LocationGGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300
Job DescriptionPosition Summary The Development Manager is primarily responsible for managing the budgets of multiple value-creating projects. Serving as the central point on a multidisciplinary project team, this individual consolidates project data, tracks all income and expenses, and forecasts total project costs and monthly project spend. You will work closely with a senior developer, gaining hands-on experience and the opportunity to grow into independently leading projects.
Responsibilities - Manage and maintain project budgets and forecasts, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
- Support development projects throughout the full cycle, from feasibility studies through construction and closeout.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners including design and construction teams to achieve project objectives.
- Lead the creation, analysis, and underwriting of project proformas.
- Coordinate, research, track, and advance project tasks and company obligations related to leases, COREAs, municipalities, permits, entitlements, bonds and letters of credit, lenders, joint venture partners, and internal capital approval.
- Manage multiple projects of varying complexity, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Other projects as assigned.
Qualifications - High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree required preferably in real estate, finance, business, architecture, construction management or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working in real estate, finance or development required.
- Background in architecture and/or construction preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project.
- Ability and initiative to quickly learn software tools including, but not limited to, budget and project management platforms, Bluebeam, Salesforce, JD Edwards, Proliance, and Yardi.
- Proven ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing priorities while managing multiple projects
CompensationSalary type: Exempt
Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
Annual Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $145,000
Annual Bonus Eligibility: 20%
Benefit Information- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
- 401(k) Company matching
- 401(k) Vests on Day 1
- Career development programs
- Charitable donation matching
- Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
- Paid Volunteer Hours
- Paid Parental Leave
- Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
- Wellness and mental health resources
- Pet insurance offering
- Childcare Assistance
- Commuter benefits
- A culture based on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative, and Win Together
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