Development Manager

The Development Manager performs due diligence for perspective acquisitions and obtains full entitlements for the development and construction of residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use real estate projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Perform analysis and due diligence for the proposed acquisition of properties including raw land, approved projects, and/or improved land including all items established in the due diligence checklist and procedures.
• Review due diligence items including environmental, soils, wetlands, etc.
• Outline scope of due diligence, prepare preliminary budget for due diligence, and prepare due diligence reports.
• Prepare preliminary concept plans.
• Assist in obtaining site plan and/or subdivision approvals. Summarize company obligations under approvals and other agreements.
• Recommend, establish, and implement approvals strategy.
• Recommend professionals, negotiate, and prepare professional contracts, establish scope of work, and establish design criteria.
• Preparation of due diligence budgets, approvals budgets, and go/no go packages.
• Assist Acquisition Team in evaluation of potential properties to be acquired.
• Review ordinances prior to acquisition of properties to determine development constraints.
• Assist with or prepare Property Acquisition recommendations.
• Assist with market analysis of property.
• Define material issues impacting the approval of development projects.
• Review plans prepared by professionals, develop internal consensus of revisions, provide feedback to professionals.
• Identify, process, and obtain required permits.
• Establish project goals and milestones and prepare and track schedules of the approval process.
• Oversee, coordinate, and thoroughly review design submittals for accuracy and cost impacts.
• Coordinate, attend, and orchestrate approval meetings: Municipal, State, County.
• Accurately document all aspects and events of approvals process.
• Prior to closing of title on property, assure that all permits have been obtained and all documentation is provided to legal team.
• Transition project to Construction Project Manager with a summary of permits and project requirements and restrictions. Assist in filing for construction permits.
• Establish and maintain project filing systems in notebooks, hard files, computer files, and plan files.
• Support marketing, leasing, and sales efforts for the projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Site civil engineer experience.
• Experienced with NJDEP approval process for sewer, water, LURP, and environmental remediation.
• Performed due diligence and obtained entitlements on multiple projects.
• Experience preparing preliminary concept plans.
• Obtained approvals for site plan and/or subdivision in core product groups, listed below:
  • Residential (apartments, townhomes, senior housing)
  • Industrial
  • Commercial
  • Mixed use
• Experienced with NJDOT approval process.
• Can read and interpret design plans.
• Can produce site cost estimates.
• Perform basic financial analysis and budgets.
• Technical knowledge of engineering, development, and regulatory issues.
• Understanding and ability to bid and negotiate professional fees.
• Computer literate in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, and Internet proficient.
• Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills.

What We Offer In Return

• Competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k benefits with company match
• Flexible spending accounts, various health and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement
• 17 PTO days and 9 paid holidays
• Life Insurance, pet insurance plans
• Hybrid working model
• More information:https://www.woodmontbenefits.com/