Manager, Real Estate Development

Merus•Nashville, TN

About The Position

We are seeking a self-starting Real Estate Development Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment where opportunities abound. A professional who respects process and structure but is driven to land deals and work hard to achieve this. Tough deals are your forte and you enjoy the chase of the deal. If you are proactive, and assertive, with a competitive drive to achieve the goals you set for your personal success, this role is for you. You are motivated by financial rewards, take charge of situations and processes, and get things done quickly and thoroughly. You thrive in settings that recognize and celebrate outstanding performance, allowing you to think ahead, act swiftly, and innovate. If you are a disciplined leader who is results-oriented and motivated to succeed, we want you on our team! As a manager, you’ll lead the development process, including developing concepts and budgets, coordinating due diligence, zoning issues, and compiling all information in association with the Business Development Leader. You’ll oversee progress and act as the owners’ representative during the construction phase for signed projects and facilitate seamless transitions of completed projects to operation and management.

Requirements

Enthusiastic, entrepreneurial and outgoing individual with the drive to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively with a team
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining strong attention to detail
Proficient skill to analyze data and make recommendations to a diverse audience, both internally and externally
Aptitude to use critical thinking to solve complex problems and address them directly and timely
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; communicate professionally with external partners, including planning commissions/other government bodies, as well as internal teams of executives and colleagues
Ability to coordinate outside vendors, particularly in the due diligence process
Familiarity with principles of real estate finance and real estate financial models
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, webinars, reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations
3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate experience in development, finance or civil engineering.
Bachelor’s Degree in either Business, Finance, Civil Engineering, Law or Planning required

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or JD preferred

Responsibilities

Drive the complete due diligence process (soils, Phase I, environmental surveys, title etc.), compile information and budgets for feasibility/pro-forma analysis, monitor project budgets
Present project information and feasibility analyses for internal approval
Investigate zoning regulations for prospective land acquisitions/uses and coordinate necessary rezoning procedures
Coordinate site plan/governmental approvals for signed developments. Lead presentations to government bodies as necessary
Lead the project team on lease, purchase agreement, contract negotiation and miscellaneous project documentation
Serve as “Owner’s Rep” for bidding, buy out and construction of signed projects
Communicate project requirements to internal teams; facilitate meetings upon project transition to construction and / or operation
Coordinate or facilitate meetings with tenants and design/build contractors as necessary
Monitor construction scheduling and budgets of Merus owned managed projects and process pay requests and change orders for internal and lender’s funds
Prepare project reports on a regular basis
Perform site inspections to assure conformance to developments plans and specs