Development Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets, identify risks, and track hard and soft costs across land, infrastructure, and building development.
• Lead multiple development projects from planning through closeout, including procurement, permitting, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage consultants, design professionals, contractors, and municipal approval processes to achieve capital deployment objectives.
• Partner with Investment, Leasing, and Market teams to evaluate acquisitions, dispositions, and build-to-suit opportunities, including RFP responses.
• Monitor project safety, quality, schedules, and costs while communicating project status to market leadership.
• Research construction methods, market trends, and value engineering opportunities to improve project outcomes without compromising functionality or lifecycle costs.

Building blocks for success

• Required 5+ years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a similar development role.
• Experience with industrial development, cost estimating, permitting, and construction management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Google Earth, AutoCAD Viewer, Autodesk Forma, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to travel up to 20% within assigned markets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining a customer-focused approach.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience delivering BIM projects.
• Professional Engineer, Architect, or similar professional license.
• Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.

Qualifications

• Required:
• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a similar development role.
• Experience with industrial development, cost estimating, permitting, and construction management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Google Earth, AutoCAD Viewer, Autodesk Forma, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to travel up to 20% within assigned markets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
• Preferred:
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience delivering BIM projects.
• Professional Engineer, Architect, or similar professional license.
• Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Google Earth, AutoCAD Viewer, Autodesk Forma, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with industrial development, cost estimating, permitting, and construction management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research construction methods, market trends, and value engineering opportunities to improve project outcomes without compromising functionality or lifecycle costs.
• Experience delivering BIM projects.
• Professional Engineer, Architect, or similar professional license.
• Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Robust benefits package including PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation.