Director of Development

Job Description

Our Company:

At LMC, it’s all about the team. LMC is a very special place to work, largely because of the special people who work here. Our company culture is infused with spirit, enthusiasm, and vitality. Our open channels of communication unite our Associates and foster inspiration, collaboration, and high-fives. Whether presenting new opportunities to explore, assessing the next community we’re building, or planning for needed resources, LMC Development builds collaborative bridges across the entire company. Hope you are looking for opportunities at one of America's leading apartment developers and the 2017 Best Place to Work in Multifamily, because here they come.

Summary of Position:

The Director of Development is responsible for executing development functions for multifamily and mixed use real estate projects in the So. California (LA, Orange County, San Diego) region with a focus on planning, entitlement, financial analysis, and overall management of the development process from site identification to stabilization for our division.  The associate will directly report to the Senior Vice President or Vice President of Development as well as have access to multiple corporate leaders throughout the firm.  The Development Director is expected to concurrently and successfully manage multifaceted tasks for multiple projects with short deadlines.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working hand-in-hand with the Division President, City President, Sr. VP or VP Development, LMC Living and LMC Construction to underwrite new development opportunities including identifying market-specific economic and demographic data, rental comparables information, construction cost estimates, local permit and fee costs and local supply and demand statistics.
• Working with the Investments team to prepare informational packages for the internal Investment Committee as well as Offering Memoranda for equity partners and outside lenders.
• Overseeing and implementing all facets of the development process including planning, design, entitlement, construction and lease-up of the projects.
• Thoroughly reviewing civil and architectural plans to drive quality and cost effectiveness.
• Preparing, maintaining and monitoring project budgets and preparing monthly project development reports.
• Preparing and maintaining the financial projections, monthly draw requests and related analyses for the development and operation of the projects.
• Directing the internal project team and outside professionals in creating an effective strategy for the success of the projects and implementing that strategy.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate and/or B.S in Finance/Real Estate/Civil Engineering/ Building Sciences.
• MBA or Master’s Degree with applicable concentrations preferred but not required.
• 5+ years’ experience in real estate development (with an emphasis on multifamily), land development and project management and the demonstrated ability to build and direct effective teams to manage major development projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of development and construction practices.
• Strong team orientation with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail orientation and drive to always be on top of their areas of responsibility.
• Follow-through, deductive reasoning, intellectual curiosity, and a bias for action.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously through self-motivation, high energy, flexibility and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong MS Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to operate an automobile. Must have a valid state approved driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

This is a position which requires the Director of Development to be able to view computer screens, mobile devices and other electronic equipment, paper reports, and journals for extended periods of time where visual strain may result. Must be able to frequently walk, stand, and climb stairs in and around construction sites, communities, apartment homes, models and properties. Also, must have the ability to speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 20 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary. Regular travel is required to visit communities and offices throughout the region, and to attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.  Must have the ability to operate an automobile.

Additional Requirements:

• Arrive to work on time.
• Follow directions from a supervisor.
• Interact well with co-workers.
• Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Accept constructive criticism.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.