Construction Development & Preconstruction Manager
We are seeking an experienced Construction Development & Preconstruction Manager to evaluate multifamily development opportunities and move projects from feasibility through approvals, pre-construction, and construction.
Responsibilities:
· Evaluate project feasibility, zoning, site conditions, construction costs, and pro formas.
· Prepare and review budgets, cost estimates, scopes, schedules, and construction proposals.
· Review architectural, civil, structural, and construction plans.
· Manage zoning, planning, permitting, entitlements, and municipal approvals.
· Serve as the primary liaison with city and township officials, planning and zoning boards, building departments, engineers, and other agencies.
· Attend municipal meetings, present project applications, respond to agency comments, resolve approval conditions, and move projects through the approval process.
· Coordinate with architects, engineers, attorneys, contractors, and consultants.
· Identify design, cost, construction, and approval issues early.
· Review contractor/subcontractor pricing and lead value engineering.
· Track project costs, approvals, schedules, and risks from acquisition through construction.
Qualifications:
· A minimum of 5 years of experience in multifamily development, construction, or preconstruction, preferably wood-frame construction.
· Strong knowledge of development pro formas, construction budgets, zoning, permitting, and municipal approvals.
· Proven experience working directly with municipal officials and government agencies to secure development approvals and permits.
· Ability to read plans, evaluate project feasibility, and manage multiple projects.
· Proven experience moving development projects from initial evaluation through approvals and construction.