Development Manager - Commercial Real Estate Projects

ERES Companies

Position to be based out of our office in Sarasota, Florida

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• Please do not apply if you are not located near Sarasota, FL or personally willing to relocate. This is an on-site position.
• Please do not apply if you do not have specific experience detailed on your resume demonstrating experience working as a Development Manager.

THE OPPORTUNITY WITH ERES

We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to join our ERES Capital Division to play a critical role in the planning, execution, and successful completion of our real estate development projects. This individual will be responsible for managing all aspects of the development process - from initial concept through project completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee and manage the entire development process, including site selection, feasibility analysis, design, permitting, construction, and close-out.
• Budgeting and Financial Analysis: Develop and manage project budgets, perform financial analysis, and ensure projects meet financial performance targets.
• Planning and Design: Collaborate with architects, engineers, lenders, attorneys and other consultants to develop project plans and designs that meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Permitting and Approvals: Navigate the permitting process, securing all necessary approvals from local, state, and federal agencies.
• Construction Management: Work closely with contractors and subcontractors to ensure construction activities are completed on schedule and within budget. Conduct regular site visits and meetings to monitor progress and address any issues.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders, including investors, clients, community members, and internal teams.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive factors that may impact development projects.
• Team Collaboration: Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.

Position Requirements: Skills & Experiences

• A minimum of 5 years of experience at the Development Manager level
• Full understanding of property sectors (hospitality, multifamily, office, industrial, retail, student housing, etc.) and their different investment characteristics and an ability to see the "big picture" in commercial real estate and capital markets. 
• Proven track record of managing large-scale commercial real estate development projects
• Strong financial acumen and experience with project budgeting and financial analysis
• Excellent understanding of the development process, including site selection, design, permitting, construction, and project close-out
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to real estate development
• University or college degree in Real Estate, Finance, Construction, Economics, Urban Planning, Architecture or related field

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 2014, ERES Companies is one of the fastest growing and unique real estate firms in the world. Unlike other commercial real estate service providers, ERES provides a truly vertically integrated approach to meet a multitude of real estate needs seamlessly controlling projects from start to finish. Leveraging the comprehensive power of our service lines, we are enabled to research, analyze, and provide the most efficient, cost-effective solution available for our client’s real estate investments. This translates to peace of mind in knowing that their needs, timeline, and budget are being considered at every phase of their project. Our collective commitment to excellence, hard work, and creativity has resulted in a rapid firm expansion that has led ERES to complete thousands of successful projects both domestically and internationally, represent over five million square feet of commercial space and more than $1 billion in real estate value, and manage over 6,500 multifamily and industrial units.

Our sophistication and expertise, combined with our small company values and client-centered approach, have provided us opportunities to partner with best-in-class, global corporate clients, including several Fortune 500 companies, in solving some of their largest and most challenging real estate issues. ERES is currently comprised of over 150 dedicated professionals working tirelessly to provide the finest all-inclusive real estate services in key secondary and tertiary markets across the globe. Always opportunistic about expanding operations, we have eleven domestic and international office locations in Denver, CO, Sarasota, FL, Williston, ND, Bozeman, MT, Fort Worth, TX, Midland, TX, New York, NY and Neuquén, Argentina.

ABOUT ERES CAPITAL

ERES Capital is a full-service real estate investment and development platform operating both domestically and internationally. Our core focus is on fast-growing secondary and tertiary markets where we seek unique, off-market opportunities across hospitality, healthcare, industrial and education verticals. We pride ourselves in identifying hard to find, off market deals that fit our investment criteria and can garner above average, risk-adjusted returns across market cycles. Such opportunities could include special situations, value-add, or even ground-up developments with unique market characteristics. The ERES Capital team approaches each project with a tailored methodology that reflects the distinctive character of the asset, its location, the target audience, the estimated project timeline and the investor’s financial goals.

EEO STATEMENT

Energy Real Estate Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Energy Real Estate Solutions, LLC strongly believes in equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, training, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.