Continental Properties is looking for an experienced project manager to join our home office team as a Development Director.

You will partner with members of a cross-functional team and determine project strategy, as well as manage due diligence, entitlements, and permitting of new multifamily communities. You will lead negotiations directly with municipalities and collaborate with external partners as you oversee development activities on multiple developments in different stages of the project lifecycle. As a Development Director you will report to our Sr. Development Director.

This team member will be working from our home office location in WI (relocation provided).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Determine project strategy and risk assessment for each opportunity
• Complete all due diligence required to move a project from development into construction
• Obtain all municipal entitlements – zoning, site plan, development plan approvals and permits
• Work directly with local officials, community partners, land owners, and legal representatives to manage project risks and bring projects to a successful completion
• Work as an important member of an internal development team that includes staff from several other disciplines – acquisitions, construction, legal, finance, accounting, market research, and property management

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Business, Architecture or related field required.
• Five plus years of related project management experience required
• Demonstrated successful project leadership experience in real estate development
• Understanding of environmental issues including wetlands and floodplains
• Familiarity with zoning and other municipal codes
• Experience working with surveys, traffic studies, civil and architectural plans, and utility companies
• Excellent public/one-on-one presentations, persuasion, and negotiation skills

What Sets Us Apart

Continental Properties is a great place to work, as evidenced by our consecutive Top Workplace awards. Here are some of the reasons that our team members vote for us as a Top Workplace:

• A company culture that encourages innovation and empowers team members to act as leaders by providing the opportunities, training, and tools essential to achieving a successful and meaningful career
• Industry-leading compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement, 401(k) with company match and company provided life and disability insurance
• An excellent work environment with potential for long-term growth in the industry, paid professional memberships and professional activities (conferences and workshops) and a tuition and certification reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and lucrative vacation time; half days on Fridays during designated months
• Participation in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members based on the success of the company as measured against clearly defined goals
• For team members who are interested, informal offsite gatherings and company sponsored lunches on a monthly basis
• 6-weeks paid parental leave with family-forming & fertility benefits (up to 12-weeks for birth mothers)
• On-demand mental health support and an employee assistance program
• You Belong Here Committee focused on promoting and inclusive and equitable work environment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team