Senior Development Manager - Trammell Crow Company

CBRE Group, Inc.

San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Trammell Crow Company in San Francisco seeks a Senior Development Manager to lead complex multi-family development from entitlements through lease-up, coordinating with stakeholders to hit milestones.

You will oversee predevelopment, development execution and close-out, manage budgets, schedules, consultants, and site approvals, while collaborating with leasing and property management teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, business or equivalent from a 4-year college program preferred.
  • Typically, at least 6 years commercial development management experience.
  • Knowledge of construction practices, ADA Title III, contract laws, and project controls (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

  • Predevelopment: support due diligence on land/building acquisitions, coordinate with consultants and officials, and manage permits.
  • Development Execution: support execution of projects, manage estimates/schedules/change orders, coordinate with contractors and consultants, and report status.
  • Post Development: oversee project close-out, ensure substantial/final completion, and coordinate turnover with property management.
  • Project Teams: provide guidance to project coordinators/consultants and support planning/supervision.
  • Work Environment and Travel: role primarily in office with travel to job sites within the region.

Skills

Project management
Communication
Problem solving
Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, business or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

At Trammell Crow Company, we have built our business – and reputation – by hiring great people.

We believe outstanding, capable and dedicated employees have laid the foundation of our success and are our most valuable asset. Trammell Crow Company cultivates an environment that empowers its employees to be the best. When you join TCC, you are joining a dedicated team of people who are committed to upholding our RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) Values. Our RISE values fuel our mission for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment so our people, our business partners and the communities in which we build: thrive. We are driven by our most powerful asset—our people. Comprised of teams possessing passion, innovation, and an open culture of excellence, we are actively seeking talent with a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences across all industries to apply for open positions.

Our Senior Development Manager role is based in our San Francisco office and contributes to all aspects of multi family project execution. Responsible managing aspects of complex development projects during entitlements, due diligence, design, construction, and lease-up.Ability to work with stakeholders to create achievable project schedules, track milestone dates, and meet project deadlines.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

To perform this job successfully, an individual is to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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

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