Job Information
Brookfield Properties Senior Development Manager in Frankfurt, Germany
Location
Frankfurt - An der Welle 8
Our Company
At Brookfield Properties, the foundation of our success is firmly rooted in our people.
Our company is comprised of experts across a range of specialties who share a goal of ensuring our properties are continuously evolving to meet the needs of our communities and stakeholders. To meet this goal, we hire visionary, entrepreneurial talent who help us innovate and enhance our business. We build collaborative teams who value integrity, creativity and diversity.
Our teams operate an iconic portfolio of irreplaceable properties within the world’s most dynamic markets. As one of the largest real estate services companies, we provide management and development expertise exclusively for properties owned by Brookfield Asset Management.
Job Description
The Role
The position requires a high degree of energy, enthusiasm, real estate knowledge, and professionalism. The position will report to the head of German Logistics, with a day-to-day interface with other team members. Experience in development, land entitlement, construction, tenant improvement, and overseeing capital expenditure improvements will be required of the position. This position will be responsible for sourcing, budgeting, permitting, overseeing improvements, and supporting every facet of the development cycle.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will at a minimum possess much of the following experience and traits:
Proven track record in design, engineering, and construction.
Thorough knowledge of the construction and development process.
The experience and gravitas to manage internal and external resources, consultants and contractors.
Proficient in oral and written communication in English coupled with the ability to craft and present detailed work product.
Intelligent and forward thinking and must have low ego needs coupled with high engagement.
Promote a positive, can do attitude with a real focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
From a cultural-fit perspective, this person must be highly collaborative by nature and be willing to roll up his/her sleeves to drive the business. Highly organized, patient, and strategic orientation with an ability to defend his/her position in a well-reasoned, articulate fashion in a non-authoritative environment.
You will collaborate with a team of development professionals and analysts based in Frankfurt. In addition, this person will support asset management and building acquisitions in the Central Region.
Primary functions and responsibilities will include:
This player/coach role works in concert with European Head of Development to ensure that the design and construction standards across all Countries within Continental Europe are in keeping with the Brookfield Properties Master Development Guidelines
Build and maintain strong relationships, both directly and with architects and contractors in the region; able to effectively source construction.
Lead a team of consultants, and contractors to obtain the regional capital deployment goals and objectives.
Manage cost and timeline of each development project, large tenant improvement jobs, and important capex projects as necessary.
Develop site plans that deliver the best in class product consistent with the market demands and Brookfield’s developing standard while achieving the company’s investment assumptions
Develop floor plans, proposed specifications, construction budgets, and schedules.
Manage and participate in the due diligence investigation of new investment opportunities, including coordination with third parties.
Develop exhibits for investment memorandums that communicate conclusions and investment risk in a narrative presentation to senior management, including approval through participation in the Investment Committee.
Coordinate all site entitlement and building due diligence including environmental site assessments, hydrology, boundary surveys, easements, geotechnical evaluations, platting, permitting, etc.
Prepare and compile technical due diligence reports, replacement cost budgets, and capital improvements budgets needed for pursuit of acquisition properties.
Prepare preliminary development budgets (i.e. Proformas, Land Models, Development reports) for proposed land, building and tenant improvement cost for review with the VP, Development for evaluation
Establish, plan, and chair regularly scheduled development meetings to communicate the company’s expectations and oversee the timely completion of milestones set forth in the each of the contemplated developments.
Executing for Results
The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing to improved performance, tenacious and accountable in driving results.
Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and navigate complex situations.
General Qualifications Required
Education: Bachelor of Science required, with a major in engineering, architecture, construction management or offsetting experience in the Logistics industry.
Language: German is a prerequisite
Licensing: Architect or PE License preferred
Experience: Minimum five (+8) years working in the field of Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management. If education is strictly in Engineering, Architecture or Real Estate Development.
Computer skills required include proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Bluebeam, ACAD ReVu, Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat, or other project management systems
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 800 properties and 350 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.