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Development Manager

AMBROSE SERVICES LLC
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026

Description

   

ABOUT AMBROSE 

  

We are a vertically-integrated investment manager specializing in the acquisition, development and operation of Class A industrial, logistics and e-commerce real estate. Ambrose brings institutional experience and a people-first approach to achieve meaningful outcomes for our clients, our partners and each other. We are actively looking for other forward-thinking problem-solvers to join our team.


OUR VALUES

  • Determination – We are driven and resourceful, motivated to exceed ambitious goals. 
  • Excellence – We relentlessly pursue the highest quality experiences and outcomes.
  • Creativity – We are A problem solvers, finding possibilities and opportunity when others cannot. 
  • Kindness – Honesty, fairness and respect are at the heart of who we are. We value diversity, build authentic relationships and genuinely care.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Development Manager is responsible for the execution of land development, vertical construction projects, and providing support for acquisition and dispositions.  This position will work closely with the development EVP, VP and / or other development executives as appropriate to support Ambrose’s efforts in achieving perfect execution of speculative and build-to-suit industrial and logistics projects. 

  

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Land:

  • Identification, due diligence, underwriting and acquisition of strategic land positions. 
  • Oversight of consultants for survey, geotechnical review, environmental, legal, zoning, permitting, etc.
  • Review survey / title information, easements, environmental data, zoning, governing agency requirements, utilities, etc.
  • Lead the creation and documentation of easements and CC&Rs. 
  • Interaction with municipal staff during entitlement process for zoning, plan commission approvals, and entitlements.


Development:

  • Oversight of third-party preconstruction and design personnel. 
  • Creation of predevelopment cost budgets and schedules.
  • Support Ambrose team during RFP response and lease negotiation process, including site plan design work and building layouts, updating underwriting, and RFP document drafting.
  • Monitor and report on the status of design and preconstruction schedule, budgets and scope against approved plan and proforma.


Construction:

  • Manage schedule, cost, change order review.
  • Review monthly development draws and submit with approval recommendation. 
  • Report on project status including schedule performance, contingency usage, quality issues, allowance status, and change orders.
  • Establish new utility connections and accounts, including communications and fire alarm monitoring for new building.
  • Coordinate early access for tenant fixturing to ensure a smooth transition for lease commencement.
  • Participate in turnover process to property management personnel internally or third-party.


Asset Management:

  • Assist in the acquisition and disposition process primarily in due diligence matters.


Requirements

  

WHAT YOU BRING


Education: BS degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, finance, and / or real estate. Additional education including JD, MS engineering, or MBA beneficial.

Experience: 5 years in the commercial real estate development field. Experience with industrial development is required.

Reports To: Development leader

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