Vice President, Development Management

CBRE Group, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Trammell Crow Company is seeking a Vice President, Development Management for our Charlotte, NC office. You will oversee multifamily project execution from entitlements through lease-up, directing a team and coordinating with contractors, consultants, city officials, and leasing professionals to align with business goals.

Ideal candidates bring at least 10 years of commercial development experience, strong project management and leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex schedules and

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of commercial development management experience.
• Knowledge of construction documents, geotechnical and environmental reports, drawings, and venture documents.
• LEED accreditation preferred; ADA knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead development management for multifamily projects from entitlements through lease-up.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, city officials, and leasing teams to meet milestones.
• Establish schedules, track milestones, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Oversee selection of general contractor and project consultants and manage contracts and change orders.
• Lead weekly meetings, report status, and communicate with clients and partners.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team coordination

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

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 Vice President, Development Management position is based in our Charlotte, North Carolina office and oversees all aspects of Multifamily project execution. Responsible for managing multiple smaller projects or one complex development project during entitlements, due diligence, design, construction, and lease-up. Manages development projects through coordination of contractors, consultants, property managers, city officials, leasing teams and tenants.Leads development management on projects of varying sizes and complexities.Collaborates with internal deal team members relative to business objectives and project positioning goals and requirements. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to create achievable project schedules, track milestone dates, and meet project deadlines. Responsible to deliver projects on time and on budget.

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:
  • Assist Development & Investment team to help conceptualize potential project for pursuits, including entitlements (if applicable), preliminary budgets, schedules, and building parameters
  • Responsible for managing due diligence on prospective land or building acquisitions: including,procurement and managing required consultants; coordination with utility companies, city officials and 3rd party jurisdictional entities; budgeting and managing project costs from conceptual design stage through go-vertical approvals
  • Preparing preliminary development timeline and critical milestones for project start; diligent efforts to obtain all permits and approvals required to commence construction.

• Development Execution:
  • Manage development management team’s efforts for the planning, organization, and controls for major projects, functional area, or department. Determine project execution, project budgets, including hiring of project teams, negotiating major contracts, and overseeing other team members' negotiations
  • Responsible for managing execution of complex development projects: including, selecting 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
  • Establish and issue monthly reporting system for project partners
  • Verification of monthly invoice funding and requests

• Post Development (close-out) Execution:
  • Responsible for ensuring 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

• Lead Teams:
  • May be responsible for a mix of direct and matrix reports
  • Responsible for providing valuable feedback during recruitment, selection, promotion, and advancement processes for direct reports
  • Monitor appropriate staffing levels and report on utilization and deployment of human resources
  • Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention
  • Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with TCC's values

• 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 10 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 lead and manage 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 advanced knowledge of scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite

• Negotiation Skills:
  • Demonstrates track record of successful negotiation with key stakeholders, including contractors, architects, consultants, community members, and city officials

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