Civil Engineer - Development Manager

About this position

Civil Engineer (Development Manager)

Lakewood, Ohio • Full-Time, On-Site • 10–20% Travel

ABOUT ZAREMBA GROUP

Zaremba Group is a fully integrated, family-owned commercial real estate development firm headquartered in Lakewood, Ohio, with more than a century of history and over 1,000 properties developed across the United States. We manage every stage of the development program in-house from site selection and entitlements through construction and asset management, partnering with leading national retailers, including many Fortune 500 companies, to deliver customized build-to-suit solutions.

Position Summary

Candidates must have a strong understanding of the commercial site development and permitting process. Experience in site due diligence, coordination of engineering and design consultants, and the ability to obtain governmental approvals is required. Must have the ability to coordinate multiple development projects simultaneously. Must enjoy fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of site-specific due diligence requirements and ability to formulate solutions to due diligence issues.
• Ability to present projects to and obtain approvals from various governmental boards/agencies.
• Ability to identify and solve development issues early in the development process.
• Ability to create and manage budgets and schedules.
• Ability to ascertain and solve construction issues early in the construction schedule.
• Overall responsibility, through various consultants, to direct the entitlement process along with overseeing the development of all plans and specifications for the construction of retail projects.
• Diplomacy skills working with local government representatives.
• Ability to manage multiple resources within a given project, adhering to strict deadlines and budgets.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

•     3-5 years’ experience in coordinating architects and engineers in development retail projects.

•     Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field; architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, or city planning with strong retail development experience.

•     Experience in obtaining all governmental approvals (federal, state and local).

•     Knowledge of all site due diligence and evaluation leading up to property acquisition.

POSITION DETAILS

Location: On-site at our Lakewood, Ohio headquarters, 14600 Detroit Avenue

Travel: 10 - 20%, depending on client and project locale.

Job Type: Full-time.

Zaremba Group is a privately held commercial real estate development company with more than a century of experience delivering projects across the country. Based in Lakewood, Ohio, the firm works with investment-grade tenants and provides comprehensive development services, including site selection, design, permitting, construction, and project management.

Location and commute

1475 Warren Rd, Lakewood, OH 44107.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3086373497.