Current Job Opportunities:

POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a Senior Development Manager who will play a vital role in the planning, design, construction, and operation of our master planned communities.  This person will participate in the planning and implementation of company strategy, and help ensure success on a tactical level in all aspects of project operations, financial performance, project team and resident satisfaction.  Our aim is to mentor the top candidate to become a Director of Development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Community Operations Management

• Plan and implement all master planned community development activities.
• Create and hold all parties accountable to the development schedule for design and construction activities, as well as all revenue events, including lot sales and utility district reimbursements.
• Review and analyze engineering and architectural construction plans and contract documents for constructability, quality, and value.
• Coordinate with engineering, architectural, land planning, legal, financial, and environmental consultants.
• Coordinate the planning, design and construction of all community infrastructure (roads, utilities, water and sanitary sewer facilities, detention facilities, electric power, gas, telecommunication utilities, etc.)
• Coordinate the planning, design, and construction of all community amenities (amenity centers, swimming pools, monuments, landscaping, parks, playgrounds, greenbelt walking trails, town centers, etc.)
• Represent EMBER at various governmental agencies, including local city, county, and state meetings, utility district board meetings, homeowner associations, commercial associations, school district meetings, etc.
• Initiate bond application reports and submittals, and follow through with bond sales and recoveries according to schedule.

Financial Management

• Coordinate closely with accounting team on project life budget and cost-tracking.
• Steward the budget for the design and development of multi-million-dollar land assets and development budgets totaling half a billion dollars.

 
Team Leadership

• Provide frequent coordination with industry professionals in land planning, engineering, architectural design, construction, landscaping, advertising and marketing, HOA and commercial association management, financing, law, accounting, environmental regulations, and others.
• Coordinate closely with the Director of Development on planning, design, development, construction, phasing, budgeting, and scheduling efforts.
• Coordinate closely with Accounting and Finance Teams on project life budget, cost-tracking, and financing phases.
• Provide site tours, project updates, and investment summaries to the EMBER leadership team.
• Mentor other associates, including Project Managers, Development Managers, and Financial Analysts
• Aid in creating, modifying, and implementing systems for operational efficiency

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND PROFICIENCIES:

• 5+ years working in the real estate development industry, particularly with master planned communities, in a Project Manager or Development Manager role
• Bachelor’s Degree in real estate development, civil engineering, construction management, urban planning, or related field.
• Leadership or mentorship experience
• Excel – including budget creation, tracking budget vs. actuals, bid analysis, change order analysis, and financial model analysis
• Expert understanding of civil and architectural construction plans
• Proven effective communication skills with people of diverse backgrounds and fields of work.
 

GROWTH AND TRAINING: Development and mentorship of our team is a core value.  We offer intentional mentorship and training opportunities for all team members with a clear progression of growth within the company.  Internal training – both direct and indirect – is continuous, and external training is encouraged, with dedicated financial support provided by EMBER.  Specifically, for the Senior Development Manager, mentorship and training will be focused on the goal of advancing this individual to a Director-level role.  

CAREER BENEFITS:
Health and Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% of premiums paid by Company for Employee and Dependents)
• Mental and physical wellness initiatives

 
Personal Time Off (PTO)

• 20 Days PTO plus additional sick leave
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
 

Paid Holidays

• New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day*

* Actual holidays may vary.  
Financial Benefits

• Company Profit-Sharing Plan
• Competitive annual compensation
• 401k plus Company matching
 

Work Flexibility

• Remote work options
• Flexible schedule
 

Growth Opportunities

• Flexible career path, based on skills and interests
• Opportunities to work with best-in-class industry professionals and consultant teams on high-profile projects
• Exposure to new land acquisitions, master planned communities, vertical development, private capital
 

COMPANY OVERVIEW: EMBER is a privately-held real estate investment and development firm with deep-rooted expertise in land acquisition and delivery of large-scale master planned communities and luxury residential projects.  We invest in our people, create iconic places, and cultivate generational wellbeing.