Underwriting Operations Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC

About this Opportunity:

At Regency Centers, our people are our greatest asset, and we believe that our highly skilled and talented team makes us better. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Investments (Development) to join our Raleigh, NC or Jacksonville, FL office.  Regency’s development program continues to grow and currently includes 17 projects and $680 million of in process (re)developments nationwide.  The Senior Manager of Investments (Development) will be involved in all aspects of the development process including deal sourcing, networking, acquisition, underwriting, zoning/entitlements, design, permitting, construction, leasing negotiation and delivery.  This individual will be responsible for supporting the team in making daily advancement of development projects and will encounter a variety of roles from high-level decision making to daily project and team coordination.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist with the development and redevelopment of shopping centers by managing the day-to-day development process, requiring close coordination with the Leasing and Operations teams.
• Identify potential acquisition and development opportunities and conduct outreach to prospects through research.
• Work with internal teams and manage external resources throughout the project planning process.
• Define the entitlement path and interface with governmental agencies to obtain approvals.
• Provide analytical support in market evaluations, anchor tenant evaluations, land use and cost estimating.
• Assist operations department with projects that require development expertise.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships (e.g., with tenants, brokers, joint venture partners, etc.).
• Complete other special projects as necessary.

Are You Qualified?

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution
• At least five (5) years of related work experience in commercial real estate to include leasing or brokerage work
• Extensive local market knowledge and local business network contacts
• Development, construction, leasing, due diligence, and underwriting and/or financial modeling experience

• Deep knowledge of development fundamentals; including the process, underwriting, design, entitlement, construction, and project management
• Intermediate proficiency using MS Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Intermediate spreadsheet and financial analysis skills
• Ability to travel within the region

* Regency Centers will not sponsor employment-based immigration petitions or applications for this position, including but not limited to H-1B, TN visa, or permanent residency.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development, MBA with Finance and real estate courses, or related field
• Membership in and actively attends local events with industry organizations (e.g., ICSC, ULI)
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate and retail industries
• Intermediate proficiency using Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam

Personal Traits We Value:

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• New business development, negotiation, cold-calling, and follow-up skills
• Self-motivated with a go-getter mentality, able to work independently, yet also able to collaborate with a team
• Analytical with quality decision making skills
• Strong communication skills (interpersonal savvy, presentation skills, precise verbal & written communication)
• Profit mentality with a drive for results
• Operates with sense of integrity and can maintain high level of professionalism

A Little Bit About Us:

We own and operate premier shopping centers in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years.

Our centers thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centers that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look™ program.

We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com. 

Benefits:

Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive and includes the following benefits and more. For additional information visit www.regencycenters.com/careers.

Work/Life Balance

• 23+ PTO days annually
• 11 paid holidays (in addition to PTO)
• Paid leave programs (parental, compassion, bereavement, jury duty, and military)
• Health Advocacy + Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Security

• 401(k) with a generous company match of up to $5,000 annually plus corporate profit sharing
• Anniversary stock grant awards of up to $1,000
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
• 100% company paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (supplemental life/AD&D, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and identity theft)
• Student loan repayment resources

Health and Wellness

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Award winning and incentives-based wellbeing program through Personify Health
• Family planning, mental health, and pain management programs

Community Focused

• 52 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off
• Company gift matching

Growth and Development

• Tuition reimbursement
• Continued education opportunities
• LinkedIn Learning premium subscription
• Professional membership support
• Employee Resource Groups

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