Job description

Ashton Gray is a growing commercial construction company based in Oklahoma City with 20+ commercial building projects under development primarily throughout the Southeastern United States We are unique in that we build buildings with our clients, and we partner with them to own and manage their buildings over the long-term.

We think B. I. G.

We are passionate about Building, Investing and Growing in every aspect of life. We value People, Projects, & Profits in Construction, and Real Estate.

We get things done!

We are looking for a full-time, highly motivated entrepreneurial Development Director to join our team of professionals who will coordinate a wide range of responsibilities. Knowledge and experience in our industry is highly preferable but not required. This person must have an innovative entrepreneurial mind set, strong ability to multi-task, pay acute attention to detail and possess the ability to perform under pressure to meet time sensitive schedules and deadlines.

Our portfolio consists of public, private, and new construction projects that will challenge you and provide a wealth of executive level experience and knowledge in the construction industry.

We strive to attract the most talented candidates to join our fast-paced growing company.

Qualified applicant requirements:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Assists senior management with strategy development; develops and supports company-wide initiatives, best practices, and policies within the company.
• Provides strategic direction to team members considering the broader work program and strategic plans across all areas of the project lifecycle.
• Strong construction financial understanding to manage all aspects of the Real Estate and Construction division profit and loss.
• Serves as the primary client relationship contact at a leadership level, exhibiting a deep knowledge and understanding of the client. Builds and maintains long-term relationships with new and existing target clients to build new business opportunities.
• Builds close relationships with the subcontractor community to develop long-term partners. Drives the selection process of qualified subcontractors to achieve targeted project results. Develops and executes overall subcontractor strategy for work program success.
• Participates in preconstruction discussions with clients at a leadership level. Leads internal team and collaborates with external partners to develop contractual obligations, such as estimates, schedules, staffing plan and business plan.
• Oversees and assesses all components of project schedule throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure contractual obligations are met and to hold team members accountable to all expectations.
• Ensures staffing levels are sufficient, relative to commitments, schedules, and constraints. Plans and adapts resource management as needed to ensure proper staffing levels and results.
• Thorough knowledge of construction processes and how each component of the process supports the successful completion of a project.
• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Must be entrepreneurial minded and have a strong work ethic.
• Experience and knowledge of Construction Management Technologies.
• Compensation based upon experience. Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid holidays.

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, civil engineering, architecture or related field.

· In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Specific Duties

· Represents the owners, tenant representatives and end-users (collectively “Owners”) as the Owner’s Representative.

· Source, review and approve conceptual budget from Preconstruction for submission to brokerage during sales and/or leasing.

· Provide preliminary site plans, floor plans, surveys, etc. to support the Predevelopment group.

· Coordinate with Real Estate / Legal (Predevelopment) during the due diligence phase, including but not limited to, Alta Survey, Phase I Environmental and other documents needed for land closing.

o Use permit

o Zoning variances

o Rezoning

o Site Plan approval

o Architectural design approval

o Landscape approval

o Utility approval

o Road approval

· Develop plan to manage Owners’ expectations of scope, schedule, and budget.

· Manage Owners’ timelines to the needs of the overall project schedule.

· Manage Owner’s equipment vendor to ensure a happy client experience.

· Ensure Owner Equipment drawings are included and coordinated in the construction documents.

· Engage and manage design team.

· Keep owners apprised of the design/development progress and ensure that expectations are managed to the key deal-points.

· Issue monthly summary to Owners for budget, schedule, and key progress milestones. As required by Owner lease agreement or similar.

· Develop and maintain AG Design Standards with support of the design teams.

· Schedule regular design / development meetings at project specific level.

· Communicate all meeting minutes to the appropriate parties.

· Coordinate Architectural with MEP designs to ensure full coordination.

· Review drawings as they progress to ensure key deal-points are being met.

· Define and engage geotechnical and testing services appropriate for the project type and AG standards.

· Ensure municipality compliance and permitting is aligned with the loan close and construction starts.

· Initiate utility engineering/service request with local providers.

· Communicate the needs and provide clear direction to the Construction Group.

· Review and approve construction estimates.

· Issue Prime Contract to General Contractor.

· Review and evaluate General Contractor change orders and present to entity as necessary.

· Manage the development budget including, but not limited to design, testing, interest, brokerage fees, unforeseen conditions, and contingency.

· Review project daily reports for compliance with billings.

· Project site visits.

· Client satisfaction.

· Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73114: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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