Development Manager

Continental Properties is looking for a Development Manager to join our Development team at our home office in Menomonee Falls, WI.

You will work with members of a cross-functional project team to facilitate several activities associated with the entitlements, permitting, and risk analysis of new multifamily development projects with an estimated cost of approximately $70 million. You will have the opportunity to obtain/review due diligence materials, prepare participate in negotiations directly with municipalities for required approvals, and work with several external partners such as land use attorneys, civil engineers, and architects as you work through multiple developments in different stages of the project lifecycle.

As a Development Manager you will report to the Senior Development Director.

We embrace a hybrid model that gives our team members autonomy over how they work, paired with a shared commitment to in-person collaboration (3 days per week in-office) #LI-Hybrid

• Lead entitlement and permitting activities for 1-2 new multi-family developments

• Complete all due diligence responsibilities

• Work directly with local officials, community partners, landowners, and legal representatives to coordinate all issues and bring projects to a successful completion

• Participate in the approval strategy for assigned projects, along with risk analysis and mitigation, with oversight and assistance from your leader

• Work as an important member of an internal development team that includes staff from several other disciplines – legal, accounting, finance, construction, and property management, among others

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• 3+ years of relevant project management experience; this is not an entry-level role

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field

• Knowledge of zoning codes, municipal processes and real estate terminology necessary

• Understanding the due diligence reports including wetlands and floodplains others

Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace:

• Career Growth : You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.

• Mental Health & Wellness: Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.

• Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.

• Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here !

• Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.

• Performance Incentives: Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.

• Industry-Leading

Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.

• Family Support: Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers).

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.