Development Director at Bisnow

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Real Estate, Commercial Real EstateIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in real estate, urban planning, finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in commercial real estate
  • Strong understanding of the real estate development cycle with proficiency in financial underwriting and modeling
  • Effective communicator through written and verbal means
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Real Estate Procurement: Analyzes, negotiates, and coordinates all activities to identify, control and acquire real estate, including site searches, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, title and survey review, buyer/seller document review, easements, and closing preparation
  • Feasibility Analysis: Conducts initial project feasibility and due diligence, including financial modeling, municipal regulation and entitlement strategies, market research, site planning, engineering and environmental studies, and overall risk analysis
  • Entitlements: Prepares strategies and oversees applications and municipal meetings for all required entitlements/approvals, including land subdivisions, use permits, design and engineering approvals, variances, etc
  • Construction & Design Administration: In coordination with design and construction administration team members, oversees the selection and onboarding of design and engineering professionals and manages the design process, ensuring design meets or exceeds standards within projected cost estimates
  • Marketing: Prepares and administers project-specific, multi-media marketing plans, including preparation of promotional materials, cold calling, mailer campaigns, social media, advertising, and events
  • Leasing: Engages with prospective tenants and real estate brokers and negotiates occupancy contracts, including RFP responses, tours, and lease negotiations
  • Financing: In coordination with finance team members, analyzes potential sources of funds and assists in the solicitation and procurement of debt and equity, including coordination of request for funding packages, appraisals, loan documents, and investor books
  • Project Management: Establishes and maintains the project budgets, sources and uses of funds and schedule during project implementation. Monitors and resolves the day-to-day challenges, expediting/assuring project completion in accordance with specifications, budget and schedule. Ensures successful commissioning, occupancy and transitioning to on-going operations
  • Business Development: Contributes to identifying new business targets, including identifying, contacting and tracking/reporting to leadership/decision makers for lead generation and ultimately project assignments in an orderly and timely manner. Participates in client interviews, prequalifies project-specific opportunities, contributes to RFQ/RFP process and works with team members to respond to qualified leads
  • Networking: Builds and maintains strong relationships with brokers, tenants, prospective tenants, consultants, contractors, and lenders
  • Implements strategies developed by the Leadership Team to support the company’s business objectives and generate new business opportunities, including investments, acquisitions, leasing, real estate services, development opportunities, BTS and joint ventures
  • Oversees the full life-cycle delivery of commercial real estate projects across medical office, retail (including mixed-retail), multifamily residential, traditional office, and mixed-use properties, maintaining rigorous quality and risk-management standards
  • Collaborates with and directs internal cross-functional teams and external project partners to drive consistent results and positive outcomes for project stakeholders

Skills

Financial Modeling
Due Diligence
Market Research
Entitlements
Real Estate Negotiation
Site Acquisition
Municipal Approvals
Risk Analysis
Construction Administration
Design Management

Bisnow

News, events, and networking for real estate

About Bisnow

Bisnow provides news, events, and networking opportunities for professionals in the commercial real estate sector. It delivers industry insights through articles and reports on its online platform, while also hosting live events that facilitate networking and deal-making. Bisnow differentiates itself by focusing on major urban markets in the U.S. and generating revenue through advertising, event ticket sales, and sponsorships. The company's goal is to connect and inform commercial real estate professionals, helping them navigate the industry effectively.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
BUYOUT_LBOCompany Stage
Consulting, Real EstateIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Profit Sharing

Risks

Digital platforms may reduce attendance at Bisnow's physical events.
AI-generated content could challenge Bisnow's traditional news model.
Economic uncertainty may affect Bisnow's client base and event sponsorships.

Differentiation

Bisnow excels in providing niche commercial real estate news and insights.
Their events foster networking among key industry players in major U.S. markets.
Bisnow's platform offers unique opportunities for collaboration in real estate projects.

Upsides

Bisnow's expansion into Las Vegas taps into a dynamic real estate market.
Winning the SABEW award enhances Bisnow's credibility in business journalism.
Partnerships on D&I projects strengthen Bisnow's industry influence and reach.

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