Schnitzer West, one of the Pacific Northwest�s leading commercial real estate investment and
development companies, is seeking a Development Manager for its Seattle, Washington, office.  


 

To date, Schnitzer West has developed approximately 2.4 million square feet of Class A and
suburban office, flex and bio-tech space and luxury multi-family apartment units in the Seattle
and Portland markets.  Additionally, Schnitzer West has acquired and in most cases repositioned
approximately 1 million square feet of commercial product.  With approximately 4.8 million
square feet currently under development and another 2.6 million square feet of assets under
management, Schnitzer West is the premier developer in the greater Seattle area.

 

This position provides hands-on management, coordination and oversight in all aspects of
Residential project delivery systems for building development, including consultant management,
entitlements and permitting, building construction, buyer management and project close out. 
This position is specifically responsible for the �The Bravern Signature Residences� project in
Bellevue Washington.

 

Major position responsibilities are as follows:

1.  Site Acquisition and Feasibility

Support the cost estimating, budgeting, systems evaluation and constructability of projects. 
Prepare preliminary project development timelines and schedules.
Procure required environmental and geotechnical exploration; evaluate results and provide
appropriate design recommendations, review ALTA survey and identify critical title issues and
develop strategy for resolution.
2.  Project Design & Entitlements

Prepare RFP�s and procure consultant services proposals; negotiate and administer consultant
services agreements.  Administer contractor selection process and design-build subcontractor
teams.
Direct project design and pre-construction team from conceptual, schematic, design development
to final construction plans and documents.
Prepare and manage pre-development schedule.
Prepare detailed evaluation of contractor cost estimates and provide direction as required to
meet budget.
Manage preparation of submittals required for procurement of necessary project permits and
entitlements from governmental bodies and other parties.
3.  Project Delivery

Direct negotiation, award and execution of GMP construction contract for all components of
project. 
Manage soft and hard costs versus budget and prepare variance analysis.
Ensure timely completion of project in compliance with established schedules and prepare
schedule variance analysis.  
Responsible for coordination with buyer management group.
Preparing and confirming project development costs (both soft and hard), including cash flow
projections and the timing of development activities.    
4.  Project Close-out and Turnover

�          Ensure completion of punch list items and contractor delivery of lien releases, O &
M manuals, as-built plans and other required close-out documentation.

�          Monitor and coordinate resolution of construction warranty issues.

�          Coordinate transfer to operations management team at completion.

 

Position requires 6-8 years senior level experience in construction or project management in
residential development.  A bachelor�s degree or equivalent required, with emphasis in
business, construction management, engineering or architecture.  

 

Schnitzer West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please send resume to
[email protected] 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Company: Schnitzer Northwest