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Join Edgemoor: Shape the Future of the Built Environment

Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate isn't just building structures; we're crafting the future of communities through innovative infrastructure and real estate solutions. As a vertically integrated developer and asset manager, our mission goes beyond blueprints - we create meaningful impact and enable our clients to thrive by transforming visions into vibrant, purpose-driven spaces.

We're seeking a dynamic and driven Development Manager to join our collaborative team. If you're passionate about influencing the success of complex, high-impact real estate projects, and eager to advance your career with a firm that's a true thought leader, this is your opportunity.

Edgemoor's unique affiliation with Clark Construction Group, one of the largest and most respected building and infrastructure companies in the United States, allows us to leverage deep construction expertise while maintaining the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a leading real estate developer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Edgemoor is looking for a Development Manager to be based in the McLean, Virginia office. The primary roles and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Lead project development execution:

• Lead and manage all elements of Edgemoor development projects
• Work with designer, builder, and other consultants to complete the project design
• Help facilitate public relations and community outreach
• Obtain permits and entitlements
• Coordinate with utility service providers
• Manage third-party consultants to budget and scope in accordance with contract documents including 3rd party testing and inspections and building commissioning services
• Provide monthly project update reports
• Prepare and submit monthly payment requisitions
• Provide construction oversight that includes overseeing the work of the design-builder, change order management, and quality control
• Procure and engage consultants as needed
• Coordinate turnover and move-in
• Provide asset management services, if relevant
• Support project pursuits and opportunities pipeline:
• Research stakeholders and conduct competitor analysis

Manage and develop new project opportunities:

• Assist in the development of a healthy pipeline of projects
• Perform necessary due diligence to help make go/no-go decisions
• Strategically build out project pursuit teams of consultants to position pursuit teams for success
• Lead proposals in response to procurements or unsolicited proposals, including networking with stakeholders, drafting response sections, creating project pro formas and hard/soft cost budgets, developing and making presentations to the client, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing and/or managing complicated real estate and/or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of the construction and delivery process, including design-build
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial, strategic mindset and the ability to work independently
• Collaborative, team player who can lead large project execution teams
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Well organized, ability to multi-task while keeping attention to detail
• Experience working in fast-paced environments
• Ability to understand complex legal documents
• Knowledge of real estate finance, public finance and/or project finance
• Prior experience in working on a full range of development responsibilities from project conceptualization/planning through site planning and zoning, construction management, and asset management
• Experience working with public sector clients is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to present information and respond to questions/inquiries from clients, senior staff, peers, business associates, stakeholders, and the general public
• High ethical standards

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

5 - 10 years of relevant work experience (pre- or post- graduate school)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in construction, engineering, architecture, real estate finance or other relevant specialization.
• MBA or equivalent degree preferred but not required if strong relevant experience.