Development Manager

Job Description

Maestas Development Group, a leader in real estate development in Texas and New Mexico seeks an experienced Development Manager. The primary role of the Development Manager is to lead, organize and manage the acquisition, design, entitlement, construction, and turnover of projects to ensure the timely completion and budget adherence of projects. The Development Manager will also be a key contributor to the underwriting, financing, marketing, leasing and disposition work. The ideal candidate is a     team player with demonstrated technical skills, is reliable and committed to consistently meeting goals and deadlines. This position is remote or on-site attendance. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the pre-acquisition and conceptual level project visioning including providing or procuring initial site and building layouts, establishing design & development criteria, and preparing preliminary budgets and timelines for projects.
  • Collaborate with other internal team members on the due diligence process for the acquisition of properties as needed, including obtaining and reviewing necessary reports and surveys and updating preliminary designs, budgets and schedules based on obtained information.
  • Participate in the leasing and disposition process through the review of work letters and delivery requirements, development of schedules for contract milestones, providing key information needed for the transaction, and coordinating with tenants and purchaser throughout the process.
  • Assemble all required outside consultants, contractors and vendors necessary for each project. Negotiate and manage all contracts and agreements including the review and approval of all payments for outside team members.
  • Coordinate and manage all internal and outside team members through the design, entitlement, permitting, construction, and turnover of projects. Participate or lead meetings with governmental agencies or community members as needed. Provide review of construction documents for compliance with established project criteria.
  • Manage the bidding process on projects including providing necessary bid package information, qualifying contractors, reviewing bids, and preparing and negotiating construction contracts.
  • Monitor and report on construction activities with a focus on adherence to project goals, plans, budget and schedule. Review and approve pay applications and change orders. Participate in final project walkthrough and obtain close out information needed for property. Facilitate a successful turnover of properties to tenants or property management.
  • Continually monitor project budgets and schedules to ensure project goals are being met. Maintain an understanding of cost trends and communicating impacts on proposed projects.  Provide internal team member with updates on project status and any critical items.

Desired Skills & Traits

  • 8-10 years of experience in real estate development, construction, architecture or civil engineering and a preference for at least 5 years experience as a development or project manager associated commercial real estate development projects.
  • Experience in both horizontal and vertical retail and mixed-use development projects.
  • Experience in multiple aspects of the real estate development process (acquisitions, financial analysis, entitlement, design, leasing, construction).
  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, real estate development or a related field preferred or equivalent job experience in development.
  • Computer proficiency including project scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team on a multi-project workload.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities.
  • Proven customer service orientation.
  • Strong work ethic and sense of integrity.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Resumes will be held for 30 days or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please fill out the survey linked below & send your cover letter (explaining why you are a great fit) + resume to [email protected].

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