Synergy, a leading Boston commercial real estate firm, seeks a Senior Development Manager for a portfolio of over 8 million square feet, across 50 properties, composed of commercial office, retail, hospitality, and multi-family properties. The Senior Development Manager will be an experienced commercial real estate professional who enjoys working as part of a team and is comfortable with a wide range of responsibilities. The role, reporting to the Executive Vice President, Head of Asset Management, requires strategic thinking, with a passion for real estate development. The individual will serve as a project leader, focusing on overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, involving office repositionings, renovations, multifamily projects including conversions of single-use to mixed-use & ground-up construction. This role will also be assisting with evaluating new development opportunities, managing design & construction professionals, and assisting in the capitalization & lease-up effort for projects. This highly visible position is a key member of the leadership team and plays a prominent role in furthering Synergy's growth and meeting its strategic objectives.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Management and leadership of development projects, with necessary authority and support, as well as project level risk management from acquisition to fulfillment of project execution.
- Project representative for the project and/or projects in coordination with external parties including consultants, civic and governmental authorities, and public stakeholders.
- Managing project teams from conceptual design through project execution, including but not limited to entitlements, design, permitting, pre-construction, and construction activities, operations, and capitalization.
- Engage and collaborate with both internal and external parties and collaborators including asset management, legal, marketing, leasing, accounting, investments, finance, and capital markets.
- Set an example for other team members by guiding, mentoring, and teaching.
- Meeting with tenants, stakeholders, and community members to identify and strengthen business opportunities, as necessary.
- Leverage and maintain existing network of contacts within the local real estate market and work to expand and broaden that network.
- Interacts with capital partners regarding project progress.
- Active participation in recruitment, selection, and talent development to drive organizational performance. Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.In addition to competitive salary and benefits, we offer a collegial work environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and professional growth. Those who have joined us from other firms find the tight-knit team culture and direct access to leadership very rewarding.Synergy (synergyboston.com) is a real estate investment and operating company primarily focused on the Boston market. We are one of the largest and most active landlords in the city. We are active members of the Boston business community and have been recognized as Landlord of the Year by the GBREB Commercial Brokers Association (CBA). We are also proud to support numerous organizations that have a positive impact in our city.Minimum Requirements
- 10+ years' experience within real estate development or related industry preferred.
- MBA or Masters of Real Estate preferred.
- Strong understanding of the construction process and all its related project controls, including cost, schedule, and quality.
- Demonstrated passion for real estate development with substantial experience in office.
- Documented, hands-on experience in the commercial investment and development process including:
- Feasibility studies
- Entitlements, title, survey, planning, and zoning
- Project valuation and finance
- Management and oversight of architectural design and coordination of consultants
- Construction management
- Leasing, marketing, and public relations
- Cost control, real estate funding, and project reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously without losing sight of project goals.
- Strong financial and analytical acumen with a proven record of financial management experience.
- A strong leader, capable of encouraging, empowering, and successfully directing a team of people that has the creativity and experience needed to visualize and successfully guide a design team to project completion.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Outstanding and effective interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Well-developed emotional and social intelligence, project leadership, and cooperation skills.
- Strong global perspective, respecting the viewpoints of those from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, and lifestyles to build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively.
- A collaborator who drives, creates, and builds project teams with an ability to adapt rapidly to change.
- Ability to speak in public to represent the firm regarding a project.
- Proven track record of leading individuals and teams.We offer competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD insurance, and 401(k) plan with company match. We are unable to support sponsorship for work authorization and visas at this time. Background check required.Synergy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr