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Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Development/Construction Manager to join our real estate development team based in Dallas. The Development/Construction Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting multiple ground-up projects throughout all phases of development, from entitlements through construction. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with a background in architecture, construction, engineering or a related field along with legal background to contribute to the success of high-profile real estate ventures.

Responsibilities:

• Support the National Development Team and EVP of Construction and project team to facilitate the successful execution of large scale ground-up development projects and stadium/entertainment projects..
• Assist in the negotiation of Public Private Partnerships, including Tax Increment Finance, federal and state grants and agreements with various state/federal agencies.
• Assist in the negotiation of all contracts for the various project team members.
• Assist in the risk mitigation strategy for the project.
• Assist in the preparation and management of project schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Collaborate with Acquisition Team to conduct feasibility studies, market assessments, and financial modeling.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to ensure project objectives are met within established parameters.
• Assist in the acquisition of entitlements, permits, and approvals from regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and inspections to monitor progress and address any issues or concerns.
• Prepare and distribute project documentation, reports and presentations as needed.
• Support the procurement process by soliciting bids, reviewing proposals, and assisting with negotiating contracts.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to project activities, expenses, and correspondence.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Development Manager or senior management.
• Assist the development team in the lease-up process by coordinating tenant improvement pricing, budgets, and coordinating on-site execution of the improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, real estate development, or a related field.
• Law degree
• Hands on experience in architecture, construction, real estate development, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the development process, including entitlements, design, permitting, scheduling and construction.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and other relevant tools and applications.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to travel on a bi-weekly basis to weekly basis project locations throughout the United States.

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-used properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 562 million square feet of commercial space. In addition to providing third-party real estate services, Lincoln has completed over 164 million square feet of development since its inception in 1965 and has another $19.5 billion currently under construction or in the pipeline. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com.

All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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Lincoln Property Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by Lincoln Property Company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Lincoln Property Company will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. At this time, we are not working with any agencies.