Development Manager

COPAKEN BROOKS LLC•Kansas City, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

While we are not actively hiring for this position at this time, as a leading Kansas City developer, our Development Manager roles evolve with our pipeline, and we are always interested in connecting with talented individuals as opportunities arise. Copaken Brooks, LLC is a full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Kansas City and serving the Midwest. The company’s full suite of services includes investment acquisition and sales, tenant representation and HQ relocations, property management, asset management, development, owner’s representation, and leasing (office, retail, medical, industrial, and underground). We have 100 years of proven experience in playing a major role in where millions of people go to work, shop, and live. Purpose of Position: Primarily responsible for supporting management of projects during the Pre-Development and Development phases including the following functions; Pre-Development Phase - Development project delivery/support (which may include, feasibility, entitlements, financial analysis, pre-construction /design/construction, delivery), Development Phase - Management oversight/quality assurance/coaching of CB Development staff as well as consultant and project teams outside of CB. The balance of time between these two functions should be split approximately 20% Pre-Development and 80% Development, but may fluctuate at periods of time due to project demand. This position is based out of our downtown Kansas City office. This Position will support CB on; Projects where CB controls the development site and will be an investor, and Projects where CB is acting in a third-party capacity as Owner’s Representative.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or other related area.
At least 5-7 years work experience with an emphasis in commercial real estate development and finance.
Construction management experience is also a requirement.
Proven experience with Development/Construction projects in commercial real estate and track record of successfully supporting deals from feasibility to delivery
Familiarity with developing and evaluating project feasibility, conceptual design cost estimates, due diligence, deal structuring, risk assessments, team selection, and financial analysis
Familiarity in pre-Construction pricing, feasibility analysis, and coordination
Familiarity with municipal incentives/inducements (Mo. & Ks.) such as, historic tax credit processes, TIF, tax abatement, LIHTC etc.
Proficiency in project management, project evaluation, budgeting, cash flow forecasts, execution, construction loan draws, and close-out
Ability to create, analyze and understand financial reports and spreadsheets
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting to civic/project leaders
Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook), Argus and other programs which may be required
Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve team objectives
Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines as determined by your supervisor.
Excellent time and organization skills; ability to handle pressure in order to successfully manage issues, multiple projects and make timely decisions to meet deadlines
Proven problem solving skills with ability to accurately assess and quickly shift priorities
Support team efforts to present to project owners, as well as at detailed level with delivery team
Enthusiastic, positive attitude, motivated to learn and teach, with a strong work ethic; works well with people, and in a professional and expedient manner exhibiting patience and diplomacy
Attend local industry/civic meetings no less than monthly
Stationary work on a desktop computer – 35% to 40% of the time
Working in the field near or job site – 45% to 50% of the time
Networking and Community Engagement – 10% to 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferable.

Responsibilities

Develop market studies, due diligence, and deal feasibility analysis for project viability
Development of deal entitlement strategy and approach
Update total project budget to assist in financial analysis/proformas
Provide quality assurance (QA) and approval on construction management cost estimates for financial analysis/proformas
Facilitate transition to design, construction and delivery phase of the project.
Day-to-day management of contractors, architects, engineers, legal, construction specialists in the on-time and on-budget delivery of the project
Preparation of RFP responses and proposals
Review of documents necessary for section of architects/vendors/contractors/ subcontractors, negotiate agreements/contracts, and acquire required permits/licenses for construction
Administer/monitor detailed construction management budget, schedule and contingency plan
Monitor & update construction management project schedule, budget and contingency plan to minimize risk and maximize investor return
Attend/support OAC meetings and document CB/Owner obligations
Prepare periodic construction project management delivery reports and present to owners/investors
Review and recommend approve/disapprove Design/Build-related project expenditures
Periodically update internal operations improvement opportunities (processes, reports)