Development Manager

Roles You'll Play:

THE DEVELOPER

• Lead the business plan implementation, production of all design/construction documents, special project management, permitting, and construction of new projects
• Design and implement new controls, processes, and best practices to continually improve end-to-end development approach and keep systems running as smoothly as possible
• Manage and report on project change management programs and progress reporting mechanisms to keep team members and fellow management informed
• Develop and manage budgets which support cost-effective implementation of Cortland's strategies, tactics, and operating plans
• Drive the permitting process and requirements for each project by working with various local municipalities
• Provide a monthly executive report that contains the status of the project, including budget, General Contractor change requests, potential risk, contingency and allowance reconciliations, construction schedule, construction update, and cash flow
• Produce standard outline specifications that teams can easily access for use in new developments
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables

THE LIASON

• Serve as the link between Design and Construction Management teams to ensure cohesive coordination of complex projects from conceptualization to buildout
• Manage the plan, design approvals, special project logistics, permitting, and construction of new projects
• Oversee important tasks like estimating, budgeting, scheduling, negotiating contracts, purchasing, controlling quality, and reporting
• Partner with Directors of Investments and Directors of Operations to develop the business plan and project roadmap for each new domestic development
• Connect with all areas affected by the project – including end users, distributors, and vendors
• Lead the coordination of all internal/external design consultants throughout the development process
• Act as the Owner's representative when attending Project Owner's meetings
• Review RFIs and applicable submittals as needed for Owner input
  The Talent Coach
• Manage the RFP process in tandem with Cortland's in-house construction team to select the very best General Contractors to carry out new development projects
• Direct the administration, liaison, and overall performance of the General Contractors
• Perform site visits with the General Contractors, manage their design work, verify their budget submissions, approve their payment applications, and oversee subcontractor selection and building material purchases
• Manage design professionals and construction contractors and review, approve, and negotiate their contracts

THE TALENT COACH

• Manage the RFP process in tandem with Cortland's in-house construction team to select the very best General Contractors to carry out new development projects
• Direct the administration, liaison, and overall performance of the General Contractors
• Perform site visits with the General Contractors, manage their design work, verify their budget submissions, approve their payment applications, and oversee subcontractor selection and building material purchases
• Manage design professionals and construction contractors and review, approve, and negotiate their contracts
• Supervise, train, and coach associates on the Development team

Our Vision of What Success Looks Like:

• Your management and oversight ensures that all development projects are completed on time, within budget, and at the highest quality.
• The developmental success rate for the projects you manage has never been higher, thanks to your close attention to detail and recommendations for improvement.
• Investors could not be more thrilled with their returns because the construction and design projects you oversee have added so much value to their assets.