Director of Development - Atlanta - Oakley Real Estate Partners

Description

ABOUT US

Oakley Real Estate Partners (OREP) is an Atlanta based full service commercial real estate company founded in 2024. Our mission is to provide top-quality customer service and exceptional results for our clients and investors. We achieve this through unmatched market knowledge, established relationships, and unwavering integrity. Our team is dedicated to bringing attention to detail, creativity, precision, and grit to every transaction. With over $3 Billion in brokerage transaction volume and more than $1 Billion in successful investments, Oakley Real Estate Partners brings extensive experience and a proven track record to every project.

Under the Oakley Real Estate Partners ("OREP") umbrella there are two companies: the brokerage and third-party services vertical, Oakley Brokerage Partners, LLC ("OBP") and the principal investment and development vertical, Oakley Capital Partners, LLC ("OCP"). Director of Development will primarily work under OCP, but will have opportunities to participate in OBP activities, including sourcing/executing third-party construction management assignments, and assisting in potential brokerage disposition opportunities.

OCP TRACK RECORD

In our first full calendar year, OCP acquired 220,000 SF across ten transactions totaling over $40M in value, including a speculative land transaction which was converted to a BTS for a large commercial appliance manufacturer. We currently have five active deals under contract totaling $47M in value including two ground up development sites, and a growing pipeline following.

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TITLE: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Reports to: Principal of OCP, Hayes Brewer

Position: Full-time in office or on jobsites

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Development will spearhead industrial projects through the full project lifecycle. From site selection and entitlements to completion and turnover. Beyond ground-up builds, this individual will oversee complex value-add repositioning and asset repurposing. We are seeking a seasoned professional with at least five (5) years of direct experience within an industrial general contractor, site contractor, or in-house development construction management team. The Director of Development will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with company quality standards. This role is site-intensive and requires presence on active project sites a minimum of four (4) days per week. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious go-getter to join a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial firm at the ground floor and play a primary role in scaling our development team.

This individual will play a critical role in risk mitigation, cost control, schedule management, contractor oversight, and value optimization, with performance-based bonus opportunities tied to timing and savings realized on managed projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership & Execution

• Oversee multiple industrial development projects from site selection, entitlements and due diligence to pre-construction through completion.
• Work with local municipalities and zoning authorities to ensure compliance with applicable code
• Manage applicable requirements with civil engineers, project budgets, schedules, and overall execution strategy.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved budgets.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact cost, schedule, leasing flexibility or quality.
• Maintain high standards of construction quality and safety compliance.

On-Site Oversight

• Be physically present on project sites a minimum of four (4) days per week.
• Coordinate daily with engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and consultants.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively address delays or issues.
• Ensure alignment between field operations and ownership objectives.

Budget & Cost Management

• Review and approve project budgets, GMPs, change orders, and pay applications.
• Identify value engineering opportunities without compromising quality.
• Track cost savings initiatives and ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintain disciplined cost controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Pre-Construction Management

• Participate in contractor selection and bid review.
• Lead scope reviews and identify gaps prior to contract execution.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants during design phases.
• Ensure constructability reviews are completed thoroughly.

Stakeholder Communication

• Provide regular reporting to OCP Principals.
• Maintain strong working relationships with contractors and consultants.
• Represent the company professionally with municipal officials and third parties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working directly for a general contractor, site contractor or an in-house construction management team for a development company.
• Direct experience managing industrial development projects (warehouse, distribution, light manufacturing, flex, etc.).
• Strong understanding of civil design and civil construction.
• Strong understanding of construction budgets and GMP structures.
• Strong understanding of schedule development and tracking.
• Strong understanding of change order management and value engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Strong field presence and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in construction management software and project tracking tools.
• Must be detail oriented, and willing to "get in the weeds," while maintaining a high-level strategic focus.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• General Contracting license or Professional Engineering license preferred but not required.

Performance Expectations

• On-time project delivery.
• Budget adherence and cost savings realized.
• Quality control and minimal rework.
• Effective contractor management.
• Proactive problem solving and risk mitigation.

Compensation & Immediate Incentives

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus tied directly to timing and cost savings realized on managed projects.
• Opportunity for long-term growth within a vertically integrated commercial real estate platform.
• Opportunity to invest in firm activities and ongoing deal flow from Day 1, with no immediate vesting schedule.