Construction Development Manager

Salary Range: $95,000-125,000 + Bonus

Company

9th Street Development Co. (“9SDC”) is a rapidly growing real estate investment and development firm with offices in Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia. The firm develops and acquires multi-family, office and retail properties in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 9SDC is a vertically integrated company that takes complex projects through every phase of the development lifecycle, from approvals to stabilization.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an early career construction professional to join a dynamic team and have diverse responsibilities. The Associate will have a direct leadership role and gain immediate exposure to all sides of commercial real estate development from concept through completion. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction and development and the ability to adapt quickly and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.

Responsibilities

With the support of the development team, establish due diligence tasks and prepare pre-development budget

Advance due diligence and entitlement activities to support finance closing

Work with finance, operations and ownership to develop project goals and parameters

Manage the design process to ensure alignment with the preliminary Basis of Design, budget and design schedule

Solicit, qualify and negotiate proposals for construction related services. Prepare final agreement(s) for execution

Lead regular construction meetings to ensure coordination between the design team, consultants and construction manager

Facilitate the proper flow of information between design team, construction manager and ownership

Proactively make recommendations to avoid construction problems

Regularly monitor actual construction progress as compared to the agreed upon schedule

Regularly monitor budget progress throughout the life of the project

Evaluate and negotiate construction change orders

Perform regular site visits to ensure work is in conformance with the contract documents and good construction practice

Track the creation and completion of architect and engineer’s punch list in anticipation of turnover to operations

Establish and maintain a monthly development cost report for each project

Facilitate the Monthly Draw Process with the assistance of Accounting and Finance

Prepare and present a Monthly Project Report to ownership

Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in commercial construction, architecture, or development

Strong academic performance preferably in engineering or construction management

Able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and demands while maintaining a focus on details

Detail oriented and accurate in composing and proofing materials

Strong written and oral communication skills

Talent for managing multiple projects simultaneously

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Proficient in the creation and maintenance of a CPM Project Schedule

Committed to high standards of excellence and ethics

Please send all resumes to Rebecca Parsons at ***email_hidden***