Construction Property Development Manager

Understanding of project management fundamentals, principles, and tools.
Proficient in reading/interpreting construction drawings and specifications with ability to analyze and make correct design and construction decisions.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret and understand zoning codes, building codes, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to communicate with and respond to corporate personnel (Operations, Facilities, Asset Management), outside managers/consultants, and government agencies.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, OneNote, PowerPoint, web-based productivity tools
Experience with Procore or other similar Construction Management Software.
Ability to drive and fly to projects.
Overnight Travel required – approx. 50%
8-10 years of related professional experience and/or training, which includes construction management, engineering, architecture, or real estate development (including entitlements and ground up construction/development).
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Business Management.

Oversee a portfolio of Construction/Development projects, including partnering with outsourced project managers and development consultants.
Oversee project execution. This includes planning, scoping, budgeting, and scheduling.
Develop project strategies and monitor scope, schedule (Gantt chart with highlighted critical path), cost, budget control, quality, communication, risk management, procurement, stakeholder engagement, financial approvals, and reporting.
Provide detailed drawing reviews and identify value engineering opportunities.
Manage the external design team (architects, engineers, and consultants).
Communicate directly with local jurisdictions to obtain all entitlements and permits.
Establish list of qualified General Contractors, Architects, and Engineers for different project markets.
Provide reporting for portfolio of projects.
Serve as the primary point of contact for escalations and provide technical advice to resolve problems.
Transfer deliverables between project phases for smooth transition – e.g. Initial feasibility approval, Entitlement, Real Estate Committee approval, Construction, Transition to operations team, Project Closeout.

Experience in multiple markets is desired. These markets include: Southern California, Hawaii, and Southwestern States.
Project Management Professional Certification or Business Process Management Certification preferred.
Experience in self-storage construction industry is preferred (or similar experience in multi-story construction projects). This includes entitling, developing, designing, or constructing new buildings.