What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Manager - Site position at Howard Hughes?
Ward Village, a Howard Hughes master-planned community, is a 60-acre master-planned community in the heart of Honolulu, located between downtown and Waikīkī, along O‘ahu’s south shore. Honoring the distinct history of its land, Ward Village is at the forefront of sustainable community development - integrating dynamic architecture, local culture, and public open space. At full build-out, the community will include approximately one million square feet of unique retail and thousands of homes, in what Architectural Digest named “Best-Planned Community in the United States.”
The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country’s preeminent portfolio of master planned cities and communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: the Seaport District in New York; Columbia, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®, Las Vegas; and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. The Howard Hughes Corporation’s portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative place making, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The goal of the Development Manager – Site is to assist the Planning & Development team efforts by reporting to the SVP and cooperatively interacting with all Development team members. This individual shall be motivated in making Ward Village the best community possible through directing the planning, design, permitting, and development of this award winning master plan community in Hawaii.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
LAND MANAGEMENT
Manage land survey/subdivision/consolidation efforts with support from legal team.
DUE DILIGENCE
Coordinate individual project archeological and cultural monitor efforts – AISP, AIS Fieldwork, and mitigation plans as necessary.
Mange horizontal due diligence efforts (survey, geotechnical, civil, environmental, traffic, etc.).
Determine infrastructure capacity and obtain connection approvals (water, sewer, electrical, etc.).
DESIGN MANAGEMENT
Procure consultants, administer and manage contracts for all facets of horizontal development.
Manage horizontal consultant teams for multiple concurrent and staggered projects within Ward Village.
PERMITTING
As needed, liaison with city, state, and regulatory agencies with regards to horizontal design and approvals.
Manage the application and receipt of all horizontal permits, connection approvals, and reviews including, but not limited to, NPDES, civil, grading, traffic impact analysis, traffic signal warrant studies, BWS Water will-serve, DPP Sewer Connection Applications, and HECO electrical service requests.
DEVELOPMENT
Assist Project Developers with in-house horizontal construction expertise.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Four-year degree required, preferably in a related disciplinary field of civil engineering, electrical or architecture.
5 years’ experience with design, construction and/or development of infrastructure development: roadways, sewer, water, drainage, etc.
Preferred experience with mixed use development: residential commercial/retail, infrastructure teams
Experience with working within streets and public rights-of-ways and dedication of improvements.
Prior experience with working with State of Hawaii and C&C Honolulu agencies.
Professional interaction with team members, stakeholders, government officials and staff.
Building positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization
Exercising sound judgment when making decisions.
Able to meet deadlines as necessary.
Effectively working with minimal supervision.
Strong organization and attention to detail skills.
Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
Enjoys being challenged with problem solving/creative thinking.
“Can-do” attitude, pro-active and resourceful.
Multi-tasking and extensive organization and follow up.
Must be able to work in a team oriented, fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to manage projects and people.
Must be competent in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word, Adobe, and knowledgeable of Bluebeam.
Professional dress and demeanor are required.
