Real Estate Design and Development Manager

Presbyterian Homes & Services is seeking a Design and Development Manager to join their team at Senior Housing Partners, a wholly owned subsidiary and the real estate arm specializing in developing, acquiring, and repositioning senior housing communities.

Responsibilities

The Design and Development Manager advances development objectives by providing leadership in organizational design management and real estate development. The role is accountable for maintaining design standards, conducting plan reviews, supporting quality assurance, and leading assigned development projects from feasibility through transition to operations.

• Design Management (50%)
  • Manage and maintain the organization's Book of Knowledge (BOK), ensuring design standards, specifications, and guidance remain current and aligned with operational priorities.
  • Lead BOK meetings and design standards committees, coordinating input, decisions, approvals, and follow-up actions with key stakeholders.
  • Conduct detailed architectural and engineering plan reviews for new development, redevelopment, and major capital projects to evaluate alignment with design standards, operational requirements, constructability, and applicable codes.
  • Document design review findings and provide clear, timely recommendations to project teams regarding compliance, risks, required revisions, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Partner with operations, facilities, clinical, and other functional leaders to identify design solutions that enhance resident experience, safety, operational efficiency, maintainability, and lifecycle value.
  • Monitor changes in building codes, accessibility standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices; assess their impact and recommend updates to organizational design standards.
  • Provide guidance and training to developers, operators, consultants, and other stakeholders on design standards, BOK requirements, and design review expectations.
  • Lead design-related quality assurance and quality control activities throughout planning, design, construction, project closeout, and post-occupancy evaluation.
• Development Management (50%)
  • Manage day-to-day development activities and pipeline work for a portfolio of typically two to three concurrent assigned projects.
  • Lead site evaluation, due diligence, acquisition, entitlement, and project feasibility analysis.
  • Prepare and maintain project schedules, development and property operating budgets, financial trackers, construction administration records, and lease-up reports.
  • Perform financial analysis and support project underwriting activities.
  • Coordinate the selection and work of architects, engineers, contractors, attorneys, financial partners, and other consultants, including preparing requests for proposals and coordinating contracts.
  • Lead community engagement, municipal approvals, and entitlement processes, and prepare presentations for organizational leadership, municipalities, lenders, and community stakeholders.
  • Assist with debt and equity financing applications, coordinate required closing documentation, and manage the financing closing checklist through completion.
  • Serve as the owner's representative and lead construction administration activities, including project meetings, schedule and budget monitoring, change order evaluation, monthly draw coordination, punch-list completion, and warranty follow-up.
  • Lead building program development and coordinate project opening, turnover, and transition to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in real estate, urban planning, architecture, engineering, business, finance, or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in real estate development, architecture, construction administration, planning, project management, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of senior housing development, design, construction, and operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Experience reviewing architectural and engineering plans.
• Experience coordinating development projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to apply pro forma analysis, development budgeting, and project feasibility evaluation while managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong writing, editing, research, and analytical skills, and strong numerical and financial skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS' mission and operating philosophies.

Pay

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $81,600 to $102,000 yearly. Actual pay depends on qualifications and market conditions.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits-eligible employment (30+ hours per week):
  • Health and dental insurance, including applicable HSA & FSA
  • Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
  • Life insurance (AD&D)
  • Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
  • Holiday pay and extended sick leave
• Part-time benefits-eligible employment (20-29 hours per week):
  • Vision insurance
  • Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
  • Accident & hospitalization coverage
  • Education assistance programs
• All employees:
  • Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
  • Same-day pay
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • College partnership educational discounts
  • Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing high-quality housing, care, and services for older adults. With 8,000 employees, PHS serves over 41,800 older adults through 60 affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, as well as through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota. Established in 1955, PHS is recognized as an innovative leader in promoting independence, purposeful living, and well-being for those they serve.