Senior Project Manager (D-6869)

JOB SUMMARY:The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development process for predominately single-tenant retail projects from conceptualization through occupancy consistent with schedule and budget. Responsibilities will include handling entitlements, easements, and governmental relations. In addition, the Senior Project Manager will assume additional project responsibilities as the company maintains an active and constant development pipeline.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Work closely with the real estate acquisition team by analyzing potential sites for proposed developments including a preliminary site plan and budget.Manage and perform adequate site analysis on each project to ensure accurate budgeting and prevention of potential dead deals.Manage, as necessary, any and all governmental approvals, variances, and zoning approval from applicable municipalities.Develop and maintain professional relationships with utility companies, governmental agencies, elected officials, developers, brokers, investors, landlords, attorneys, consultants, and title companies to nurture and assist in successful outcomes.Provide overall project management for all aspects of the site development process, satisfying federal, state, and local municipal requirements while retaining company standards for site development and profitability throughout the design and construction process.Establish project development/redevelopment schedules and evaluate performance within schedules, making necessary revisions where appropriate.Provide timely project reporting and tracking to all necessary team members on a regular basis, pursuant to the current development policies and procedures.Work closely with the construction team with respect to the project bidding process for approved general contractors. The process includes bid assembly, leading pre-bid meetings, qualifying submitted bids, and assisting with final GC contracts.Assist in monitoring and reporting on each project’s construction activities. Monitoring shall focus on the general contractor’s adherence to the approved drawings, the project’s schedule, and the project’s budget.Uphold the Company’s moral and legal commitments based on related good faith efforts and results.Approve all construction and development/redevelopment costs for payment and make design decisions affecting operating costs.Keep Senior Executives informed regarding development/redevelopment direction, management issues, and project decisions.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of 5 years of Retail Development and/or Redevelopment experience with a preference for single-tenant retail development.Bachelor’s Degree required

with a Civil Engineering or Architectural Degree a plus.Computer skills including but not limited to proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as the ability to utilize AutoCAD for a conceptual site plan.Ability to read and comprehend civil, structural, architectural, and mechanically engineered drawing sets.Strong leadership skills with the ability to work in a team environment.Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, with all levels of management, team members, outside legal counsel, bankers, merchants, contractors, architects, etc.Some overnight travel required.Driver’s License required.Ability to multi-task and work within a fast-paced environment.Public speaking required.Effectively manage and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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