing

Korn Ferry; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development firm is seeking a Director of Preconstruction in East Rutherford, NJ, to oversee large-scale projects ranging from $30M to over $300M. This role requires minimizing project risks through effective communication and estimating. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years in design-build construction, experience with design teams, and a willingness to travel. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering and will have technical proficiency in tools including Bluebeam and MS Project. This full-time position offers significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in design-build construction or development with strong estimating and permitting skills.
• Experience directing design teams and navigating town approval processes.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate project status and address issues.
• Provide conceptual and detailed estimating for projects.
• Lead external design teams to meet project schedules.
• Monitor local construction market trends for efficiency.
• Manage the design, permitting, quality control, and finances of development projects.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Conduct meetings with stakeholders to coordinate activities.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Self-Motivation

Data Center Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Office (Excel)

MS Project

CAD

PeopleSoft

Smartsheet

Job description

Fortune 2000 REIT, Industrial and Data Center Developer

We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Preconstruction to join our talented team. This role is critical in ensuring the successful execution of large-scale projects ranging from $30M to over $300M. As the Preconstruction Director, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive pricing efforts, manage jurisdictional entitlements, and oversee projects to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence and quality control.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate project status, address issues, and exceed customer expectations.
• Estimating: Provide conceptual and detailed estimating for industrial and horizontal improvement projects.
• Design: Lead external design teams and permit approvals to meet project schedules and goals.
• Market & Industry Research: Monitor local construction market trends and research design and construction alternatives for innovation and cost efficiency.
• Project Coordination: Monitor, coordinate, and drive the design, permitting, quality control, and financial management of development projects.
• Schedule: Create, maintain, and report on project schedules representing the due diligence, entitlement and construction phases of the work.
• On-site Meetings: Conduct meetings with customers, cities, contractors and designers to coordinate preconstruction activities.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Required

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in design-build construction or Development, with a strong understanding of estimating and permitting.
• Design Management: Experience directing design teams and navigating town approval processes.
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Preferred

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.

Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Bluebeam, MS Office (Excel), and MS Project. Experience with CAD, PeopleSoft, and Smartsheet is a plus.
• Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-Motivation: Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision.
• Data Center: While not required, data center experience is a benefit.

SE#510765786

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Strategy/Planning, and Project Management

Industries

Civil Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate

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