Project Development Manager

The Project Development Manager (PDM) is responsible for most aspects of the planning, development, or repositioning of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing projects known as Life Plan communities or CCRC's. The PDM performs or directs project activities from the time a site or repositioning opportunity is identified until it is 90 percent occupied. The PDM has direct oversight and responsibility for LCS support staff, external project consultants, and client relations.

Experience is Everything;

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you'll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You'll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of the seniors.

The Role:

• In conjunction with a Director of Development and supporting stakeholders, collaborates with project ownership or sponsor to recommend the concept of the project (i.e. size, quality, character, profit potential, etc.) and a project positioning strategy for development (i.e. target market, design budget, and pricing, merchandising scheduling, etc.)
• Leads, directs, motivates, manages and monitors most members of the development team to bring the project from an idea to a successful outcome.
• Preparing a market and financially feasible development plan with client and operations alignment on scope, product pricing, pre-finance (seed capital) requirements and project positioning.
• In conjunction with design management, prepare design space program, and project team proposal requests.
• In conjunction with finance management establish capital cost budgets revising them throughout the development process.
• Obtaining necessary government approvals either directly or through compliance, attorneys and consultants.
• Selecting the architect and interior designer in conjunction with the client and Design Manager.
• Directing and monitoring the project architect throughout the development process in conjunction with Design Manager.
• Establishing the master project schedule and refining it through the development process.
• Acting as the owner's representative to project team members.
• Establishing occupancy development and marketing budget in conjunction with community and regional marketing staff.
• Monitoring and directing advertising and public relations firms in accordance with the marketing strategy in conjunction with community and regional occupancy development staff.
• Monitoring sales and cancelation pace, price adjustments to manage to the budgeted entry fee pool or rent rates and assisting the occupancy development process where possible including presenting to potential residents.
• Directing and assisting the finance team or investment banking team members with respect to borrowing (i.e., seed capital loan, construction and permanent financing).
• Establishing criteria for and implementing resident selections for potential modifications to independent living residences during construction.
• Ensuring though review and negotiation of change order and time extension requests during construction in conjunction with the project architect and potential supporting Project Manager (PM) supporting staff.
• Educating the Operations team regarding the development process.
• Establishing the quality expectations and punch list and final acceptance process in conjunction with the potential supporting PM, and project architect.
• Working with Marketing, Operations, and potential PM to facilitate an orderly move-in process including sending proper notice to buyers.
• Representing the project and Life Care Services to a majority of outside parties including local officials, the general public and the news media
• Ensuring proper project closeout including all final lien waivers, owner training, and final certificate of occupancy are obtained.
• Establishing a warranty period direct communication channel to the contractor, venders, and appropriate sub contractors including a planned eleven month site visit to identify any open issues are documented to be resolved before warranties expire.

Qualifications:

• 5 plus years' experience working within the senior living industry, with deep knowledge of how to develop a project for the market segment and location selected.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business or related field.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Power Point, and ability to navigate scheduling software MS Project or Smart Sheets is preferred
• Knowledge of the design process and the ability to coordinate the architectural design activities to ensure optimum functionality while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing building design which is residential in character.

Why LCS?

Industry leader. The Nation's third-largest senior living operator, ranked number one in customer satisfaction among senior living communities.

Inclusive and collaborative culture. We're dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have an engaged Diversity and Inclusion Council focused on creating awareness and educating employees on inclusivity. In addition, LCS creates a collaborative culture that provides an exceptional experience for every employee.

Top Workplace USA: LCS has earned the Top Workplaces USA award for several consecutive years and is recognized for our strong company culture and engaged workforce. In addition, LCS earned ten culture excellence awards in areas such as DE&I practices, top managers, professional development and clued-in leaders, to name a few.

Top Workplace Iowa: LCS employees truly believe we are an employer choice. This recognition, for 4 years running, is in large part due to the culture of excellence that our employees help deliver every single day.

Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match and paid parental leave.

Charity and community involvement. We are recognized as a national team for the Alzheimer's Association and consistently a top contributor to United Way. We also support our employee's individual community contributions and provide opportunities to get involved at our corporate locations and in our communities.

Outstanding advancement opportunities. LCS is growing and we think you should too. Our company growth allows for internal growth opportunities across all of our business lines.

Ongoing career development. Onsite education opportunities, education assistance, and continuing education credits allow LCS employees to keep their knowledge of current industry changes relevant.

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You'll see this commitment in our people. They're talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed-strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and creating lasting value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: www.lcsnet.com

Travel Frequency: 51 - 75%

Estimated Salary Range: $128,000-$160,000

The actual title & salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES, IS REQUIRED

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER