Development Manager - Student Housing

Overview

Great opportunity within a fast-growing business platform at a well-established development company!  Gilbane Development Company is seeking an experienced professional to expand our national student housing platform.  The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of student housing development, including overall deal structuring, land planning, entitlement process, finance, design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of current development pipeline with properties in various stages
• Oversee Analysts & Associates project feasibility studies (Market research, underwriting, investment thesis) and financial closing.
• Lead stakeholders through Design, Construction Cost exercises, and Value Engineering
• Project Management Lead through due diligence, entitlement & permitting, scheduling, and managing the critical path
• Consult with Legal & Finance partners for completing the LOI/PSA, Operating Agreements, Consultant Contracts, and Construction Contracts
• Sourcing new development opportunities within student housing
• Day-to-day liaison with design/construction team, clients, and stakeholders.
• Communication should convey urgency balanced with positive motivation and teamwork
• Maintain scope and cost while meeting schedule and quality goals
• Oversee cost management reporting
• Provide regular updates on project status to senior management and JV partners
• Uphold and represent Gilbane’s core values and reputation

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s degree preferred, in real estate development related field (i.e., engineering, architecture, construction, real estate, finance, law, economics)
• 8+ years' experience in real estate development with at least 3+ years in student housing development
• Proficient in underwriting student housing development opportunitiesEstablished record of success as a project leader, having completed at least six substantial development projects ranging from $50-$100mm+ million in value, including significant experience with student housing
• Demonstrated experience at the management level—proven managerial skills, ability to mentor and develop staff and foster teamwork and collaborative problem solving
• Collaborative and respectful approach to working style with stakeholders, colleagues, consultants and third-party trade partners
• Self-starter with the ability to manage three to four overlapping projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent business development skills and experience in marketing, generating business and maintaining credibility in the community
• Attention to detail and ability to execute at a high level
• High degree of organizational skills and problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritize/execute to achieve desired company and project goals with prudence and sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong relevant computer skills
• Maintain memberships and participate in organizations and events

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.    

For Providence, RI this ranges from $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.For Philadelphia, PA this ranges from $125,000.00 - $170,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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