Associate Development Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ASSOCIATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER
Sedgwick Properties Development Corporation (“SPDC”) is a unique, full service real estate company with an unparalleled reputation for beautifully designed buildings and fine craftsmanship. For more than ten years SPDC has managed successful developments in Chicago and Denver by engaging the best people and firms. SPDC is committed to being a leader in delivering affordable and luxury residences to the market. We have an entrepreneurial work environment that focuses on value creation while balancing quality of life. Sharing knowledge, promotion from within, and empowering employees are integral parts of our Firm’s culture.
We are looking for highly motivated people who can bring passion to their work every day in helping us continue to grow.
Benefit package can be discussed at the appropriate time.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate Development Project Manager (ADPM) reports directly to the Director of Project Operations and supports the Development Project Management team. The successful candidate will have +/-1-3 years of real estate related management experience. The right person will combine the right skill sets with a positive attitude to be successful at Sedgwick Properties.
JOB FUNCTIONS
The position offers activities and opportunities to gain experience to:
Prepare, implement and manage the master project schedule
Support in the creation of and manage project budgets
Understand project scope and manage change orders
Coordinate the process for obtaining necessary permits with the design team
Involvement with all development activities, requirements, and people to ensure a quality, profitable, and timely completion of assigned projects.
Involvement with the development process including multi-disciplined teams of internal and external team members that may include:

General Contractor
Environmental Contractors
Surveyors
City of Chicago, Planning and Development, DCAP and Building departments
Insurance
Title Company
Land use advisors
Legal advisers
Investors
Lenders
Sales and Marketing
Upgrade Specialists
Junior project staff
Consultants
Misc. Third Parties

Sales / Leasing and Marketing team activities
Formulation of an optimal project program.
Collaboration of Pre-Construction Services to prepare, review, and monitor data, information, and reports related to all costs and value engineering involved in assigned projects
Perform responsibilities to support the core company values and meet/exceed expectations
Establish appropriate relationships and communication tools with suppliers and other key people to ensure all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary
Provide support for the creation and management of weekly internal office project status reports
Other responsibilities as may be required to facilitate the projects’ success
PERSONAL SKILLS
Ability to “roll-up the sleeves” from project inception through delivery.
Organizational skills
Hands-on skills
Preliminary aptitude for financial analysis
Strong interest in real estate practices
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Willingness to take on unstructured problems
Understands the value of team approach and effectively uses teamwork to improve results
Positive attitude and ability to work in team environment
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Knowledge of

Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word and MS Project
The Internet

Research skills and ability to compile data
Understanding of fundamental Project Management best practices
REQUIREMENTS
Ideal candidate would possess an undergraduate degree or higher
Familiarity with Chicago City and surrounding suburban jurisdictions

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