Senior Developer Real Estate

The organisation

Greystar is a leading real estate service provider with an extensive portfolio of properties under management across the United States, Mexico and most recently the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

Greystar expanded in 2015 in the Netherlands after acquiring a large student accommodation asset in Amsterdam comprising over 990 beds and 600 beds expansion through development. Furthermore, Greystar intends to further expand its presence in the Netherlands through predominantly new development of residential properties.

Keeping our mission statement “ to enrich the lives we touch by doing things the right way” at the heart of everything we do, we plan to further expand across the UK and Europe by hiring local talent and staying true to our 6 Pillars of Excellence and the strategies that have made Greystar a success.

The position

Supports the execution of the Company’s development platform by managing the technical and construction side of the development processes including completing the technical side of the initial acquisition due diligence, supporting the underwriting and closing of real estate transactions and managing third party consultants through the project design and construction process.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Manages the technical due diligence process on land opportunities and standing investments, develops documentation and recommendations on key findings that may affect the return and financial performance of the proposed deal.
• Prepares technical data required for the investment memorandums providing insight on the proposed projects including detailed pro-forma construction budget and feasibility studies.
• Supports and monitor the technical preparations for the negotiation of sale and purchase agreements for approved projects.
• Directs third party relationships to prepare and complete project design concept, a construction budget and building plans in accordance to approved scope of work and program.
• Manages relationships with the construction team to ensure construction projects are completed in a timely manner, designed according to plan and within budgetary guidelines. Works with the team to ensure the technical development and coordination of cost and quality control procedures. Ensures all required permits and approvals are obtained.
• Maintains on-going communications within the development team, and other key business leaders affiliated with the project to provide periodic updates on the progress against schedule and budgets, surfaces and resolves issues that may compromise the project delivery schedule or costs, and responds quickly and with urgency to questions, concerns, and requests for information.
• Works closely with the property management team to finalize budgets and project design plans, accepts units from construction on behalf of Owner and ensures all aspects of the project adhere to Company development standards, templates and quality level.
• Develops and maintains relationships with local project management firms, construction companies, local city governments as well as related bodies and other key technical stakeholders, and appropriately manages on-going communications related to the technical side of the proposed development projects.
• Completes various human resources, financial, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Candidate profile

• Bachelor or Master in Construction or Architecture.
• 10+ Years experience of working in a similar role within the real estate sector.
• Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to develop, comprehend, and complete technical reports, and related legal (construction) agreements, financial, human resources, and other business documents and to provide updates and reports to key business leaders.
• Expert-level proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet (Excel), technical IT programs and database management programs in order to complete, design, and develop required technical reports and documents. Experience in technical IT programs and other Company software applications related to budgeting and overall project management.
• Demonstrated skills necessary to supervise and monitor works provided by (technical) consultants, negotiate, manage and monitor construction/technical related agreements such as the UAV GC 2005.
• Demonstrated mathematical skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate percent’s in order to complete financial records, budgets, and other fiscal reporting information.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills in order to establish, cultivate, and maintain productive relationships with construction companies, developers and the variety of suppliers as well as potential clients with whom Greystar does business.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project management skills in order to effectively track, report, and manage multiple projects and priorities where meeting deadlines is critical.

Interested?

You can apply tot his position (in English) by using the link below. For more information you can contact Jaron Bollegraaf on +31(0)6–43038333.