Development and Design Associate

We are seeking a design-oriented do-er to manage development projects. Our ideal candidate shepherds ideas into reality, balancing our future-shaping aspirations with the grounded view of a hard-nosed practitioner. As part of a small team, the candidate must take radical responsibility for their scope of work and showcase entrepreneurial initiative.

• Proven track record of effectively managing projects with competing demands and deadlines
• Outcomes-oriented
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Curiosity-driven and a continuous learner
• Enjoys collaborating with others and values teamwork as an essential part of success
• Strong work ethic and style that will excel in an environment of accountability
• A good thinker, someone who can process multi-variable decisions thoroughly, from differing points of view and with good humor
• Possesses the confidence to offer opinions without complete information, and the humility to change opinions when contrary evidence mounts
• Demonstrated interest in urbanism, the built environment, real estate, and/or working on solutions to climate change
• Committed to personal and professional growth through open feedback in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Desire to be a contributor to a culture that is inclusive, fun, engaged, and curious

• Relevant undergraduate and graduate degrees are viewed favorably, especially in Architecture, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or another technical field
• Demonstrated experience in project management, with strong understanding of the construction process
• Experience with real estate / architecture / construction preferred, but not required
• Entrepreneurial experiences and a track record of deploying innovations viewed favorably
• Mission alignment is essential

The candidate will quickly assimilate into multiple project teams (architects, engineers, contractors, etc.) and increasingly take ownership of multiple work streams. Within 6-12 months, the candidate should be leading project execution. The candidate will do what is needed to get next-generation housing out of the ground and successfully completed. The role is ultimately responsible for supporting project team to four outcomes: on-time, on-budget, high-fidelity design, and sustainable design.

• Project design review: generating, documenting, and coordinating comments with Space Draft, our in house design team, during the design and construction phases
• Coordinate with and issue weekly to-dos to the design-build team, including General Contractor, Architect and sub-consultants (civil, structural, MEP, landscape, etc.)
• Spend time each week visiting sites under construction to talk with the Superintendents and GC Project Managers, engender trust in our partners, and keep the Space Craft teammates aware of on-the-ground conditions
• Maintain and help enforce the Master Milestone schedule, including drawing sets (Schematic, 50%, 75%, 90%, Permit Sets, 100% GMP set), GC budgets, and GC schedules during preconstruction, as well as construction and punch, marketing and lease-up schedules
• Manage project budget, including monthly payment draws, contingencies, and value engineering opportunities. Work with the Space Craft team, General Contractor, and consultants to deliver a project that is both on-budget and beautiful.
• Liaise with City permitting staff, General Contractor, and Space Draft team to resolve plan set discrepancies and secure permits.
• Ensure Submittals, Request for Information, and Request for Changes are efficiently processed between Space Craft, Space Draft, General Contractor, and engineers.
• Collaborate with teammates, partners, and vendors to incorporate innovative features and services into the project
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, property managers, service providers, and FF&E vendors to take the project from 95% complete to 100% complete
• Assist with building turnover, including manage the pre-opening checklist and interfacing with the Asset Management team

Project Systems

• Collaborate with the internal operations team to improve Space Craft’s project management systems.
• Collaborate with the internal operations team to improve Space Craft’s overall…