Head of Estates Development

This is an in-person role in the Downers Grove, IL office.

NorthPoint is a real estate developer that has grown through combining an entrepreneurial spirit and empowerment of its team members. We are looking to add a Development Manager to our growing team! Our core values set the foundation of our culture and guide us in every business decision.

“We truly believe, and I’m convinced, we have some pretty incredible assets. But those assets have all come from our people.” - At NorthPoint Development we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment

Scholarships and paid professional development

Wellness Spending Account

Cellphone Reimbursement

Mental Health Reimbursement

Childcare Reimbursement

$Free catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen

Flexible Spending Account

Conduct comprehensive site feasibility and due diligence, including test fits, title/survey review, environmental reports, geotechnical studies, and identification of development constraints

Lead the entitlement process from start to finish, including zoning changes, platting, securing necessary permits and approvals from the appropriate authorities, and maintaining detailed schedules and budgets for the pre-development and entitlement phases of project

Manage and coordinate a team of external consultants, including civil engineers, architects, land use attorneys, and environmental specialists, to ensure the timely submission of high-quality applications and reports

Perform critical reviews of civil engineering plans, drainage reports, traffic studies, and other technical deliverables to ensure compliance with regulations and project objectives

Represent NorthPoint in public hearings and meetings before planning commissions, city councils, and other governmental bodies

Development & Execution

Bid, negotiate, and administer contracts and change orders for all project related vendors including, but not limited to, engineers, consultants, and contractors

Manage and coordinate an external project team, including engineers, architects, consultants, and contractors, to hold each accountable and to ensure a successful delivery of the project on schedule and within budget

Manage and communicate the status of project financial sources and uses from cradle to grave, including predevelopment budgets, pro formas, partnership structures, land closings, and debt closings

Develop, maintain, and update detailed development schedules, key milestones, and budgets across the entire project phase and provide clear reporting to internal and external stakeholders

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Real Estate. A Professional Engineering (PE) license is an asset, but not required

Deep understanding of the land entitlement process, including zoning, subdivision, due diligence, plan development, and infrastructure coordination

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet critical deadlines

Ability to travel as required to support project and business needs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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