What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at Ocean Atlantic Companies?
Ocean Atlantic, a proud member of the Schell Brothers family of companies, is seeking a Director of Site Development to lead and oversee all aspects of land development and infrastructure delivery across our growing portfolio of communities. This leadership role is responsible for guiding a team in the planning and construction of new developments - ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The ideal candidate is personable and a respected manager of people, a strategic thinker with hands-on development experience, and is capable of balancing the big picture of site strategy with the day-to-day execution of multiple complex project
s.
Key Responsibilit
- ies:Strategic Leadership: Direct all site development activities, from due diligence and design through construction and project close
- out.Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Real Estate Development Project Manag
- ers.Budget and Schedule Oversight: Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and schedules to ensure on-time and cost-effective delivery of all infrastruct
- ure.Contractor and Vendor Management: Oversee bidding, contract negotiation, and performance management for all site work contractors, including utilities, roadways, drainage, grading, landscaping, and amenit
- ies.Risk & Quality Control: Proactively identify challenges, implement solutions, and uphold quality standards across all job si
- tes.Performance Reporting: Establish and maintain consistent project reporting and data analytics to track progress, costs, and contractor performa
- nce.Regulatory & Utility Coordination: Work closely with municipalities, agencies, and utility companies to secure approvals, permits, and ensure compliance throughout the development proc
- ess.Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in site development processes, evaluating new technologies, materials, and methods to improve efficiency and sustainabil
ity.
Qualificat
- ions:Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or related field (Master’s prefer
- red).Minimum of 7 years of experience in real estate or land development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or director-level capa
- city.Proven success managing large-scale residential or mixed-use developments from concept to comple
- tion.Strong understanding of site design, permitting, and construction proce
- sses.Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation sk
- ills.Advanced proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office applicat
- ions.Financial acumen with experience developing and managing multimillion-dollar bud
- gets.Ability to interpret and evaluate civil, architectural, and structural p