Director of Development

Job Summary

You will direct the design and construction of development, repositioning (“HIW-tizing”), and on-occasion customer tenant improvement projects from the pre-construction phase all the way through project closeout. Represent Highwoods in a professional manner to clients, vendors and the general public.

Requirements

• Results-oriented and methodical about achieving those results
• Able to communicate across all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical skills are essential
• Prior supervisory experience of development or construction projects or teams preferred
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and troubleshoot problems by identifying causes, and rectifying with appropriate action plan
• Occasional travel may be required
• Task and detail-oriented with good follow through skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Teams, etc.) as well as project management tools such as Bluebeam, Microsoft Project/Primavera, etc.
• Experience in MRI and LEED AP, Well AP, Fitwell Ambassador certifications would be a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or Architecture required
• 10-15 years of progressively responsible experience in development, construction management, including on-site supervision of base building and tenant improvement construction for a developer, owner or general contractor preferred