Development Manager- Industrial & Commercial Construction/Real Estate

Seattle, WA

Our client, a Seattle-based private real estate investment and development company, is looking for a Development Manager to join their Development Team! The Development Manager will have an integral role in the company growth objectives by contributing leadership, planning, organization, direction, and coordination for all assigned projects. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of real estate development or related industry experience, and a thorough understanding of the planning and engineering approval process, as well as the local municipality zoning and permitting processes. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a growing company with a local reputation for excellence.

Development Manager Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage several real estate development projects using external consultants and supporting development staff.
• Effectively negotiate land/zoning approvals with local approving authorities and possibly neighboring owners.
• Working understanding of the City of Seattle and other surrounding municipalities zoning / permitting processes.
• Effectively negotiate and complete agreements with pricing, terms, and timing conditions that meet Avenue 55’s expectations and requirements.
• Effectively control project costs using job cost reports.
• Complete land development projects on time and on budget.
• Work hand and hand with members of the construction and property management/leasing teams in delivering/turning over multiple projects at stabilization of the development.
• Maintain ongoing working knowledge of local land acquisition markets.
• Participate in the pre-leasing, leasing, sale, and marketing initiatives throughout the development process.

Development Manager Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of real estate development or related industry experience.
• Extensive experience in the analysis, entitlement, development, and marketing of commercial land.
• An understanding of and familiarity with the planning and engineering approval process.
• Experience directing and managing consultants and contractors.
• Full understanding of budgeting, cash flows, and financial analysis for real estate.
• Knowing your way around a construction site as well as financial statements is essential.
• Familiarly with leasing and property management while not a requirement is an asset.
• Ability to read, understand and coordinate consultant’s drawings (architectural, landscape, mechanical, electrical, etc.)
• Must be a self-motivated and team-oriented individual with strong verbal and written communication skills and possess the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Project), Bluebeam, Adobe products. Prior experience with Yardi Project Management a plus.
• Must be resourceful and have a strong commitment toward ensuring accuracy in the own work product and the work product of others.

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