Development Manager (Construction)

Location

Federal Way - 505 South 336th Street, Suite 430

Business

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.

As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Job Description

The Development Manager (Construction) is responsible for managing the delivery of finished lots, commercial sites and backbone infrastructure, as directed by the Director of Land Development, through management of internal team members and external contractors and consultants. This role is critical in the creation, control, and adherence to development budgets and schedules for land development and backbone infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include management of numerous projects from the design and permitting process to bid release, evaluation and award and through construction of projects for plat recording and agency acceptance.

Your Key Deliverables

• Prepare job level budgets for plats and backbone infrastructure projects based on information from engineers, contractor or experience
• Detailed construction and consultant contract management, cost control, schedule control, change orders, RFI’s and pay applications
• Create and manage detailed project schedules (MS Project)
• Coordinate utility installation schedule and activation for plats and backbone infrastructure
• Prepare contractor bidding documents, review and analyze bids
• Manage delivery of residential plats and commercial parcels, including roads, sewer, water, storm and dry utilities as necessary for each development or phase and securing final acceptance from the permitting agency
• Manage recording of final plats for each development or phase
• Manage elements of backbone infrastructure, including off-site transportation mitigation projects, on-site arterials, storm drain system, water system and sewer treatment and disposal system and securing final acceptance
• Review for feasibility and efficiency for entitlement approvals and preliminary plat applications
• Ensure compliance with construction permits from various agencies
• Ensure compliance with NPDES permit conditions
• Monitor consultants and contractors’ performance and maintain relationships, including initiating corrective actions and change process when required.
• Maintain and foster open and knowledgeable communication with all stakeholders including agencies, consultants, contractors, builder partners and community residents.
• Regularly monitor and inspect construction sites, erosion control devices, model homes/sales centers, builder activity, and raw land.
• Serve as the “Responsible Person” for the project, report any and all safety incidents and near misses into Cority system and coordinate with Health, Safety and Security team as necessary
• Coordinate with on-site security consultant to maximize coverage and effectiveness
• Provide quarterly updates of development cost forecasts as well as updates for any material variances as soon as identified
• Update detailed development schedule monthly for all plats and backbone infrastructure as well as updates for any material delays as soon as identified
• Provide various updates to management team as necessary for monthly or quarterly report and presentations to executive team and investment partners
  
  

Must Haves

• 5 years of land development or civil infrastructure construction experience
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project
• Ability to exercise good judgement, and demonstrate high standards of ethics
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment, with dynamic priorities and deadlines and in collaboration with others
• Valid WA Driver’s License required
  
  

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in engineering, construction management or project management
  
  

Your Opportunity - US

We are proud to offer our employees what they value most:

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
• 401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community
  
  

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Brookfield Residentialparticipates in the E-Verify process to confirm the eligibility of candidates to work in the United States.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.