Senior Development Manager

CBRE; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead multi-family development projects from entitlements through lease-up. The role focuses on coordinating with stakeholders, managing schedules, budgets, and approvals to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years in commercial development management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel to sites in the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, business or equivalent from 4-year college program preferred.
• Typically, at least 6 years commercial development management experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Predevelopment: support due diligence on land/building acquisitions, coordinate with consultants and officials.
• Development execution: manage procurement and coordination of contractors and consultants, review estimates and schedules.
• Post development: assist close-out, ensure turnover and final reports, and coordinate inspections.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Schedule Tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, business or equivalent from 4-year college program preferred.

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About The Role

At Trammell Crow Company, we have built our business – andreputation – by hiring great people. We believe outstanding, capable and dedicated employees havelaid the foundation of our success and are our most valuable asset. TrammellCrow Company cultivates an environment that empowers its employees to be thebest. When you join TCC, you are joining a dedicated team of people who arecommitted to upholding our RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence)Values. Our RISE values fuel our mission for a diverse, equitable, andinclusive work environment so our people, our business partners and thecommunities in which we build: thrive. We are driven by our most powerfulasset—our people. Comprised of teams possessing passion, innovation, and anopen culture of excellence, we are actively seeking talent with a diverse setof backgrounds and experiences across all industries to apply for openpositions.

Senior Development Manager

role is based in our SanFrancisco office and contributes to all aspects of multi family projectexecution. Responsible managing aspects of complex development projects duringentitlements, due diligence, design, construction, and lease-up. Ability to work with stakeholders to createachievable project schedules, track milestone dates, and meet projectdeadlines.

What You’ll Do

To perform this job successfully, an individual is toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

• Predevelopment:
• Responsible for supporting due diligence on prospective land or building acquisitions: including, on-boarding required consultants; coordination with utility companies, city officials and 3rd party jurisdictional entities
• Budgeting and managing project costs from conceptual design stage through project close-out
• Preparing preliminary development timeline and critical milestones for project start
• Diligent efforts to obtain all permits and approvals required to commence construction
• Development Execution:
• Responsible for supporting the execution of development projects: including, procurement and management of general contractor and project consultants, full review and approval of estimates, schedules, change orders and drawing coordination
• Verification of work in field
• Running weekly OAC meetings and tracking down critical issues
• Consult with clients, consultants and/or partners in the development and refinement of plans and specifications as necessary
• Continued coordination with city officials, utility companies, and other 3rd party jurisdictional entities throughout construction and building certification
• Establishing and issuing monthly reports for project partners
• Verification of monthly funding invoices and requests.
• Post Development (close-out) Execution:
• Responsible for supporting the close-out of projects: including, overseeing the end of project walk-through's and coordinating the final items to be completed
• Coordinate the completion of work and inspections to receive substantial completion and final completion by required dates
• Obtain the Certificate of Occupancy from government officials
• Responsible for delivery of partner close-out checklist items, including completion of punch-list items, delivery of as-built or record drawing documents, project warranties and maintenance guides, final testing and commissioning, consultant drawings conformance letters, list of utility information, accounts, and providers and all required permits and condition of approval signoffs
• Manage the building start up and coordinate the building turnover with the property management company
• Understand and interpret lease language to complete owner responsibilities
• Support the leasing team with leasing efforts.
• Project Teams:
• Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to co-workers
• Support project teams with the planning and supervision of assignments to project coordinators and/ or project consultants
• Work Environment and Travel:
• Role is primarily in office with expected travel to job sites within the region
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Need

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, business or equivalent from 4-year college program preferred.

Industry Experience:

• Typically, at least 6 years commercial development management experience.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents, including geotechnical and environmental reports, construction plans, engineering/architectural drawings, and venture documents

Knowledge and understanding of construction practices/techniques, Title III of ADA, contract laws, project controls and building support systems or any similar combination of education and experience

LEED accreditation with current educational requirements preferred

Entrepreneurial Spirit:

• Self-motivated attitude and mentality
• Action-oriented, productive, decisive, inspirational, innovative, and self-sacrificing
• Ability to embrace change, critical questioning, and continuous improvement

Project Management Skills:

• Ability to support multiple smaller projects or one complex development project
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to create achievable project schedules, track milestone dates, and meet project deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple consultants and synthesize information and report out status and key decision points to senior members

Problem Solving Skills:

• Ability to deal with a variety of decision-making situations in complex situations.
• Ability to quickly recognize problems and seek out associated team members to quickly resolve outstanding issues
• Draws on the analysis of others and makes recommendations that directly impact the company

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to clients and team members
• Ability to effectively present information and influence audiences and outcomes
• Ability to effectively negotiate with contractors and municipal officials

Technology Proficiency:

• Requires proficient knowledge of scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Trammell Crow Company carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $170,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on TCC’s applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).