Development Manager

EastGroup Properties is seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead the successful delivery of Class A industrial projects from initial site evaluation through final construction and tenant occupancy. This role serves as the driving force behind the development process, coordinating cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, municipalities, and utility partners to transform opportunities into high-quality, market-leading assets. Summary of Job Duties Overall responsibility for development management, entitlement coordination, design oversight, permitting, and project administration from beginning to end. Responsibilities will include: Initial project planning Costing support Schedule management from acquisition through completion. Establish project design criteria and ensure alignment with investment objectives, tenant requirements, and municipal regulations. Supervising construction execution by third-party contractors Project closeout Tenant buildouts Lead land due diligence activities, including zoning analysis, utility availability, environmental review, floodplain assessment, title and survey review, access evaluation, and municipal development requirements. Coordinate with municipalities, utility providers, economic development organizations, and regulatory agencies to advance project approvals and development objectives. Manage zoning, entitlement, platting, site plan, permitting, and related approval processes. Identify development risks and provide recommendations regarding project feasibility, schedule, and budget impacts. Identify and assess qualified consultants and contractors to provide construction and design services for the project. Manage and coordinate all consultants, contractors, and third-party management for each project. Create budget guidelines for each project, and monitor the costs through the completion of the project. Prepare RFP (Request for Proposal) documents, for various types of construction projects; scope development, budget and timeline estimates, contractor qualification, and competitive bid solicitation. Provide bid analysis, as well as consultant / contractor selection recommendations to Senior Management. Prepare all contract documents for execution. Set-up and maintain an effective communication network for the project. Ensure general contractor project delivery schedule and quality control is in line with expectations. Maintain all required project data and records; log and track all design changes and modifications, construction changes, contract modifications and potential claims. Work with accounting to maintain land basis allocations, infrastructure allocated costs, and reporting. Maintain and monitor insurance requirements for all involved in the jobsite and project management. Monitor construction process to ensure constructability standards and project delivery milestones are met. Review and approve all RFIs, submittals, change requests, draw requests and invoices. Prepare monthly project status reports, to include current schedules, variance to budget, potential cost overruns or scope changes. Proactively communicate potential areas that may impact schedule and/or budget. Provide on-going communication of overall scope of work with Property operations team to promote minimal disruption to tenants, residents and guests. Coordinate project closeout with all project consultants, general contractor, and lenders (as required). Coordinate and manage building turnover process and perform project acceptance walk-through to ensure compliance with project goals and scope. Play an active role in working with Asset Managers to define a tenant’s scope of work. Work with tenants through the build-out of their space to coordinate their fixturing and equipment requirements, working towards commencing leases timely. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in a relevant field of study (civil engineering, architecture, engineering, construction management) is preferable. Minimum 8-10 years of commercial or industrial real estate development experience with responsibility for entitlements, design, permitting, and project execution. Experience managing industrial development projects from land acquisition through completion. Prior experience in project management budgeting, financial tracking, and cost analysis. Prior experience writing Request for Proposals, analyzing returned RFPs, and selecting quality vendors and providers. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to coordinate, schedule and oversee multiple concurrent projects. Strong understanding of zoning, land use, platting, permitting, utility infrastructure, and development approvals. Strong understanding of site development, civil engineering, and industrial real estate development processes. Knowledge of construction specifications, with ability to draft specifications independently. Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills are required, as well as ability to present ideas and recommendations to Senior Management. Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to build relationships at various levels and hold parties accountable to EastGroup standards. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Demonstrates sound judgment, ability to analyze and solve problems independently involving multiple factors in various situations. Proficient with all Microsoft applications and experience with construction management and scheduling software. #J-18808-Ljbffr EastGroup Properties Inc