Development Manager

Sedgwick Properties Development Corporation (“SPDC”) is a unique, full service real estate company with an unparalleled reputation for beautifully designed buildings and fine craftsmanship. For more then ten years SPDC has managed successful developments in Chicago and Denver by engaging the best people and firms. SPDC is committed to being a leader in delivering affordable and luxury residences to the market. We have an entrepreneurial work environment that focuses on value creation while balancing quality of life. Sharing knowledge, promotion from within, and empowering employees are integral parts of our Firm’s culture. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, medical insurance package, holidays, vacation days, personal days and 401k and profit sharing retirement plans. We are looking for highly motivated people who can bring passion to their work everyday in helping us continue to grow. SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Project Manager reports directly to Senior Staff. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of Project Management, Residential Development Project Management or other like experience in mid to high rise Residential and/or Commercial Construction. The Project Manager position is a vital position within Sedgwick Properties. This person is the day-to-day authority managing projects. This includes leading the planning and the development of all project deliverables. The project manager is responsible for managing the budget and work plan and all Project Management Procedures (scope management, issues management, risk management, etc.).

The right person will combine the right skill sets with a positive attitude to be successful at Sedgwick Properties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Development Management Responsibilities:

Prepare, implement and manage the master project schedule

Support in the creation of and manage project budgets

Maintain and control accountability for project budget

Control project scope and manage change orders

Coordinate with Architect the process for obtaining necessary permits

At times may be required to supervise and be responsible for work delegated to Assistant Project Managers and Coordinators

Plan, direct coordinate, and monitor all development activities, requirements, and people to ensure a quality, profitable, and timely completion of assigned projects.

Hire and Manage all facets of the development process including multi-disciplined teams of internal and external team members that may include: General Contractor

Environmental Contractors

Surveyors

City of Chicago, Planning and Development, DCAP and Building departments

Insurance

Title Company

Land use advisors

Legal advisers

Investors

Lenders

Sales and Marketing

Upgrade Specialists

Junior project staff

Consultants

Misc. Third Parties

Analysis of Sales and Marketing and construction recommendations for the formulation of an optimal project program.

Coordination of all Leasing and Sales activities with in-house or third parties

Collaboration of Pre-Construction Services to prepare, review, and monitor data, information, and reports related to all costs and value engineering involved in assigned projects

Create a master project schedule and develop an organization and responsibilities matrix at the beginning of each project. Review it with all involved project participants to ensure work is completed on time and within budget

Manage project to support the core company values and meet/exceed expectations

Establish appropriate relationships and communication tools with suppliers and other key people to ensure all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary

Create and manage weekly internal office project status reports

Other responsibilities as may be required to facilitate the projects success

LEADERSHIP

Ability to lead by example by establishing high performance standards in-line with company goals.

Ability to “roll-up the sleeves” and Project Manage developments from inception through delivery.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Highly organized

Organizational skills, including project planning and management

Hands-on skills, including ability to manage internal and third party staff

Aptitude for financial analysis

General understanding of real estate practices

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to solve unstructured problems

Understands the value of team approach and effectively uses teamwork to improve results

Positive attitude and ability to work in team environment

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Very Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word and MS Project or other scheduling software

Excellent knowledge of the Internet

Excellent research skills and ability to compile data

In depth understanding of fundamental Project Management best practices

REQUIREMENTS

Ideal candidate would possess an undergraduate degree or higher with five years or more of related experience

Familiarity with Chicago City and surrounding suburban jurisdictions, codes, permitting process, etc

Travel to projects outside of Chicago is possible