Job DescriptionStream Realty Partners, L.P. is seeking a Director of Construction & Entitlements to join its Industrial Development Services (IDS) Southeast team. Based in Atlanta and reporting to the Executive Managing Director & Partner of the platform, this role owns the full entitlement and construction execution of industrial development projects across Georgia, the Carolinas, and Florida - partnering closely with IDS developers from initial pursuit through project close-out and disposition support.
Projects will consist predominantly of ground-up speculative and build-to-suit industrial developments, with some acquisitions of existing assets. The Director will operate in a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial environment - managing multiple projects at various stages of development while serving as the primary interface between the IDS development team, contractors, consultants, and local government agencies across the region.
Primary Responsi:Pre-Development & Due Diligence- Collaborate with IDS developers to assess the feasibility of new development opportunities, providing preliminary cost guidance, development and entitlement scheduling, and early-stage civil engineering risk assessment
- Provide cost input and budgets for pursuit-cost estimation
- Attend due diligence trips to evaluate site requirements and existing conditions influencing project viability
- Source, negotiate, and execute due diligence proposals and contracts with contractors and consultants
- Review and interpret technical site reports, including geotechnical studies, environmental assessments, civil drawings, and easement-related title and survey matters
Entitlements- Spearhead the project team's pursuit and receipt of all entitlements required to break ground post-closing
- Lead all interactions with local government and municipal agencies, franchise utility providers, and permitting authorities
- Direct the process with architects, owners, engineers, and contractors in formulating accurate, complete scopes of work and budgets
- Develop project bid set specifications
- Build and maintain project schedules and sequencing that set accurate expectations for the customer and project team
Construction Management- Oversee the day-to-day performance of general contractors and subcontractors on active development projects
- Manage monthly construction draws and all lender- and inspector-required documentation
- Prepare recurring project progress reports for capital partners
- Lead project close-out processes and documentation
- Coordinate material delivery schedules and logs
- Lead weekly project progress meetings
- Manage change requests end-to-end: pricing review, submittal, follow-up, and change order execution to all parties
- Oversee pay application verification and processing, including lien waivers for owners and sub/suppliers
- Review and track all project invoicing against overall budget and allowances
- Coordinate with the IDS leasing and capital markets teams on tenant improvement handoffs at project disposition
Team Operations- Participate in weekly IDS Southeast team meetings
- Create and maintain an internal database tracking GC pricing by building type, size, and regional market
- Process expense reports and manage travel logistics as needed
QualificationsEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree required; Construction Management major or concentration preferred
- 5-10 years of construction management experience; general contractor background with development-side exposure strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to develop and stress-test preliminary project budgets and pursuit-cost estimates during pre-construction and due diligence phases
- Industrial development experience a plus; experience with complex project types - including data centers, higher education, healthcare, or multifamily - viewed favorably
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Proven ability to navigate local government agencies, municipal processes, and franchise utilities through entitlement, permitting, and approvals
- Demonstrated competency leading consultant and contractor teams through all phases of development from initial due diligence through project substantial completion and tenant improvement
- Proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate challenges and resolve them before they affect schedule or budget
- Strong organizational and analytical skills; able to manage multiple simultaneous projects across multiple state markets and regulatory environments with high attention to detail
- Clear, proactive communicator - verbal and written - both internally and externally across the full project team
- Skilled at engaging professionally with a wide range of project stakeholders: developers, capital partners, municipal agencies, brokers, contractors, architects, engineers, and property managers
- Adept at identifying and escalating entitlement and construction risk throughout all phases of the development lifecycle
- Approaches each project with an owner's mindset - focused on overall project success, capital efficiency, and schedule integrity rather than scope execution alone
- Willingness to travel for site visits, due diligence trips, and team meetings - minimum once per month, with more frequent regional and Houston/Austin travel expected in year one
- Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, and construction project management platforms (Procore or similar)
Additional Information#LI-OnSite #LI-GD1
Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons.
To apply for a position, please visit our website at www.streamrealty.com 
