Senior Director Of Development - South Central

Job Description:

Ryan has a career opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the South Central multifamily development team as Senior Director of Multifamily Development (Construction and Design Emphasis) in Austin! This position will support the SVP of South Central Multifamily Development on Ryan-owned multifamily developments.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Support the SVP of South Central Multifamily Development by coordinating, executing and overseeing site assessment, site constraints, design management, pre-construction and construction execution on behalf of Development and Ownership

• Partner with One Ryan's Collective Insights vertically integrated teams including: Development Team, Design, Preconstruction, Construction, Capital Markets, Legal, Risk Management, Asset Management, other Shared Services and Ryan Multifamily Sector

• Oversee and Partner with 3rd Party Design and 3rd party Construction on a case-by-case basis

• Oversee and Partner with 3rd Party Operator during initial design input, pre-leasing, lease-up and stabilization efforts

• Oversee all site due diligence activities

• Support and lead entitlement and permitting processes

• Manage design efforts and make design recommendations and decisions on behalf of development and ownership that ensure design and construction costs are within pro forma budgets and drives project success and valuation

• Attend, provide guidance and direction in all weekly design meetings and design page turns through the developer and owner lens

• Collaborate with design consultants, preconstruction and construction teams to ensure design drawings are well coordinated, provide appropriate level of detail for constructability and take into account development and ownership goals

• Assist in Preconstruction efforts in VE exercises, bidder recommendations and interviews, bid leveling and buyout where appropriate

• Participate in Construction phasing, schedule, constructability review meetings where appropriate

• Attend, provide guidance and direction in all weekly OAC meetings through the developer and owner lens

• Perform all development and Owner Punchwalks and ensure quality assurance

• Provide Development and Ownership review and approval of all RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders and Pay Applications

• Complete monthly schedule health reviews comparing current schedule to baseline and support for variances

• Complete monthly site execution health reviews

• Complete monthly financial health reviews (appropriate contingencies, monitor resources, identify project execution potential risks)

• Provide input for Pursuit and Deal Approval Packages and Monthly Owner Reports as needed

• Collaborate with Development Manager to ensure appropriate financial underwriting assumptions

• Collaborate with Development Manager on pursuit site evaluation, site acquisition, market research, due diligence, underwriting, land closing, FFE, start-up marketing, disposition and overall project success

• Collaborate with Ryan Multifamily Sector Resources including Construction Manager, VP of Preconstruction, VP of Operations

• Provide counsel and guidance to Development Manager, 3rd party marketing, property management and asset management teams - during pre-leasing, lease-up and project stabilization

To be successful in this role:

• Minimum of 10 years of Texas, stick-frame multifamily experience including garden, wrap and podium product types with contract values from $40M -$150M

• Minimum of 15 years of successful project management, field management, design management and development collaboration

• Firsthand prior experience working in a vertically integrated multifamily company with development, design, construction and management inhouse

• Proven knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, phasing, estimating, scheduling, cost control and pricing

• Proven knowledge of complex design drawings, including civil, architectural, interior design, MEP, structural, landscape, detailing and phasing

• Proven relationships with local trade partners, municipal partners, permit expediters, design consultants and key stakeholders

• Proven ability to understand ownership and key client and partnership stakeholder needs to maximize value

• Proven ability to understand financial metrics, analysis and the variables that drive value creation

• Proven ability to understand a whole development cycle from site investigation, acquisition, design, construction, lease-up, stabilization and disposition

• Proven ability of Client Centricity

• Firsthand experience executing on 2-4 Class A complex multifamily development deals simultaneously

• Exceptional project management skills with a focus on attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

• Ability to balance big picture and project details and provide discernment to drive success

• Effective communication, written and presentation skills

• Effective at driving top of class results with a sense of urgency

• Proven team player

Eligibility:

• Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Certain positions and locations require Covid-19 vaccination, subject to reasonable accommodations for valid medical or sincerely held religious reasons.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Parenting Benefits

• Long-term Disability

• Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds

• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.