Development & Construction Manager

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What is American Communities?: American Communities is a family-owned real estate company that focuses on revitalizing apartment communities and transforming them into homes. Our unique recipe for refreshing properties creates vibrant, comfortable, and excellently managed communities. We have also been nominated for "Best Places to Work in Multifamily" six times, including in 2024!

What this Position Does: The Development & Construction Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the lifecycle of new construction projects. The Development & Construction Manager will be responsible for coordinating and executing all aspects of the project from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations, timelines, and budgets.

The Day-to-Day Responsibilities This Person will be Overseeing:

• Develop and implement project plans, including budgets and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Conduct regular meetings to review project status and address any issues.
• Stay updated on local, state, and federal building codes, zoning regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Ensure all necessary permits and approvals are obtained in a timely manner.
• Create and manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Identify and address budget variances, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Establish and enforce quality standards, conducting regular inspections to ensure work meets specifications.
• Address and resolve any quality issues promptly.
• Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Monitor safety protocols and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications Involved with the Position: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

What Education and/or Experience You Will Bring to the Table: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field; proven track record of at least 5 years in construction management with a focus on development projects; familiarity with relevant building codes, regulations, and industry best practices.

Computer Skills and/or Office Equipment Knowledge: T Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and techniques; proficiency in project management software and tools.

Communication Skills Involved with the Position: Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work with various business units/personalities.

Analytical Abilities this Person Will Bring to the Table: MUST have an entrepreneurial mindset; must be adaptable and provide creative solutions.

Physical Demands Required: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Corporate Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

American Communities Values: All employees in all positions are expected to act professionally at all times, including but not limited to treating others with respect, valuing diversity, supporting team/community goals, and following company policies and procedures. For more details on what professional behaviors are expected, please refer to the Employee handbook and AC policies and procedures.

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