What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Manager position at KETTLER?
The Development Manager is responsible for managing project related tasks throughout the development process from project inception through project close out. This role requires on-site attendance at our Tampa, FL Corporate Office, Monday - Thursday with Friday being a remote work day.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead presentations and submission requirements during the entitlement process
- Perform market research and analysis of comparable properties in conjunction with Market Research Department
- Review legal documents and/or agreements and recommend corrections based on project need
- Lead requests for proposals, contracts and vendor contract management processes
- Attend and lead pre-development design and construction meetings and track action items for completion
- Track project data as needed for reporting (e.g. construction starts/finishes, budgeting, working with accounting to update pro formas, scheduling)
- Obtain required permits, construction easements, utility agreements and bonds
- Perform tasks related to equity and/or loan closing due diligence packages and closing document coordination
- Complete “mock ups” for owner review and approval
- Perform monthly and quarterly project reporting to investors, lenders and senior management
- Monitor completion of project specific marketing plans, collateral and timelines
- Coordinate contracts, schedules and installation for initial delivery (e.g. fitness equipment, signage, audio/tech equipment, FFE, artwork, model unit or other owner related proposals, contracts and installation)
- Lead punch list process, as needed
- Establish and maintain proforma model for assigned projects
- Develop and maintain retail lease tracking worksheet for mixed-use projects
- Manage project close out documentation to satisfy investor, lender and management requirements
- Must have a B.A. or B.S. Degree in Business, Finance or a related discipline.
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum of (5) five years of real estate development work experience (mixed-use development with emphasis on multifamily preferred).
- Familiarity with the Tampa Bay and Central Florida real estate markets preferred.
- Background in finance, construction or other real estate disciplines required.
- Detail-oriented with capability to execute tasks at a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task to achieve desired project/team goals and deadlines.
- High degree of problem-solving ability, especially as it relates to use of resources outside of the department or company
- Aptitude to build and manage project teams successfully and collaborate with internal teams to maximize efficiency.
- Experience with financial modeling/proformas, required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, required.
- Candidate must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint.