Development Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Development Manager with a high-performance mindset and an unshakable commitment to winning. This role takes full ownership of projects from due diligence through entitlements, design coordination, and handoff to construction. You will aggressively manage schedules, approvals, and stakeholders while solving problems in real time. This is a role for someone who moves fast, thinks ahead, and holds the line on standards.

If you are motivated by challenge, accountability, and seeing projects succeed because of your leadership, this role is for you.

Assists the Director of Development in all aspects of the multifamily development process following site identification and land contract execution through commencement of construction activities. Primary tasks involve entitlement management, site due diligence, design management, risk assessment, successful permitting and approval, and primary liaison with city officials, architects, zoning attorneys and engineers.

• Perform initial due diligence of assigned projects to include zoning and code review, title work review and project risk assessment.
• Execute timeline and cost schedules for all required due diligence items as established by the Director of Development.
• Assist the Pre-Construction Department and principals in the development of construction budget.
• Act as primary contact for all individual project entitlement and approval efforts including Architectural Review Boards and Homeowner Associations.
• Assist legal counsel in reviewing and resolving title and survey issues.
• Ascertain utility availability and connection fees, and costs of necessary improvements.
• Assist loan processor and HUD analyst (on HUD related projects).
• Coordinate design professionals (civil, architectural and others) in the completion of necessary deliverables for every stage of the development process, from initial conceptual layouts to construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with the Director of Civil Engineering throughout the development process on design and entitlement schedules, utility availability and associated costs, and ensure all design plans are fully coordinated.
• Represent The Garrett Companies at public hearings and meetings with adjacent neighborhood representatives, utilities, regulatory agents, HUD consultants, city officials, etc.
• Secure all necessary permits and/or approvals in accordance with the project schedule.
• Provide efficient turnover of the project with Construction Administration, Garrett Construction and corporate quality control personnel who will represent the Owner/Company throughout construction and culminating in the successful turnover of all aspects to Property Management.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to execute duties and responsibilities herein.
• Serve as a mentor to partnered Development Associate (as assigned) and assist in his/her advancement to the Development Manager role.
• Be a problem solver. As a member of the Development team of The Garrett Companies, we solve problems. Proactive management is key to this important position.
• All other duties assigned by The Garrett Companies.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in real estate development; preferably within the multifamily industry.
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office, Bluebeam, project management tracking and scheduling software.
• Minimum 4-year degrees in Finance, Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction or related field.

• Able to work in unison with a team.
• Takes full responsibility for actions and works collaboratively to find solutions.
• Coachable.
• Positive Attitude.
• Ability to listen and understand intents and goals.
• Relentless problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think 2+ steps ahead and anticipate what comes next.
• We are all broom pushers. Must be willing to work and support at all levels.
• We are trend setters and standards breakers. Our intent is to consistently pursue excellence, must think creatively and innovatively.
• Demonstrates alignment with our Core Values:
  Excellence, Sense of Duty, Accountability, Teamwork, Courage, Honesty & Integrity, The Golden Rule, and Caring for All People.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

• Garrett Companies Onboarding Program in Indianapolis.

• Membership to professional organizations and continuing education is supported by The Garrett Companies.
• Company specific.
• We appreciate the interest from recruitment agencies; however, we are not engaging agency services for this position at this time.