Major Objectives
Assist the Director of Development in all aspects of the multifamily development process following site identification and land contract execution through commencement of construction activities. Primary tasks involve entitlement management, site due diligence, design management, risk assessment, successful permitting and approval, and primary liaison with city officials, architects, zoning attorneys and engineers.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform initial due diligence of assigned projects to include zoning and code review, title work review and project risk assessment.
- Execute timeline and cost schedules for all required due diligence items as established by the Director of Development.
- Assist the Pre-Construction Department and principals in the development of construction budget.
- Act as primary contact for all individual project entitlement and approval efforts including Architectural Review Boards and Homeowner Associations.
- Assist legal counsel in reviewing and resolving title and survey issues.
- Ascertain utility availability and connection fees, and costs of necessary improvements.
- Assist loan processor and HUD analyst (on HUD related projects).
- Coordinate design professionals (civil, architectural and others) in the completion of necessary deliverables for every stage of the development process, from initial conceptual layouts to construction drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate with the Director of Civil Engineering throughout the development process on design and entitlement schedules, utility availability and associated costs, and ensure all design plans are fully coordinated.
- Represent The Garrett Companies at public hearings and meetings with adjacent neighborhood representatives, utilities, regulatory agents, HUD consultants, city officials, etc.
- Secure all necessary permits and/or approvals in accordance with the project schedule.
- Provide efficient turnover of the project with Construction Administration, Garrett Construction and corporate quality control personnel who will represent the Owner/Company throughout construction and culminating in the successful turnover of all aspects to Property Management.
- Travel to project sites as necessary to execute duties and responsibilities herein.
- Serve as a mentor to partnered Development Associate (as assigned) and assist in his/her advancement to the Development Manager role.
- Be a problem solver. As a member of the Development team of The Garrett Companies, we solve problems. Proactive management is key to this important position.
- All other duties assigned by The Garrett Companies.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in real estate development; preferably within the multifamily industry.
- Advanced computer skills, including MS Office, Bluebeam, project management tracking and scheduling software.
- Minimum 4-year degrees in Finance, Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction or related field.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
- Ability to operate independently and to effectively report in written and verbal formats.
- Ability to build consensus, manage details, and anticipate issues.
- Ability to understand a goal and to work as a team.
- Manage multiple simultaneous projects.
- Positive attitude.
- Coachable.
- Ability to listen and understand intents and goals.
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
- Relentless problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think 2+ steps ahead and anticipate what comes next.
- Must be willing to work and support at all levels.
- No agencies at this time, please. Thank you!
About the company
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The Garrett Companies is a full-service multifamily development, construction, and management firm based in Indiana, Colorado, & Tennessee. Our company leadership specializes in the multifamily industry and boasts a diverse array of project successes in multiple markets including new construction, infill, and mixed-use developments. The Garrett Companies has been involved in the development of 50+ projects totaling over 17,000 apartment homes in 17 states.
Our mission is simple: To develop, build and manage multifamily assets nationwide using an approach that builds value, eliminates risk and provides superior risk adjusted returns.
Our vision is bold: Through the relentless pursuit of excellence become the most successful multifamily development company in the country, and to use that success to better our team, communities in which we work, and the lives of those that choose to call our campuses home.
We have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work” because of our people. Our approach to hiring is to find people with talent that also have a desire to make things. As simple as that sounds…in this industry there always seems to be too many managers, and not enough creators. We look for creators! Our creators come from varied backgrounds and have been instrumental in breaking old work habits for the better – and also identifying opportunities to create new methods that make our projects better (in terms of profitability, design, and livability).
Our team works hard and plays hard. We respect that a person is more than their job. We encourage time off to recharge, making time for family events and putting the little ones on the bus before coming to work. While we are focused and productive, we also try and take a moment to celebrate the little and big victories.
We are committed to controlling our future by executing projects in a way that keeps our investors and lending partners happy – but also in a way that keeps our team engaged and our culture protected.