Development Manager

The Development Manager plans and manages renovation, repair, and upgrade projects for on-base homes over multiple neighborhoods at the military installation in partnership with Centinel asset management, development and construction team members. The role additionally assists in analyzing needs and market factors to determine recapitalization priorities and plan construction scope of works accordingly., The following statements summarize the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list.

• Work with Project Director or Senior Development Manager to identify potential development opportunities.
• Obtain land development entitlements, design and construction approvals, and completion certifications, and other regulatory permits and approvals, as required.
• Execute the delivery of construction projects including writing scopes of work, selecting contractors (procurement), administering contracts, scheduling, pre-planning and enforcing safe execution of work, monitoring quality, tracking work completion, addressing change order requests and managing project budgets.
• Conduct regular project meetings with stakeholders, including the Community’s property management company, design and construction teams.
• Commission, manage and coordinate land use consultants, architects, engineers and other project consultants.
• Prepare development proposals and presentations, operating budgets, and monthly cost reports.
• Periodically revise the Project’s financial pro forma and business plans, working under the guidance of the Sr Development Manager or Project Director.
• Monitor financial performance of projects against plan/budgets, utilizing knowledge of cost implications to predict and mitigate risks.
• Ensure sufficient and accurate records are collected and stored for the future needs of all stakeholders.
• Support Centinel’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) initiatives daily with contractors from procurement/buyout through planning and execution of work.

• Solid experience planning and running construction projects, preferably including residential new construction and/or renovations of single-family home neighborhoods or multi-family buildings.
• Skilled in reading construction plans, writing scopes, bid leveling, writing contracts, construction project scheduling, negotiating change orders, job site supervision and enforcing safety.
• Ability to develop detailed construction plans, with a set budget, for presentation to a professional client.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, other Office tools and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Yardi and other real estate development and management apps beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or equivalent experience.