Multifamily-Development Manager - Orlando

D.R. Horton•Maitland, FL

About The Position

DHI Communities, the multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc., is hiring a Multifamily-Development Manager in Orlando. The role assists the VP of Development with all aspects of multifamily home development, including sourcing deals, preparing investment pitches, and supporting pre-development, development, and lease-up activities. The manager supports the sourcing and underwriting of development opportunities, coordinates with local officials, brokers, consultants, and other stakeholders, and participates in zoning, entitlement, permitting, and due diligence. The role also contributes to financial and market analysis, project timelines and spending forecasts, investment packages, product and design decisions, and coordination with construction personnel to meet budget and schedule targets. During lease-up, the manager works with internal leasing operations and third-party property management companies to maximize returns. This position directly manages two or more employees in the Operations Department, including responsibilities for hiring, training, work direction, performance appraisal, employee recognition and discipline, and resolving complaints and problems. The role requires professional and ethical conduct in service of customers and the company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
Five to seven years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form or through DRH applications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to multitask and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Registered planner or engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

Support sourcing and underwriting development opportunities.
Coordinate communications and progress with local officials, brokers, consultants, and other parties.
Participate in zoning, entitlement, and permitting activities.
Collaborate on due diligence investigations.
Support underwriting, including analysis of market information, operating expense data, and estimated hard and soft costs.
Participate in establishing project timelines and spending forecasts.
Help compile components for investment packages.
Support presentations of development opportunities.
Assist with decisions about product, mix, parking, and design.
Coordinate with construction personnel as needed to meet budget and timing targets.
Strategize with the internal Leasing Operations Manager and third-party property management companies to maximize returns during lease-up.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and increase company goodwill and profit.
Directly manage two or more Operations Department employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.