Zipline · 2 months ago
Construction & Development Manager
Houston, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move by building and operating an instant delivery and logistics system. The Construction & Development Manager will oversee all aspects of real estate development for Zipline's ground infrastructure in the Houston region, managing site identification, permitting, approvals, and construction while fostering relationships with key stakeholders.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure
Manage construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects
Build and maintain strong relationships with City Managers, staff, and City Council members and inspectors to facilitate smooth approvals and permit completion from Planning and Zoning commissions and AHJ's
Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure
Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, and contractors
Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases
Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction and site commissioning project phases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
4+ years of experience in real estate development or construction
Proven ability to manage entitlements and permits for infrastructure projects in collaboration with customers' Real Estate and Construction teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges, risks, and opportunities
Experience with public meetings, city council engagements and speaking engagements / Public relations
4+ years of experience working with external design teams (Architectural, Structural, Civil, MEPs) on commercial real estate or construction projects
Familiarity with working alongside Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to navigate permitting and inspection processes
Ability to travel frequently 75%+ in the Sunbelt region with a near term focus on Texas (Dallas, Houston) and Arizona (Phoenix), travel to our head offices in California and other domestic states, and possible international travel to support expansion projects
Must be eligible to work in the U.S
Company
Zipline
For far too long, retail brands have struggled with disconnects between headquarters and frontline teams.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Melissa Wong
CEO & Co-Founder
Deri McCrea
Chief Customer Officer
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