Development Manager, Multifamily Division

Position Summary

As a member of the Multi-family Division Team, the Development Manager, ("The Position"), will report to and assist the Director of Construction and will be responsible for all aspects and oversight of the specific project he or she is assigned. He or she will be expected to effectively lead and manage the design team, third party consultants, and general contractor through all phases of the construction process, from early site work and utilities to delivery of the final certificate of occupancy.

The Position must initiate and manage the construction phase of the project to ensure successful and on-time delivery. Through intelligent design and cost review, consultant management, problem identification and resolution, and building and managing contractor relationships, the Position is expected to deliver developments under budget and ahead of schedule, while managing and eliminating Johnson Development Associate’s deal specific exposure. The Position will require the relocation to an area near the project site and the Development Manager will work from the headquarters or office located at the project site.

The Position may require some travel and overnight trips. Below is a list of additional responsibilities the Position will entail.

• Plan internal and external resources as required to coordinate and monitor every facet of the development process in projects that are assigned, including:
  • General oversight of all daily construction activities of the project’s General Contractor and their Sub-contractors.
  • Manage General Contractor to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of the project maintaining a focus on actual progress versus the project schedule.
  • Regulate on-site inspections of progress and quality.
  • Manage procurement of project permits and approvals.
  • Interface and coordinate with the community and municipal entities.
  • Monitor and review all aspects of project design changes through detailed plan review and verification of costs associated with change orders.
  • Oversee project permitting and closeout activities.
  • Manage design professionals and consultants and act as the liaison between the design team, the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), general contractor and the Management Team.
• Prepare and distribute to the management team weekly reports for the assigned project.
• Understand the various material tests throughout the construction process; develop methods to mitigate risk on a project‑specific basis.
• Monitor trends in the local construction market including pricing and availability of materials and labor.
• Research and evaluate design and construction alternatives and value engineering opportunities that will enhance the product being constructed without compromising functionality or lifecycle costs.
• Interface and develop working relationships with potential Johnson Development Associates business partners, including but not limited to various public agencies, designers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Continually understand and convey the inherent risks associated with a particular project.

• 2-4 years of experience working in a direct construction or construction‑related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Construction Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in MS Project (although not required) is a plus. Proficiency in a Project Management software such as Project mates or Procore is a plus but not required.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks effectively. Ability to work independently on‑site.
• Represent Johnson Development Associates, Inc. in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintain a high regard of confidentiality for company information.
• Be self‑motivated and demonstrate excellent time management discipline with minimal direction.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial work environment.
• Work and manage a team well under pressure.
• Proficient organizational skill set; documenting and maintaining notes from…