Development Director

Seeking a talented and dedicated Development Director!

Continental Properties Company, Inc. is looking for the absolute best and brightest to join our team of dedicated professionals as a Development Director based out of our home office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

This position works closely with members of their cross-functional team to facilitate a wide variety of activities associated with the entitlements of our multifamily real estate development projects.  The position will have the opportunity to negotiate directly with municipalities, work with a number of external stakeholders and provide leadership within the team.

We are considering candidates outside of Wisconsin, and relocation assistance will be provided.

What you will do:

• Complete all due diligence required to move a project from development into construction
• Obtain all municipal entitlements – zoning, site plan, development plan approvals and permits
• Interface directly with local officials, community stakeholders, land owners, and legal representatives to coordinate all issues and bring projects to a successful completion
• Work as an integral member of an internal development team that includes staff from various other disciplines – legal, accounting, finance, construction, and property management

What we need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering, Business or related field required; Master’s Degree strongly desired
• Three plus years of related experience required
• Demonstrated successful project leadership experience in real estate development
• Understanding of environmental issues including wetlands and floodplains
• Familiarity with zoning and other municipal codes
• Experience working with surveys, traffic studies, civil and architectural plans, and utility companies
• Excellent public/one-on-one presentations, persuasion, and negotiation skills
• High degree of perseverance and persistence
• Skilled in conflict resolution and problem solving
• Ability to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Proven track record of the highest degree of ethics and integrity

Still Undecided?

Continental is a great place to work, as shown by our six consecutive Top Workplace awards. Here are some of the reasons that our employees vote for us as a Top Workplace:

• Exceptional company culture that encourages innovation and empowers all team members to act as leaders by providing the opportunities, training, and tools critical to achieving a successful and meaningful career.
• Industry-leading compensation and benefits package including Gold and Platinum Medical Plan options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement, 401(k) with company match and company provided life and disability insurance.
• A world-class work environment with potential for long-term growth and advancement in the industry, paid professional memberships and professional activities (conferences and workshops) and a tuition and certification reimbursement program.
• Paid holidays and generous vacation time; summer hours in August (home office closes at 12 p.m. each Friday with full pay for the day).
• Participation in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards employees based on the success of the company as measured against clearly defined goals.
• For employees who are interested, regular offsite gatherings coordinated by employees. Company sponsored lunches on a monthly basis.
• Strong communication between executive management and team members, including interactive quarterly lunch discussions on strategic progress and annual “State of the Company” meetings.

Continental Properties Company, Inc. is a proven, dynamic and diverse national real estate development company. Over our 39-year history, we have grown from a small real estate company to a “Top 10” leader in the development industry.  Continental is committed to providing the best benefits in the business and fostering a collegial environment where autonomy and teamwork intersect to create the opportunity for you to do what you do best every day.

Do you have talent, ambition and drive? Are you interested in working with highly capable, collegial, and professional people who respect and appreciate the contributions of others?  If so, please submit your resume and cover letter today!

Continental Properties Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer background check prior to joining the Continental team.