Senior Development Manager, Senior Living

Foundry Commercial•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

Foundry Commercial was created to be a different kind of real estate company. Our motto – “It’s Personal” – rings true in everything we do… we value authentic human experiences. At Foundry Commercial, there is a strong sense of community. From wellness fairs to ugly Christmas sweater parties to company fundraisers, Foundry associates lean in to support one other and the causes that are important to us. We bring a sense of teamwork, collegiality, and diversity to all that we do. At the heart of it all is trust and respect. These two things drive everything else. We have built a place where people truly know each other, celebrate together, learn together, and live life alongside each other. At Foundry, we serve our clients best by attracting and unleashing the most talented and courageous professionals in industry, all while having fun and building a lasting impact on the broader community. Don’t just take our word for it. The best way to experience our culture is to immerse yourself in it. But be prepared – it’s contagious! We are currently seeking a Senior Development Manager to join the Foundry Commercial Development and Investment team with a focus on Senior Living assets. The expectation is for the Senior Development Manager to partner with the Development and Investment team, as well as the larger Development Management team to assist in the evaluation, pitching and proposal generation of owner representative services for the execution of real estate projects. These projects vary in scope and size. The proficiency to manage a wide array of clients and projects executing simultaneously while still communicating effectively is key. The Senior Development Manager is expected to be comfortable in a presentation as well as be able to proficiently execute multiple projects. Experience level should be approximately seven (7-10) years of experience with a focus on Senior Living development, acquisitions, and construction, general and site contracting and/or experience in a civil engineer or consultant type role as well as proficient in the real estate development processes, including but not limited to: site selection/review, zoning verification, geotechnical evaluation, environmental evaluation, entitlements, site plan review, budgeting, scheduling, construction document understanding, and construction oversight. Our existing Healthcare real estate and operating platform combines in-depth sector knowledge and operating expertise in the Seniors Housing real estate. Additionally, Foundry has 440+ commercial real estate associates and 4,800 + healthcare associates and represents some of the best-known names in Real Estate. Our senior living management company encompasses 68 communities in 15 states. We manage approximately 5,500 senior living units for some of the most sophisticated equity partners in the space. We are expanding the size of our portfolio of managed communities through both acquisitions and development to address the needs of the aging population, a trend expected to continue for several decades. This position may be based in any of Foundry Commercial's office locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and a minimum of seven (7-10) years of related experience and/or training with a strong focus on senior living.
Experience in multifamily developments is also valued.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents as well as construction documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues
Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style
Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups
Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with employees and client groups to take desired action
Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
Able to forecast and prepare budgets.
Prepares and manages departmental budget.

Responsibilities

Manages all phases of project development process including managing the pre-development process, entitlements, design, construction, occupancy, quality control, staffing, and budget management
Ability to communicate effectively and partner with consultants, brokers, vendors, design professionals and contractors
Interfaces with operations teams to define project requirements
Establishes project work plan and deadlines
Creates persuasive presentations that meet the project’s objectives
Tracks progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets, and generates reports on status
Monitors expenses to ensure they fall within the prescribed budget
Manages all facets of project design, construction, and occupancy
Manages project team by providing direction and leadership
Facilitates client meetings regarding project matters
Works closely with other functional areas of the organization, project contractors, consultants, internal team members, external collaborators, customers and suppliers