Cardinal Lands · 3 months ago
Senior Development Manager
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expCardinal Lands is a real estate development and operating platform specializing in branded residential communities. The Senior Development Manager will oversee the execution of complex, design-driven residential projects from entitlement through delivery, managing project coordination among various stakeholders while ensuring adherence to design standards and timelines.
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Responsibilities
Lead project management during pre-construction and construction for active development projects
Serve as point person and direct the work of external consultants including architects, designers, engineers, constructors, and third party providers
Analyze architectural plans prior to construction to eliminate potential scope gaps and assess design feasibility
Advance land planning, design, entitlement, and permitting processes with discipline and foresight
Produce and maintain detailed reporting for investors, lenders, and internal stakeholders
Partner with the Managing Partners on underwriting, pro formas, and presentations for new opportunities
Closely observe the project through all phases to ensure everything is completed on time and according to the design documentation
Represent Cardinal Lands in site visits, design reviews, and municipal hearings
Maintain clarity across stakeholders and proactively surface risks before they escalate
Qualification
Required
5-10 years of relevant experience overseeing design and construction in a real estate development, construction manager, or architect capacity with direct entitlement and permitting experience
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
Track record of managing complex projects under tight timelines and high expectations
Exceptional organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple concurrent work streams
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to distill complexity into clarity
A strong personal standard for quality of work and reverence for quality design
Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in a lean, fast-moving environment
Preferred
Operates comfortably in the field, design studio, and investor meetings with equal credibility
Thrives in ambiguity and builds systems where none exist
Balances discipline around cost and schedule with a deep respect for design and community
Has experience, empathy, and understanding for operating in niche markets
Brings the judgment, discretion, and resilience required to contribute directly to the DNA of a growing company that prioritizes enduring design and active stewardship of its properties
Excited to seize the opportunity to build a lasting company and shape some of the most compelling residential projects in the American outdoors
Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to establish a high standard of work while creating a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration
Company
Cardinal Lands
Cardinal Lands provides real estate-focused investment and financing solutions for growth-oriented properties.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase