Development Manager - Real Estate Construction

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If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Professional 312 Pay Range: $109,900.00 - $170,400.00 Job Description The Development Manager for our Real Estate Construction team serves as the Owner's representative responsible for coordinating and executing development activities from planning through occupancy. This role integrates internal and external stakeholders, manages due diligence and entitlement activities, supports property transition efforts, and advances project objectives while aligning development initiatives with project goals, schedules, and financial requirements. Primary Responsibilities Development Planning and Execution Manage day-to-day development activities from planning through occupancy. Coordinate development initiatives across internal and external stakeholders. Track commitments, action items, and critical development activities. Support preparation of executive updates, presentations, and decision support materials. Assist in evaluating development alternatives, feasibility considerations, and strategic project decisions. Due Diligence and Site Readiness Coordinate due diligence activities including title, survey, geotechnical, environmental, and property condition investigations. Support site readiness activities such as utility coordination, remediation, demolition, site access, and infrastructure requirements. Support acquisition due diligence and evaluation of adjacent properties as needed. Entitlements, Permitting, and Agency Coordination Coordinate project entitlements, permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements. Interface with municipalities, public agencies, utility providers, and regulatory stakeholders. Track approval requirements and support resolution of agency comments and compliance obligations. Property and Asset Transition Management Coordinate transition activities associated with existing properties and redevelopment sites. Support tenant communications, lease transitions, relocations, and turnover activities. Coordinate relocation of utilities, telecommunications infrastructure, easements, and third-party facilities as required. Consultant and Stakeholder Management Coordinate activities among architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, property managers, and specialty advisors. Monitor deliverables and support timely resolution of project issues. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder coordination efforts. Support administration of third-party agreements and development-related contracts. Procurement and Contract Support Support procurement planning and consultant selection activities. Coordinate development-related scopes of work and procurement initiatives. Assist with negotiation, implementation, and administration of development agreements, easements, access agreements, utility agreements, and related arrangements. Monitor contractual deliverables and support compliance efforts. Development Reporting and Governance Prepare development reports, presentations, and project updates. Monitor development activities against approved milestones and coordinate corrective actions to maintain commitments. Maintain development records, project documentation, and information flow among project teams and stakeholders. Support governance, approval, and reporting processes. Collaboration Partner across Design, Construction, Finance, Project Controls, and Cost Management to align development decisions with project requirements. Coordinate with Development Accounting on expenditures, commitments, and reporting needs. Support Procurement on consultant engagements, contracts, and development-related procurements. This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsib

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