Senior Development Manager, Retail

Evergreen Devco, Inc. is a 50+ years strong retail, industrial and multifamily development company seeking a Senior Development Manager for its retail development projects. The position can be based in either Evergreen’s Phoenix or Denver office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all facets of multiple retail real estate development projects from when a property is placed into escrow through its completion.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of the development cycle including initial planning and design, pre-construction due diligence, entitlements, building permits and overseeing the construction (alongside Evergreen’s construction managers) of multiple development projects.

Oversee, coordinate and lead outside consultants including architect civil engineer, landscape architects, soils engineer, environmental consultants in pursuit of completing due diligence and preparation of entitlement applications and building permit submittals.

Work in concert with acquisition managers with the preparation of development budgets, schedules and city research.

Lead project strategy meetings, implements plan to keep project resources, owner and all involved informed. Ensures project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and well-coordinated among the team and consultants.

Track progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines. Report status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule. Assess change requests, make recommendations, secure approvals, and recommend approval of change orders.

Directs all aspects of obtaining necessary permits and approvals from governing municipality and tenant.

Work directly with a Director of Development or Development Principal to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-8 years of relevant commercial real estate development experience.
• Bachelor's degree: Preferably in Urban Design, Planning, Real Estate, Business, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related course study.
• Highly detail-oriented with capability to track and follow through on a variety of tasks.
• Excellent analytical ability, strong communication and writing skills, effectively present information.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure on several projects concurrently.
• Ability to create results by managing the consultants and design team and provide clear feedback and direction.
• Ability to use Evergreen’s master documents and prepare initial project proformas and financial analysis during the life of the project.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in complex situations.
• Must have the ability to interpret and apply restrictions, regulations, and ordinances related to planning and construction of development projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members to accomplish the goals and objectives of Evergreen.
• Knowledge in MS Project a plus. Advanced computer skills, including use of Word and Excel required.

About Evergreen Devco, Inc.

Evergreen Devco Inc. is an Arizona-based retail, industrial and multifamily development company with offices in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Denver, and Salt Lake City. Over the past 52 years, the company has completed more than 650 projects and is currently involved with the development of more than 60 retail, industrial and multifamily projects.

Evergreen’s business model is centered around the development, stabilization, and transition of high quality retail, industrial, and multifamily projects throughout the West and Southwest.

By joining Evergreen, you will find rewarding career opportunities that build on your professional skills and experience. We welcome individuals who bring curiosity, accountability, and a passion for improving how organizations work.

We offer highly competitive compensation and incentive plans, flexible work arrangements and a full suite of benefits including 401(k) and 401(k) matching, employee assistance programs, medical, dental and vision insurance, health savings accounts, vacation and holiday paid time off and parental leave.

Evergreen Devco Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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