Development Manager

Our client is a real estate investment firm established in 2018. The firm seeks to invest in high-growth, niche suburbs throughout the Sunbelt region of the U.S., where population and job gains outperform the national average. They develop Class A multifamily and active adult communities for middle-class renters in desirable suburbs at an affordable price point, and luxury mixed-use projects in the Mountain Markets.

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Role DescriptionThis is a full-time, on-site role for a Development Manager located in New York, NY. The Development Manager will lead projects from acquisition through stabilization, with primary ownership of the design, preconstruction, and construction phases. The ideal candidate is a development professional with extensive hands-on construction experience, preferably on cast-in-place concrete mid-rise and high-rise projects, who can drive budgets, schedules, and quality across a growing pipeline of multifamily, active adult, and luxury mixed-use projects. The role works closely with leadership, capital partners, lenders, architects, engineers, general contractors, and municipal officials, and is expected to represent the firm with authority on every aspect of project delivery.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead projects from site acquisition and due diligence through entitlements, design, construction, closeout, and lease-upOversee preconstruction, including constructability and value-engineering reviews, structural system selection, and coordination of design documents through permit and bid setsDevelop, manage, and own project budgets and schedules; track contingency, forecast cost-to-complete, and report variances to leadership and capital partnersLead general contractor procurement, bid leveling, and negotiation of GMP and stipulated sum contracts, including schedules of values, allowances, and general conditionsReview and negotiate change orders, pay applications, and draw requests; administer contracts and resolve claims and disputesMonitor construction progress, quality, and safety through regular site visits; manage third-party inspections, testing, and lender construction monitorsManage architects, structural, MEP, civil, and geotechnical consultants, and other members of the design teamCoordinate permits, approvals, and utility agreements with municipalities and agenciesSupport underwriting, financial modeling, and construction financing efforts, including lender and investor reporting
Qualifications8+ years of experience in real estate development, construction, or engineeringDemonstrated experience delivering cast-in-place concrete mid-rise and high-rise projects strongly preferred (post-tensioned slabs, podium structures, and concrete frame systems)Track record of leading ground-up multifamily, condo, or senior living projects from preconstruction through certificate of occupancyDeep working xzbcwsv knowledge of construction means and methods, sequencing, structural systems, building envelope, and MEP coordinationExpertise in construction contracts (AIA, ConsensusDocs), cost estimating, change order review, and GMP negotiationProven ability to manage budgets and schedules on projects of $50M+ in total development costStrong financial acumen, with the ability to interpret pro formas, construction draws, and project feasibilityEngineers with a structural or civil background and the project experience above are encouraged to applyExcellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to direct contractors and consultants and present to investors and lendersBachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field; advanced degree or PE/PMP a plusProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteWillingness to travel regularly to project sites