Job Description

COMPANY:

Portman Industrial, LLC is a newly formed division of Portman Holdings, LLC and is focused on the development and value creation of logistics real estate in strategic markets across the U.S. Since its founding in 1957, Portman Holdings has developed over 65 million square feet of hotels, retail space, apartments, and office buildings around the world, with iconic projects like Atlanta’s Peachtree Center, New York Marriott Marquis Times Square, San Francisco’s Embarcadero Center, and the Shanghai Centre.

Today, Portman Industrial leverages the Portman Holdings’ development platform; further diversifying Portman’s portfolio of over $1B in owned assets and its pipeline of properties currently under development in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, and Seattle.

Portman Industrial’s primary focus is the development of modern logistics facilities in core markets serving the U.S. supply chain. The company will control well-located sites and develop speculative, build-to-suit, and COLD logistics facilities.

SUMMARY:

The Development Manager will be a senior member of Portman Industrial’s Southeast Region development team and will play a key role in the development and construction of institutional quality logistics facilities across the southeast and southern US.

The Development Manager will report to the Southeast Regional Manager and will be the primary party representing the Owner and investors in all construction-related aspects of the projects. This leadership role will oversee pre-development, construction management and close-out of all projects within the region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist with initial project feasibility, cost estimates and project schedules
Conducts due diligence, selection of consultants and review of geotechnical, civil, survey, topo, utilities, entitlement reports, etc.
Manages the selection and oversight of architects, civil engineers, geotechnical and other construction and design consultants
Coordinates entitlements and the permitting process for projects, to include, interacting with government agencie
Responsible for the Project’s quality control, project budget, schedules as well as the on-time delivery within the approved budget
Proactively identify potential problems and enforce mitigation efforts to minimize and/or eliminate impact on the project. As problems are recognized with budgets, designs, or schedules, assist in identifying and implementing corrective action.
Oversees the specifications, design, bid, value engineering, contractor selection and related construction document negotiation
Provides direction and oversight to the General Contractor and Project Consultants
Conducts ongoing and regular site visits
Manages and approves pay application, project draw processing and change order request approvals
Coordinates with investor and lender peer reviews and inspections
Produces monthly project reporting
Manages project closeout/punch list and warranty reviews

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Bachelor’s degree in the architecture, construction or related engineering fields (or equivalent) is desirable; Master’s Degree in a related field preferred
Ten to fifteen years of construction management experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ experience in modern industrial and e-commerce facilities
Exceptional analytical skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy
Must able to evaluate technical drawings like blueprints or project proposals and accurately interpret them
Strong knowledge of development costs, estimating conversion costs, creating budgets, architecture review, design management, maximizing use, flow and layout of spaces, etc.
Proven understanding of modern, bulk industrial building systems, construction types and methods
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects
A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with personnel at all levels
Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to prepare concise reports for ownership
Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal direction and oversight
Travel will be required for the purpose of regular site inspections, meeting with clients, consultants, government authorities, contractors and operators
Extended work hours may be required in meet project deadlines