Development Director jobs in Oakland, CA

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As part of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound ESG practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

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Job Description

Position Summary

Manage the design-build general contracting of horizontal development projects in Northern California.  This role is responsible for leading a team of field managers & superintendents, project engineers and contracts administrator to value engineer plans, providing costs estimates, offsite purchasing, bid analysis, contracting, leading land development operations to meet division business plan goals including managing project schedules, budgets and cash flows.

Your Key Deliverables

Land Acquisition/Due Diligence:

• Interface with team to assist in conceptual planning exercises, preparing initial land development construction costs, schedules and cash flows

Forward Planning :

• Review design plans for constructability and identify value engineering opportunities tailored to the specific needs and conditions of the NorCal region.

• Prepare and update construction cost estimates and schedules to inform project financial proformas and the business plan updates

• Value engineering and exploring alternative or innovative components of infrastructure

Bidding/Contracting:

• Assist Land Development Contracts Administration in the preparation and execution of contracts and change orders

• Identify and develop relationships with and pre-qualify land development trade partners to ensure a competitive bidding environment

• Prepare comprehensive construction bid packages, including bid quantities, scope of work, special conditions, and invitations to bid

• Conduct pre-bid meetings, issue bid addendums, and manage the bidding process

• Make recommendations for contract awards and assist in the preparation and execution of contracts and contract change orders, with a focus on compliance with NorCal-specific regulations and standards

• Prepare and manage the scopes of work and contracts and contract change orders

• Identify opportunities to purchase certain materials directly, when appropriate

Land Operations:

• Oversee land development construction operations and manage assigned Field Managers to ensure compliance with project budgets, schedules, and quality standards in the NorCal region

• Weekly site visits to ensure progress of work, execution by our trade partners, and development of our internal team

• Directly manage work on projects when Field Managers may be on vacation or spread too thin across other projects

• Review requests for contract change orders as to validity and cost

• Interface with Brookfield team to maintain the flow of information to support land development and housing construction schedules

• Ensure overall project compliance with the General Construction Permit and project specific SWPPP requirements

• Ensure overall project compliance with all regulatory permits related to the project approvals

• Ensure that Trade Partners comply with Brookfield and OSHA/CalOSHA Safety regulations

• Ensure compliance with project labor agreements and/or prevailing wage requirements utilizing the Department of Industrial Relations web portal

• Ensure timely project close out and agency acceptance

• Facilitate governmental release of permits and bonds

Finance/Cost Control:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly budget updates and work with Brookfield finance team to report project budget and schedule status

• Mello Roos, Community Facility District and Assessment District creation, coordination and collaboration with internal and external team on assembling reimbursement packages

Team Leadership:

• Responsible for team’s development which includes supervision, training, coaching and performance management

• Meet regularly with the field management team to review contract requirements before the start of construction

• Hold weekly project team meetings to ensure alignment and progress on key initiatives

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of experience in construction of horizontal improvements, land development and construction management

• Strong knowledge of the housing business and development process, particularly within the NorCal region

• Proven ability to lead a consulting team of engineers, planners, and architects

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field

• Excellent project management skills with a strong focus on cost control, scheduling, and quality assurance

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships

Your Opportunity

We are proud to offer our employees what they value most:

• Competitive compensation

• Base salary range: $141,000-$175,000

• Annual bonus opportunity: 30%

• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1

• 401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1

• Career development programs

• Charitable donation matching

• Paid Volunteer Hours

• Paid parental leave

• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options

• Wellness and mental health resources

• Pet insurance offering

• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

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