Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. · 1 day ago
Land Development Manager
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expEquity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is a company known for its culture of recognition and excellence. They are hiring a Land Development Manager to oversee multiple land developments, ensuring successful project execution from due diligence to construction, which directly contributes to the company's revenue growth.
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Hiring Manager
Nicholas Wilcox
Responsibilities
Control the site concept plan and zoning/entitlement process to ensure each expansion target can be developed as desired. This will include interviewing and hiring the project team, including civil engineers, architects, land use attorneys, and construction managers
Manage the Land Development team including performance, employee development, and project delegation
Own and run the development due diligence process, collaborating with colleagues in Operations, Acquisitions, Asset Management, Legal, Marketing and with outside consultants and seller representatives
Build and manage project budgets, schedules, RFI’s, and submittals within our project management software
Prepare and present clear and concise development investment recommendations to management teams, identifying risks, unknowns, timelines, and market information/trends
Lead the transition of your developments from pre-construction to construction with seamless handoff to Asset Management and Operations
Identify and prioritize properties for expansion on our existing land and via adjacent vacant land acquisitions
Ensure project completion to goals, budget, and schedule, satisfying all partners
Evaluate potential expansion acquisitions and support deal underwriting to ensure prospective projects meet anticipated revenue and cost assumptions
Conduct research and review all due diligence materials and reports
Qualification
Required
5+ years of commercial real estate, construction, or development experience with a track record of success in financial analysis, due diligence, rezoning and entitlements
Experience in acquisitions, real estate development, manufactured housing, residential or hospitality is a plus
A Bachelor's degree; real estate professional certification is a plus (CPM, CCIM or MRE)
Strong communicator and you have outstanding written and oral communication styles
You demonstrate the ability to work and thrive in an outcome oriented and collaborative culture, both independently and as part of a team
You are persuasive and able to tailor your message to your audience, including top executives
You have an excellent work ethic based on self-confidence, integrity, taking initiative, and personal responsibility and you can drive continuous improvement and tackle problems head on
Strong analytical skills and take a detailed approach, using economic, financial, market and industry data to understand and improve business results
Understanding of construction documents as well as acquisition documents (title, survey, PCA, Phase 1, appraisals, etc.)
Project management skills are strong and you can carry out multiple concurrent projects and tasks
Computer skills are proven including Excel, Word, email, web research and web collaboration tools
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel and you possess a valid driver's license
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
A generous 401(k) employer match
Paid vacations
Holidays
Sick time
Company
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) is the leading operator of Manufactured Home Communities, RV Resorts and Campgrounds in North America.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$240M2025-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $240M
1993-02-25IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Seavey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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