Development Project Manager

Title: Development Assistant Project Manager

The Opportunity:

National Development (“ND”) is looking for a Development Project Manager (“PM”) to lead all phases of complex, often mixed-use, development projects in the Greater Boston marketplace.  At ND, a PM is responsible for all day-to-day activities of a project throughout the real estate cycle, including, but not limited to, assisting acquisitions and initial project due diligence, managing the permitting/regulatory process, design coordination, financing, construction oversight, and community outreach. PM’s are typically managing multiple projects at once and, ND is unique in its pursuit and active development of all asset types including residential, office/life science, retail, senior housing, hotel and industrial projects.   

As Development Assistant Project Manager, your primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

ANALYTICAL

• Assist in the origination, underwriting and due diligence of acquisition and investment transactions.
• Create and maintain complex acquisition and development models for large-scale mixed-use projects. 
• Collect and evaluate project data, including construction cash flow requirements, operating income and expense projections for project proformas.
• Maintain project budgets and schedules and report on variances.
• Prepare reports for Principals on development progress and critical decision points.

 

FINANCING, PERMITTING & MARKETING

• Collaborate on originating and maintaining debt and equity relationships. 
• Lead community meetings and outreach initiatives.
• Work in conjunction with Principals on consistent communication with communities and submittals to governmental jurisdictions for entitlement and zoning related matters.
• Develop and implement a strategic business plan for the project, including a complementary and creative marketing strategy, a detailed budget and capitalization, etc.
• Assist in management of portfolio assets and interact with venture partners regarding specific project issues.

 

DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION & LEASING

• Actively engage an expansive consultant and construction team in the comprehensive visioning, design and implementation of large-scale ground up developments.
• Provide day-to-day management, technical direction, supervision and coordination of construction activities.
• Support the leasing team throughout the development process to secure new and support existing tenants.
• Interface with permit plan reviewers and municipal inspectors as required to keep the project on schedule and in good standing. 

 

What You Bring to Us:

• Independent thinker that can effectively participate in a team-oriented work environment.
• Clear and effective communication and negotiating skills.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• 7-10 years of experience in real estate development.

• Bachelor Degree Required.
• Advanced Degree Preferred.
• Proficiency in Windows based environment.
  
  

What We Bring You:

At National Development, we value the health and happiness of our team members and offer a wide range of insurance programs and benefits that support you and your family in cultivating a happy and healthy lifestyle. Our benefits take into consideration everything from career development to family matters, health and wellness, and future planning:

• Comprehensive and Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Plans
• Life Insurance and LTD
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Company-matched 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time-off

We want our team members to be happy, healthy and constantly growing both personally and professionally.  

National Development is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer.