Associate Development Manager

POSITION :

ASSOCIATE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Job Description :

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY has an immediate opening in our corporate office in Charleston, South Carolina for an experienced, full-time Associate Development Manager.

Candidate will begin as an Associate Development Manager with goal to become full-fledged Development Manager as soon as practicable.

An Associate Development Manager assists with and oversees numerous retail based development projects and helps develop a pipeline of quality sites and new opportunities consistent with the companies’ criteria and strategic plan.

Responsibilities :

• Hands on project management position for free standing single tenant projects.
• Sources and qualifies site opportunities by analyzing demographic, zoning, cost and other pertinent market information to ensure compliance with client’s criteria as well as the quality of the sites.
• Prepares initial site layouts and feasibility reports.
• Works with owners and / or brokers to negotiate key business terms and facilitate LOI.
• Reviews contracts for accurate representation of agreement, timelines, obligations, easements, entitlements, signage rights, earnest money and costs.
• Prepares Real Estate Committee site approval package for submittal to clients.
• Researches and identifies potential issues and risks with each site (zoning, variance requirements, restrictions, etc.) that can impact the deal and communicates recommendations to the internal team.
• Manages all aspects of the due diligence process including, but not limited to : feasibility studies, geotechnical evaluations, environmental audits, and survey.
• Works with consultants and with municipal and neighborhood leaders in guiding each project through its development process.
• Manages real estate process and resolution of contractual issues thru deal closing.
• Manages multiple projects, schedules and activities.
• Reviews construction budgets, site plans, civil drawings, building plans. Oversees the construction of projects to ensure quality.
• Establishing and maintaining network of engineers, architects, tenants, etc.
• Fosters and maintains existing relationships with national retail clients.
• Tracks competitor’s locations, sales volume and other relevant information.
• Develops and cultivates relationships with the broker and real estate community, potential clients and retailers, professional organizations, etc.
• Continually keeps abreast of market and industry trends, economics, governmental processes and legal parameters.
• Communicates regularly and effectives with the project team providing routine updates and proactively identifies upcoming deadlines that affect the team.
• Performs other projects / duties as needed

Qualifications :

• 2-5 years of related experience within the commercial retail real estate industry.
• Must be proficient with scheduling with Microsoft Project.
• Experience with AutoCad and Photoshop type programs is a plus.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of real estate contracts & leases, design and construction matters.
• Self-starter, problem solver and ability to perform with sense of urgency. Ability to work independently or within group dynamic.
• Must be able to travel as needed (less than 20%).
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• MBA or Law degree is a plus.
• Real estate license is a plus.
• Strong hunter instinct and competitive drive to succeed.
• Must be able to operate in a stressful, deadline driven environment while still maintaining a strict attention to detail with the ability to prioritize issues appropriately.
• Exceptional negotiation and deal-making experience.
• Strong market analysis skills and knowledge of site selection.
• Knowledge of real estate processes, contracts and other documents involved in real estate development transactions (specifically site assessment through loan closing).
• Exceptional time management skills; proven track record in planning ahead to meet desired results. Acts in a competent, responsible, timely manner with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Superb organizational skills and able to streamline process and responsibilities by using technology and good processes
• Strong customer service skills. Strong work ethic; self motivated.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Knowledge of construction standards, work methods, materials and operating practices.

Benefits : Paid time off

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health Insurance Stipend

Job Type : Full-time

Full-time

Salary :

$50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Monday to Friday

Work Location :

In person Charleston, SC