Development Manager

At The Morgan Group, we are more than our 70+ multifamily properties — we are a community built on people. We believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity, from our team members and partners to our residents, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where every idea, perspective, and contribution is valued, and where everyone feels heard and appreciated.

Our Core Values are the foundation of our success — they guide how we hire, reward, and evaluate every member of the Morgan team.

• In it to win it
• We take initiative
• Be accountable

• We are team players
• We are inclusive
• No Drama

• We are reliable
• We are effective

• We learn from our mistakes
• We strive to improve
• Hold ourselves to high standards

• Embrace challenges & be optimistic
• We are resilient
• Choose positivity
• We are level-headed

• Do the right thing
• We are honest and have high integrity
• We make good decisions

We attract and retain top talent by offering full-time team members a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support their well-being and success:

• Training
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose & Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Traditional & Roth) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Sick
• Floating Holiday
• Holiday Schedule
• Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Bonus Program

Joining Morgan Group means more than just a job — it’s a chance to learn, grow, and build a career you’re proud of. From property management and maintenance to construction and development, we provide the tools, training, and team support to help you reach your full potential.

• Lead the pre-development process which includes, but is not limited to, market and site identification, contract negotiations, zoning/ rezoning, deal structuring and underwriting, relationship building/management with both internal and external partners, etc.
• Analyze local market and/or sales territory to identify market opportunities, industry trends, etc.
• Calculate financial feasibility of proposed developments including pro forma analysis, profitability analysis, and internal rate of return analysis.
• Develop and present proposals to potential clients.
• Negotiate and finalize new contracts for service and work with other departments to ensure smooth account implementation and start-up.
• Develop “pipeline” relationships to foster future generation of sales and company reputation in the industry.
• Maintain and organize current prospect lists, notes regarding the status and evaluation of the attractiveness or immediacy of the prospect or lead.
• Develop, maintain, evaluate and improve business relations with customers.
• Investigate and provide solutions for prospective client information, prospecting and reporting.
• Ensure all activities fall within established budgetary guidelines.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with other departments within the company in order to promote cohesiveness among various departments with varying goals.
• Must perform multiple, fast-paced job functions highly independently, utilizing effective time management skills, under limited or no supervision following minimal pre-established guidelines.
• Ability to make quick and effective decisions, evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics, Finance or Real Estate.
• Minimum 5 years of prior work experience in real estate with a developer, REIT, bank, commercial broker, real estate advisor, and mortgage broker or investment firm.
• This position requires strong quantitative, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is needed.
• Detail oriented and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines, proven experience in the following is required:
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy with exceptional organizational skills.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision with high degree of discretion and independent judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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